The 2003 Lexus RX has 30 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and vehicle speed control. Owners most often flag requires premium fuel (non-hybrid v6 models): noted as an ongoing ownership cost negative. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2003 Lexus RX vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 10 RX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 30 (2003) to 327 (2004). With 30 complaints, the 2003 RX sits belowthe model's median of 119.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability, comfort, and low ownership costs. The RX is consistently described as a "bombproof," comfortable, and quiet vehicle built to last well over 150,000 miles…
Owner insights cover all generations of the RX. See the full RX owner picture and every model year.
Used RX listings typically run $52,776–$60,333 across 2025 to 2026 model years.
Compare every RX year side by side to see how 2003 ranks against the rest.