Nine problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1999 Lexus RX. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission failed.
1999 Lexus Rx300 transmission failure.
Transmission failure at approximately 110,000 miles on 1999 Lexus Rx300. Traveling at low speed (25 mph) transmission "lurched" lost power and we drifted to a stop on a narrow two lane road - on a blind curve of course - at night.
Transmission failure for 1999 Lexus Rx300. Occurred at high speed on interstate. 110k miles with recommended service.
As I entered the interstate in the 1999 Rx300, it wouldn't change gears. I barely avoided a traffic accident and was barely able to exit the interstate. As I tried to find somewhere to pull over the rpms climbed higher and higher , and I wasn't able to travel over 20 mph. Once I pulled over and tried to park the car I discovered that the car wouldn't reverse. I took it to a mechanic, he said the transmission failed. I had to pay $3,000 for the repairs. The car had 157,000 miles. One should get more miles out of a Lexus, especially when paying as much as you did for the car. I was still not sure why this isn't a recall. I noticed there were numerous complaints concerning the transmission. Many of the transmission failures happened exactly the same way mine did. Had Lexus looked at the fact that the transmission failures continuously happen to people while they were driving on major highways and interstate? that was a huge risk for Lexus to take. This should seriously bring me a recall.
Automatic transmission failed.
The contact owns a 1999 Lexus Rx300. While driving 60 mph, the transmission suddenly failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and Lexus stated that the warranty expired. The failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 140,000. Updated 10/09/07.
- the contact stated that the 1999 Lexus Rx 300, had transmission failure on 01/27/07. While driving 65 mph with good the road conditions the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact turned on emergency lights and pulled to the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealership, and was informed that the transmission failed. The contact stated that the dealership informed him it was an internal failure. The dealership informed him that there was a sealant problem with the transmission. The dealership informed him he would be responsible for purchase of a new transmission. The contact stated that there were only 71,000 miles on vehicle, and that he did not have any problems with transmission before this incident.
While driving at approximately 50 mph the engine began to rev up without input nor increase in speed. Transmission failure required tow to shop for repair. Inspection by shop showed complete failure of planetary gear and resultant damage to other gears. Required complete rebuild of transmission in excess of $4600 with an additional $1300 in subsequent repairs due to poor rebuild.