50 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2000 Lexus RX300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Failed transmission.
There is a forum on edmunds. Com with postings of a lot of people who are having transmission problems with their Lexus Rx300's. I asked for help back in September/October of 2007 and have since had my problem fixed for n/c by Lexus. Apparently others are not as lucky.
Lexus RX-300 yr2000 (transmission problems).
Bought 2000 Lexus Rx300. 85,000 miles. Transmission is shot!.
Rx300 transmission went out at 96,00 miles. Then 6 months later, the motor needed work. This is not a quality car as I was led to believe. It has cost too much out of pocket money when the warranty was not honored by houston northside Lexus.
Sitting in traffic and started to move when I noticed a feeling like I was on ice. A slight slip, then I moved. Not even a half mile down the road and my car would not move. The engine revved but no movement at all! my transmission went out at 85,000 miles!!!.
My 2000 Lexus Rx300 transmission has required replacement @ 90,000 miles. I have spent $3000. + for repairs. I believe that recall would restore faith in the name of quality for Lexus. Be honest.
- the contact stated that the transmission on a 2000 Lexus RX 300 failed. While driving through an intersection the vehicle suddenly started to lose power and stalled. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. While trying to accelerate the vehicle would not accelerate or go into reverse. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealership. At the dealership, they replaced the transmission on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had received regularly scheduled servicing.
Failed transmission after 90,000 miles on a $50,000 Lexus RX 300.
- on 12-22-06 while driving on the highway at 70 mph transmission dropped to first gear and would not move out of first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle has been serviced at the dealership on schedule. The contact currently has vehicle at the repair facility. Updated 2/27/2007 -.
Purchased 2000 Lexus Rx300. Serviced by dealer at all recommended times. One previous owner prior to me. At approximately 125,000 miles. Engine light came on, diagnostic done. Need new transmission. Apparently this is a well known problem with this model. How can they be allowed to sell defective product to consumers? isn't that fraud?.
The transmission on my 2000 Lexus Rx300 went out around 135,000 miles; the transmission was rebuilt in April 2006 and recently went out again around February of 2008. I was recently informed that I needed to replace this transmission again. This is a real sad situation that a luxury car does not last longer than 10 years. I writing because I need some help and or direction in getting this problem solved. I cannot continue to replace a transmission every year. Thanks in advance.
While traveling on central expressway in dallas us75 going about 65 my Lexus Rx300 lost forward acceleration as cars zoomed past me, the engine was still on as I managed to safely exit onto the access road and into a parking lot. I turned the vehicle off and checked for leaks or a broken belt, but found no problem. I restarted the vehicle and kept going. I talked to the Lexus dealer in plano but service dept. Was closed and they reffered me to take it into my austin dealer. I was told that without a check engine light nothing would be found. I continued to drive my vehicle and while on another trip it lost forward acceleration again, only to find out it was the transmission. I had to replace it , rent a car and then fly back to a Toyota dealer to pick it up.
Lexus RX 300 driving 65 mph when transmission suddenly popped into 1st gear and would not up shift. Limped the car home and have not had a chance to contact dealer. It appears many owners are having this similar problem. I am surprised there has not been a recall on this transmission.
2000 Lexus Rx300. Consumer states problem with transmission the consumer stated the wheels seized.