2001 Lexus RX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 22 -23 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
220
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shannon H
It is roomy and it has held up well after all these years.
I love how smooth my lexus rides. It is easy to drive. I also think it sits comfortably. I do not like that anything wrong can make the check engine light come on.
accountCircle Lynne H
My favorite car. Back seat so comfortable, passengers always fall asleep..
Love the back seat. It is very comfortable for people to sleep. Great car design, comfortable to be in and drive. It has an elegant front panel. I truly feel that I am in a luxury car whenever I am driving it. Rarely gave me any service problems throughout the years. I love it so much that I chose to drive the Lexus instead of the much newer infinity. It has only (2) negatives, the beverage holder could have been designed better and the turning radius is wider than my infinity.
accountCircle Cheryl D
It is my favorite car of any I have ever had.
It looks great; gets good gas mileage; looks cute on the road; looks modern even though it is older it drives like a dream; it rides very well and is comfortable; I like it in the city and on the road. It is a black car and that is quite popular and it is the best car I have ever had.
accountCircle Katie B
It drives around handles great. It gets good gas mileage for what it is.
It's not massive like a lot of SUVs which I love! It handles extremely well and runs great. My only complaint is that it doesn't have as much power as I am used to.
accountCircle Susan K
Reliable and fun luxury SUV
Luxury SUV that is stylish and fun to drive. Excellent quality vehicle with very low maintenance required.
accountCircle Curtis H
The vehicle of a lifetime.
This vehicle drives very smoothly. It comes complete with four wheel drive, an interactive screen display connected to the radio, heated seats, and much more. It is very spacious and would be a perfect vehicle for any family that has kids, or multiple persons to transport around. It also has built in surround sound speakers above the dashboard. All in all, this vehicle is very amazing.
accountCircle Sandra L
Both safety and performance are wonderful.
Luxury. Long lasting with great performance. It drives beautifully and I feel very safe driving it. I have absolutely no complaints about my car. Considering that it is 17 years old and still looks and runs great I have to say I love my car.
accountCircle julie p
Dependability and craftsmanship are way above the industry standard.
Dependable, well made and pretty. I dislike the turning radius.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Gary H
Still running after 210,000 miles. I have owned this SUV for 10 years.
My SUV is old, it has an oil leak, the transmission is going out. The SUV makes all kinds of noises.
accountCircle Marcus R
3 star review of the 2001 Lexus rx 300.
This was a great car in the beginning when we first purchased it. The comfort of the car is and always was great. Some problems inside the car is the ac. Every so often the ac will go out and will need to be turned off then on again. Reliability for the car is always great. I can always get from point a to point b safely. The only troubles about the handling on the car is a bit annoying. This is because the car will always take off slow and not speed up quick enough. A second problem is that when breaking it always seems a bit delayed. Besides those things the car is very reliable.
accountCircle Chelsea D
Transmission issues with the 'rx 300'
Over all my Lexus rx300 has had me put more money into it then it really was ever even worth in total. Unfortunately it is irreversible. My Lexus has had a completely new engine plus a brand new transmission. And at times it still feel iffy to me at best. Other times it randomly feels like a strong vehicle. It's very weird. The transmission issue came about after simply parking my car. I went to back out the parking spot and my shifter wouldn't go into reverse. Over a grand later it could reverse again.
accountCircle ashley e
It has been incredibly reliable for me and family for the last five years.
My vehicle is getting older so there is cosmetic damage. I wish I could keep the car forever.
accountCircle Danielle P
The gas mileage on this suv is one of the worst to be honest. I have had other vehicles that were much larger. Not one of those vehicles took as much gas as this Lexus has for me. It's a beautiful car but make sure to be ready to pay out money in gas more than anything.
I love the leather seating as it can get very hot in Florida and the seat don't make it worse during summers. The seats stay pretty cool. I also like the set up of how they designed the car and it's different features. I really dislike how it sounds like a toy. The car sounds like a bad performing hybrid.

Lexus RX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr SUV
220 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr SUV 4WD
220 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Lexus RX Owner Reviews

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47 Reviews
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5 stars 62%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 4%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Ted V on March 14, 2021
It has over 140,000 miles on it and it's still going strong. The GPS console no longer works but everything else is amazing. Best car
2001 car with over 140000 miles and still going strong
accountCircle Sandy R on March 8, 2021
Floats on the road softly with the factory tires.
I absolutely love my Lexus! It is an SUV that rides smooth like a car. Not bouncy like some other SUVs. I have over 150,000 miles on it and it still drives beautifully. The leather seats are still very comfortable. My cars performance is still great. I do have an issue with the air/heat combo, behind the dashboard the little flippers in there are wearing and sometimes with air on it makes little noises. I also have an issue now with two of the door locks not working with the key fob.
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Ranks #2 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2001 Lexus RX has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 6 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
4.6
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2001 Lexus RX
4.4
3
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2001 Lincoln Navigator
4.17

Ranks #2 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Lexus RX has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 6 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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2001 Lincoln Town Car
25 MPG
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2001 Lexus RX
23 MPG
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2001 Lincoln Navigator
17 MPG

Is The 2001 Lexus RX A Good Car?

My vehicle runs very good . I own my vehicle. I keep my vehicle Maintenance up. I wash my vehicle all the time
Tyler P.
I love it! I am 4'10' female and it is possibly the only vehicle I have truly been able to see my entire surroundings. Not to mention, my car is now 18 years old. I have had it for 8 years and have... Read More
Safaris H.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Lexus RX?

My vehicle doesn't have any problems. I keep it up with Maintenance. Keep it clean. My car run great, I can travel from state to state
William R.
It has been reliable for as long as I have had it. The only work I have had to put into it is routine maintenance.
Vicky B.

Is The 2001 Lexus RX A Good Value?

My SUV is worth 6000 .it’s in good condition . The engine and Transmission is new . I just put new brakes on it.
Matthew M.
I bought it used and at the time, I thought the resale price was expensive. Now, having had it for 8 years and about 100,000 miles, I think it was a great value!
Heather F.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Lexus RX300 transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2001 Lexus RX300 transmission fluid type is Valvoline Full Synthetic. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the...

2001 Lexus RX: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The engine torque for a 2001 Lexus RX300 is 222 lbs. -ft. @ 4,400 rpm. The towing capacity iS3,500 pounds, which sets the tongue weight at 300 pounds. Knowing Your vehicle's towing capacity is essential to...
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Safety & Reliability

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