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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 Lexus RX.
Owner complaints (12)
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus RX (3 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 28 model years of this model, it ranks #24 for the most complaints (median 29).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Lexus RX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lexus RX 300 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Lexus RX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 300 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| RX 300 4WD 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.