Lexus RX owners have reported 120 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
[xxx] ’s my wife we’re driving in sacramento. The vehicle was stopped at a traffic signal waiting for the light to change. Suddenly, without warning the vehicle started violently shuddering/shaking, scaring us completely. The shaking stopped when my wife put into park. Read details...
Transmission in my 1999 Lexus Rx300 failed prematurely at 110,000. I have read that there are numerous complaints with this model's transmission and feel that Lexus should reimburse me for the $4000+ repair charges. Read details...
Transmission failed. Read details...
Transmission started making a whining sound at certain speeds about a year and a half earlier. Toyota dealer confirmed odd noise from transmission, but said there was nothing they could do apart from removing transmission. Read details...
The Rx450h is downright dangerous. The 4 wheel drive does not switch "on demand" as the advertising says. I live in snowy massachusetts and do not need permanent 4 wheel drive, but it is essential when the roads are full of snow or ice. Read details...