Lexus RX300 owners have reported 3 problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle would roll backward when stopping on a hill . Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
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Vehicle was at a full stop and put into park. Pavement was level. Parking brake was not engaged. Both driver side doors were open and rear door lifted. I was loading vehicle for full 5 minutes. As I turned, saw vehicle begin to move in reverse at a very fast pace. Rolled into exterior stucco wall of garage. Damaged bumper and lift gate. No injuries. When the vehicle is put into park while running, when auto is put in reverse and foot is taken off brake the vehicle moves backward very quickly with no gas applied. When put in forward, it creeps at a slower speed than reverse. There is absolutely no possibility that the vehicle was left in reverse when the accident occured. The car would have knocked me over before I could have cleared it because it moves so fast in reverse.
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When the temperture is 50 degrees or lower outside vehicle does not perform properly. Owners guide says after 2 minutes vehicle should be ready to operate, but while driving it takes vehicle 3 minutes to shift up to 3rd gear, causing the vehicle to travel at 30 mph or less. Dealer has been contacted.
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