| The Lexus RX300 is the most sought after | | | | like a vehicle skid control, a brake assist |
| luxury SUV and with good reason. This model | | | | feature, a 3-point center rear seatbelt, and |
| is so popular today because it is now very | | | | child safety seat anchors. Other improved |
| affordable and continues to stand the test of | | | | features on the 2001 year used Lexus SUV are |
| time in performance, reliability, and design. | | | | an alloy spare wheel (earlier used Lexus SUV |
| But with 5 years of models to choose from, | | | | models will have a steel spare wheel), an |
| you'll want to make sure that you choose the | | | | enlarged fuel tank, and a redesigned grill. |
| year model that you'll enjoy the most. | | | | You'll find some different options when |
| | | | comparison shopping the 2002 used Lexus SUV |
| One of the greatest benefits of buying used | | | | as well, such as all black leather trim, a |
| is that consumers have the opportunity to see | | | | wood steering wheel and gearshift knob, and |
| how various year models performed after being | | | | heated seats with dual warmth levels. |
| road tested in every day life. The longer a | | | | Earlier year models of the RX300 Lexus SUV |
| model is in production, the more time that | | | | also have heated seats, but offer only one |
| carmakers have to respond to consumer | | | | heat setting. |
| feedback and perfect the model. In this | | | | |
| article, we'll look at the variations and | | | | Recalls for this 2001 model |
| recalls for each of the RX300 model years to | | | | |
| help you choose the right used Lexus SUV. | | | | ·Exterior lights (2006): see 2006 exterior |
| | | | light recall for 1999 models. |
| Lexus RX300 – 1999 | | | | |
| | | | Lexus RX300 – 2002 |
| The RX300 is the original Lexus SUV and the | | | | |
| one that the public instantly fell in love | | | | With so many changes in 2001, Lexus made only |
| with. Lexus doesn't consider the RX300 an | | | | a few minor adjustments in 2002. In the year |
| "SUV," but a crossover vehicle; something | | | | 2002 used Lexus SUV you'll find all of the |
| between a luxury auto and an SUV. In fact, | | | | improved 2001 features along with an improved |
| the low range gearing of the RX300 makes this | | | | navigation system. The navigation system in |
| used Lexus SUV more of an "all weather, on | | | | the 2002 used Lexus SUV includes the ability |
| road" wagon as opposed to an off-roading | | | | to calculate multiple routes, has simplified |
| style SUV. For a used SUV with true | | | | graphics, and allows you to preview routes. |
| off-roading power, Lexus offers the LX470. | | | | Also added to this year's used Lexus SUV is a |
| | | | faster computer and a dashboard screen for |
| Recalls for this 1999 model | | | | playing movies. |
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| ·Exterior lights (2006): Certain CK | | | | Recalls for this 2002 model |
| Motorsports exterior lights sold as | | | | |
| replacement lamps for are not equipped with | | | | ·Exterior lights (2006): see 2006 exterior |
| amber side reflectors fail to conform to | | | | light recall for 1999 models. |
| federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108 | | | | |
| | | | Lexus RX300 – 2003 |
| ·Headlights (1999): The headlights and | | | | |
| taillights may not automatically illuminate | | | | The 2003 used Lexus SUV is identical to the |
| in low ambient light when the headlight | | | | 2002 used SUV, aside from being manufactured |
| switch is placed in the "auto" position. | | | | one year later. By 2002, Lexus had worked |
| | | | out the kinks in the RX300 design, added |
| ·Brake Tube (1999): If one of the dual | | | | features in response to customer feedback, |
| brake lines fails when the driver applies the | | | | and successfully grew the RX300 into a top |
| brake, the vehicle will feel unstable | | | | selling vehicle. You won't find an RX300 |
| | | | used Lexus SUV beyond the year 2003. In |
| Lexus RX300 – 2000 | | | | 2004, Lexus concentrated on the RX330, the |
| | | | successor of the RX300. |
| The 2000 year model Lexus SUV RX300 is very | | | | |
| similar to the 1999 version in both design | | | | Recalls for this 2003 model |
| and performance. In fact the only difference | | | | |
| you'll find in the year 2000, is a trailer | | | | ·Exterior lights (2006): see 2006 exterior |
| hitch. You may find some 2000 used model | | | | light recall for 1999 models. |
| Lexus SUVs with a satellite based navigation | | | | |
| system as this was an optional add-on for | | | | Those in the market for a used Lexus SUV will |
| this year. | | | | find the RX300 to be a strong model and a |
| | | | great value. The classic styling gives any |
| Recalls for this 2000 model | | | | year of this SUV a look that remains stylish |
| | | | and attractive today. Recalls are very few |
| ·Exterior lights (2006): see 2006 exterior | | | | for the Lexus SUV, with 4 of the 5 models |
| light recall for 1999 models. | | | | being recalled only for replacement lights. |
| | | | Today, Lexus is still on the cutting edge of |
| Lexus RX300 – 2001 | | | | SUV design with its introduction of the |
| | | | RX400h, first hybrid SUV, in 2005. Best of |
| You'll find lots of new features on the 2001 | | | | all, any used model Lexus SUV has proven to |
| used Lexus SUV. 2001 is the year that Lexus | | | | stand the test of time in performance and |
| focused on additional safety with features | | | | reliability. |