Table 1 shows 15 common power train related problems of the 2000 Lexus RX300. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (40 problems).
Lexus Rx300 4-w-drive [xxx] with 109,715 miles experienced a transaxle failure. Transaxle had been flushed at 30,000, 60,000 and 90,000 miles. Repair bill was $5233. 16 and the reman part was 3552. 23 of the total price. Read details...
Transmission failed due to bad design. Many others have same failures. Need recall. Read details...
Transmission began not shifting smoothly and mechanic put in transmission fluid but could not locate any issues with it. Tranmission soon went completely out at 88,000 miles while driving on highway. Only owned SUV for a year and a half. Had inspected before purchase and no problems noted. Read details...