13 problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2002 Lexus RX300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission failure, the transmission fails to work and lags at first and second gear.
Catastrophic transmission failure at 48,000 miles.
Transmission failed without prior warning while driving at 25 mph. Fortunately, was close to home and able to make it back to my driveway. Had car towed into shop and they advised me of a total "transmission failure". All services performed on the vehicle, no unusual or harsh driving condition on vehicle.
Transmission has failed. Transmission failed on the highway with a max speed of 70 mph. Fortunately there were no injuries. I ended up calling a tow truck to tow me to a transmission shop where it sit. I am now reading about the many who has suffered and is suffering transmission failure. Why isn't the government acting on forcing Lexus to recall and fix this issue? this is not an isolated problem. First and last Lexus.
Early transmission failure on early model Lexus Rx300 from 1997 to 2003. I own a 2002 Rx300 and the transmission failed at about 100,000 miles. It happened with no notice causing my engine to slow on the road and then was rear ended by another vehicle. I seem to be a lucky one as I read thousands of Lexus Rx300 owners transmissions needed to be replaced between 70,000 and 90,000 miles. Lexus/Toyota has done nothing to admit their is a problem with the transmission in this car and in fact denied any problems to myself. It is costing owners of these vehicles to outlay between $3,000 to $6,000 for the transmission to be replaced. All you need to do is go on the club Lexus forum for Lexus owners and type in transmission problems for Rx300 and you will see thousands of owners complaining. Please do everything in your power to make Lexus/Toyota acknowledge the problem and issue a recall and reimbursement to those owners of these cars. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2002 Lexus Rx300. While driving 35 mph, the transmission failed. The contact stated that when he attempted to accelerate, the vehicle would not accelerate and would not move in reverse. The dealer stated that the failure was due to poor maintenance although the contact stated that he followed the guidelines according to the owner's manual. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the transmission replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; the manufacturer stated that someone would get back with him. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 83,360.
Transmission failure.
The contact owns a 2002 Lexus Rx300. While driving at approximately 40-50 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate and the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. He called the manufacturer who stated that because the vehicle was outside the warranty, they would not assist with the repair expenses. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 100,500.
Transmission failure at 98,000 miles.
2002 Lexus RX 300 transmission failed,stuck on NJ turnpike,towed to prestige Lexus in ramsey NJ. Dealer said transmission bad. Have read hundreds and hundreds of premature transmission failures in 1999-2002 Lexus RX 300 vehicles. So far Lexus has not admitted any problems and will look into it. Cost of repair 4000. 00. Still in shop.
Transmission failure in Lexus 2002 RX 300.
2002 Lexus Rx300 transmission failure. The tranny failed at only 150,000 miles. The replacement was $4200. No transmission should fail that soon, and nothing short of a bentley should cost that much for a rebuilt.
2002 Lexus Rx300 complete transmission failure at 102k miles. No warning, no problems noted before failure. A new transmission had to be installed.