There are 3 stored owner reports matching the visibility & wipers leading-label group for the 2003 Lexus RX in our NHTSA-sourced dataset. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
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Open the full vehicle complaint log (all categories)The contact owns a 2003 Lexus RX300. The contact stated that the HVAC system was inoperable. Additionally, the VSC and check engine warning lights were illuminated while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed at an AutoZone with a catalytic converter failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKING FOR NO KNOWN REASON WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. CONSUMER REPLACED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, WITHIN ONE WEEK. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED ANOTHER CRACK WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT.*AK
MAJOR BLIND AREA IN THE BACK OF THE LEXUS RX300. MR. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE SMALL CHILDREN WHEN BACKING UP THE VEHICLE. A BEEPING DEVICE WAS INSTALLED TO WORN CHILDREN/PEDESTRIANS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BACKING UP, INSTEAD THE LOUD NOISE ATTRACTS THE CHILDREN. (THE CONSUMER NEEDED TO BE GUIDED) THE 2004 VERSION CAME EQUIPPED WITH A CAMERA. THE CONSUMER FELT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN A SIMILAR PROBLEM WHEN BACKING UP. THE DEALER REFUSED TO INSTALL A CAMERA ON THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. * SCC *JB
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