Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 22 -23 HWY
Horsepower
220
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Samantha T
It's a silver SUV. I like that I feel safe driving it. The sound system is ok.
It's a silver SUV with automatic trunk. It has an ok sound system.
accountCircle Callie H
Only put brakes pads/rotors on this vehicle. It is never had mechanical issues.
Reliability, luxury and smooth ride makes this Lexus a great choice compared to newer cars. I love that its small like a car with storage in hatchback. I dislike gas mileage, and with over 200,000 miles its age has started becoming an issue.
accountCircle Marcella C
Life owning a Lexus. Parts are expensive but there are deals.
It is comfortable to ride in and driving is very easy and not tense. This car has the perfect amount of room for my family. Spacious back and the seats go down. I really haven't had any major issues. I am at 195,000 miles. If you keep your car maintain there should be no problems.
accountCircle Ethan B
I am keeping her as long as I can. And it is. What's on the inside that counts.
Extremely reliable. It is an old car, but being a Toyota luxury line, it runs forever. No engine or transmission problems, over 150k miles, and still kicking. Beautiful finishing on the inside as well are still intact, as well as (primitive) touchscreen display.
accountCircle Reggie F
The mpg.. The ride.. The space.
Reliability. The vehicle has never failed to perform. I have managed to put 300,000 miles on the car, and it still runs.
accountCircle Ben V
Lexus rx 300 has been the most reliable SUV in 20 years of driving.
The only problem is small. The warning lights have come on with no response indications of the problems indicated by the lights. Rather that than the actual problems. I am very lucky with the vehicle. One last thing, the gas mileage, I feel, is less than could be for a smaller SUV.
accountCircle Fontaine W
If you take care of the car it will last a very long time. Great gas mileage.
My rx300 is very reliable. The air conditioning is the only thing in the car that is lacking and stops working sometimes. I love everything else about the car.
accountCircle Delores A
My luxury car that I hope to have for a long time.
This vehicle is comfortable and has been a good reliable car. It has more than 155, 000 miles on it and many trips. It had some major work done last year. It has plenty room for five people and plenty of room in the back for packages and other things.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Trish M
2006 Lexus SUV - high performance and fun to drive!
High performance, FAST, beautiful wood veneer interior, high-end leather, excellent stereo speakers/system (factory). Car is quite spacious to move just about anything. The back seats fold down opening up the back. Sharp styling, decent gas mileage, FWD, sunroof. LOVE THE CAR... Have had it approx 4 years.

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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2003 Lexus RX Owner Reviews

4.59
27 Reviews
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5 stars 63%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kayla L on March 29, 2021
My car is safe and comfortable.
My car is reliable. In each accident I have been in, my car and I have remained intact. It drives smoothly, runs well, and is comfortable. I feel safe driving my car long distances and I like being able to have room for passengers and storage. I like that my car is big and sturdy, but not as big as a suburban.
accountCircle Margaret D on March 20, 2021
It's very comfortable and reliable , I have put a lot of miles on it it's been great.
I love my car because it's comfortable . My car has been reliable . My car has had no big issues.

Ranks #3 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2003 Lexus RX has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 8 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Lexus RX has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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25 MPG
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23 MPG
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18 MPG

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety