Power Train Related Problems of the 1999 Lexus RX300

Table 1 shows 21 common power train related problems of the 1999 Lexus RX300. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (37 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1999 Lexus RX300

The Automatic Transmission problem

The automatic transmission on my 1999 Lexus Rx300 failed at 165,000 miles. It constantly tried to downshift, and as a result it ran hot and burned transmission fluid. Prior to failing, it ceased shifting into overdrive while I was on the highway, forcing me to drive in a low gear at 4,500 rpms and   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

On April 25, 2012, my wife and I were driving to my brother?s home, a distance of 50 miles. About two miles from our destination, we stopped at an intersection. When the light turned green, I accelerated and the car went forward about ten feet and lurched to a stop in the middle of the intersection.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

On 06/16/16 I pulled into driveway engage emergency brakes place vehicle in park and got off. Immediately I realized vehicle was rolling forward I attempted to start to brake and got nothing. I noticed that vehicle was in reverse I attempted to place in park and got nothing lever was free sliding   Read details...


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