Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Lexus RX

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2001 Lexus RX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Lexus RX based on all problems reported for the 2001 RX.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2007

In 2001 complainant bought new Rx 300. In accordance with scheduled maintenance all work has been done. No evidence of a possible transmission problem until Saturday while merging on interstate vehicle would not shift/accelerator beyond 30 mpg. Immediately exit highway drove home. Parked vehicle for couple hours drove to store through city streets then on the way home vehicle would not go beyond 20 mph. Exited off main street. Made the turn then vehicle completely stopped moving. It is obviously a hazardous and dangerous situation when the vehicle completely stops moving, or does not accelerate while merging. Although no person was injured the potential of injury is great. I took the vehicle to the Lexus dealer to hear that it is in fact a transmission problem that needs replacement for 4k. There should be a recall on this defective item or a class action lawsuit filed.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2007

Hesitant shifting was noticed infrequently for a day or two. Then upon startup was unable to shift into reverse until accelerator was depressed very far. At that point transmission jarred into reverse and began backing, then tried to shift back into drive and upon driving forward a loud grinding was heard. Dealer investigated and says it will need full replacement of the transmission for $5500.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2007

Lexus Rx 300 transmission began to fail.


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