2003 Lexus RX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
37 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2003 Lexus RX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 11/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2003 Lexus RX has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2003 sits among all RX years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2003 Lexus RX.
Technical service bulletins
65 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2003 Lexus RX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2003 Lexus RX reliable?
The 2003 Lexus RX drew 37 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 11/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2003 Lexus RX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2003 Lexus RX are transmission & drivetrain (7 complaints), other (6), and speed control (6).
Does the 2003 Lexus RX have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2003 Lexus RX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.