Lexus Rx300 1998 - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

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Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
Lexus Rx300 1998 bulletins
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
010102	01/01/2002	628655	Special policy adjustment for customers who have experienced specific mechanical engine problems attributable to the condition known as oil gelling or sludge. *tt	2002-03-19
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
AX00300	03/31/2000	611197	Information on the trailer wire harness. *mjs	2000-05-31

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
Lexus Rx300 1998 investigations
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DP02004	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.	04/30/2002	06/20/2002	ENGINE SEIZURE
	Alleged that the engine seizure due to oil sludge

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
Lexus Rx300 1998 Consumer Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
		2	03/27/1998
	Electrical system failures on two occasions.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
		2	03/27/1998
	Trim and stripping coming off.
TIRES

	Tire blew out on highway. dot ela6cbc447 bridgestone turanzap225/60r16.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07/10/2002	30000	1
	1998 lexus rx 300 spun out of control and rolled over. this was in 2002 august and i had called lexus to check if there is a sudden acceleration or a roll over problem. they said none. i decided not to engage a forensic engineer to investigate because that would delay the insurance pay back. my wife walked away with minimal injuries but nevertheless, we still discuss what could have caused the problem. *cn
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
		1	03/27/1998
	Venting system operates poorly due to design, no control for central vents.
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
		1	03/27/1998
	Sunroof experiencing problems.