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Lexus RX300 1999 Brakes Problems

13 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1999 Lexus RX300 - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

99V012000Reported January 20, 1999 - 6,503 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 6,503 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train132Engine30Air Bags15Vehicle Speed Control11Seat Belts10Electrical System8
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.