Transmission Failure Problems of Lexus RX

Transmission failed.

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Transmission failed at 98,000 miles. Seems to happen to everyone with this car.

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Transmission failed at a low milage, and the repair cost is more than a car.

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Transmission failure.

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.

Complete transmission failure. After driving on expressway parked car in driveway at home. 20 min. Later tried to put car in garage and it would not move. Had it towed to shop on car carrier and found broken gears in transmission.

Driving on the freeway my car ceased forward engagement. I was almost rear ended however, I was successful in maneuvering off the freeway. I was stranded out of town for several hours. After having towed to a Lexus dealership in sacramento for an assessment it was determined that the transmission malfunctioned and advised the cost would be approximately $4,400. I contacted the Lexus corporation because no transmission should fail only having 89,000 miles and 7 years of age with regular maintenance. I also found out that the Lexus 1999 & 2000 Rx300 models have a known transmission defect but no recall, why?.

Lexus Rx300 transmission failed on major highway at 86000 miles. Internet search and phone calls to independent mechanics reveal many similar incidents and that this is a common problem Lexus is aware of. Car was 8 days passed a 3 year extended warranty provided at purchase, currently Lexus will replace at about the cost that an independent will rebuild.

I have a 2000 Lexus Rx 300 with 103,000 miles. While driving it suddenly lurched, would not go and lurched again. The transmission failed suddenly. It "froze" meaning would not shift, the car would not move etc. I have never had any other problems with this car. I have owned it for more than 3 years. When I bought it, it had 33,000 miles. It has been fully and regularly serviced according to the manual. The car now is in the transmission shop having the transmission replaced.

Automatic transmission failure on 2000 Lexus Rx300.

Transmission failure for 1999 Lexus Rx300. Occurred at high speed on interstate. 110k miles with recommended service.

Transmission failed, symptoms were that it would not back up. Transmission locked and the car had to be dragged, wheels not turning onto a tow truck flat bed. Car had 90,000 service including change of transmission fluid and check less than 6,000 miles ago. It had also had its 60,000 service and all important services as well.

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.

I have a transmission failure in a 2000 Lexus Rx 300. The total cost of the repair is estimated to be in excess of $3k. The specialist that estimated the repair cost told me it is a nation wide "epic" problem, (his words), and that he could not even guarantee the repair because of the high rate of repeat failure.

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.

My 2000 Lexus Rx300 transmission failed at 96,000 miles. I was in heavy traffic and was able to use gravity to drift off to the side of the road. I waited 2. 5 hours for a tow truck.

- 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.

I had a transmission failure on my 2001 Lexus Rx 300 VIN jtjhf10u210225173 while driving. The car suddenly went into nuetral and slowed to a stop on the road putting myself and my family in danger. It's my understanding that this is a known issue and that complaints have already been filed.

2000 Lexus Rx300 with 85k miles -- transmission failed while driving. Car acted like it was in neutral. Dealer has said it needs a completely new transmission. I have since found many, many similar stories on various web sites. If this had happened at highway speeds and in traffic I am sure there would have been an accident.

: the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, there was a lack of responsiveness in the vehicle while depressing the accelerator. The vehicle did not move when the accelerator was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the transmission had failed, but was unable to determine the cause.

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2001 Lexus Rx-300 transmission failed just before 84,000 miles, disabling vehicle on the highway. Warranty did not cover repair.

: the contact stated while driving the vehicle 35 mph the transmission failed. The vehicle acted as if it was in neutral. The vehicle restarted after a few minutes and was driven to a dealership. The vehicle continued to shift very hard and felt as if were going to stall. The dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced. Prior to this incident there was a whining sound coming from under the hood.

While driving at a slow speed the Lexus lurched forward, and then became inoperable. Transmission failed at 86,000 miles. The car was recently serviced for the transmission maintenance at 80,000 miles. Apparently this is a common early failure, and it should be recalled.

Premature transmission failure> replaced transmission Feb 06 still not shifting after 3 tries serviced the trans - miracle fix? may 06 dirty fluid reported by another shop. Lexus solution service again within 4,500 miles of the trans replacement. No further action taken.