Automatic Transmission Problems of Lexus RX300 - part 2

Was driving to work, noticed the engine was revving but speed was dropping. Applied gas, engine only revved harder. Pulled into a parking lot, heading into a parking spot. Determined it would be better to back in, in case a roll back was required, it wouldn't engage in any gear. After letting it sit and cool for an hour or so it went into reverse and I backed it out for the wrecker. I love(d) my Lexus, why is my tran going out at 140k miles. It was too much money to have a major failure at this point.

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'99 Lexus Rx300 with 157,000. Transmission died. It started jerking and had trouble shifting. I was able to limp about 5 miles to the dealer. I had read about a number of these failing and paid extra at the last regular service to have the transmission flushed in addition to the regular service. That was 1,000 before failure. Lexus charged $4700 out the door to diagnose and replace the transmission with a rebuilt one.

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My transmission died on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 in my 2001 Lexus. It had previously died in 2007 and replaced by the Lexus dealer where I bought the car new. Basically, this will be the third transmission on this car in 9 years.

I have a 99 RX 300 Lexus with 75,000 miles. The transmission just died today. I did all that Lexus recommended with fluids replacement (each 10k miles which is outrageous) and with all that the transmission died I hope that you can do something about it.

Transmission went out in my 2001 Lexus Rx300 at 122,000 miles. I also have a 1999 Lexus Rx300 where the transmission went out at 67,000 miles. Lexus does not stand behind this as a defect. We were told we should have requested a flush of the transmission fluids as it is not a routine service provided and that it is only done when the fluids are dirty. How would we know that? aren't they supposed to determine appropriate services for their vehicles?.

I have just discovered on a recent trip - that the cruise control does not work on my 2001 Lexus - 300rx - system will not engage. Has anyone else experienced this problem? the car has just under 60,000 miles. Could this problem be in any way related to the transmission(power train) problems that many other owners of this model Lexus have reported? guess I will find out what's involved next week when I take the care in for 60,000 mile check-up. * tr.

1999 Lexus RX 300 transmission broke on freeway. Seems this is very common among these cars. They know about it and are burying their head in the sand and not helpful at all. We need a class action lawsuit.

2000 awd Lexus RX 300. . . . . I love my car , bought it used at 44,000k, 2002 and it has been good except for the transmission, now at 120,000 and everyone ,dealer and local independents want $4200-$4500, says it is the 'planetary gears' it wasn't throwing a checking engine light,nor a code just ever so often it wouldn't go in reverse. One day going down the road it just quits going. I had taken it in to a local Toyota/Lexus repair shop many times saying it was changing gears right, and dealer, and they had put the tester on it several times, replaced 02sensors , but all along said it wasn't the transmission, it was! this car has been driven but it has been taken care of as well. I feel if it is a "Lexus' a Toyota gets 300-500,000 on a transmission shouldn't a Lexus do even better?.

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After owning and properly maintaining my 2000 Lexus Rx300 for many years it the transmission totally locked up on me and my 2 toddlers in the middle of rush hour traffic. It was then flat bedded to a mechanic and I am currently being quoted several thousands of dollars to have the transmission rebuilt.

I own a 2000 model Lexus RX 300 which was been having all services on time at Lexus dealer and at 89k mile my transmission has been broken. I have learned that this a common encountered problem by may RX 300 owner and seems possible related to faulty manufacturing. I have contacted Lexus for replacement, however there seems to be a need for a recall on this matter.

Transmission problem code 0770 this is very common complaint from 2001 Lexus Rx300 have the same problem with the most of the owners.

The contact owns a 2000 Lexus Rx300. The contact stated that the gear set in the front pump shuts down the transmission of her vehicle. The failure renders the vehicle immobile and does not lubricate the transmission properly. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who will replace the transmission. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified because the repair cost would be too expensive. The failure mileage was 120,000.

My transmission just went out on my 2000 RX 300 with 77k. I have felt it slip several times in the last two yrs as I tried to put it in reverse. Now it just left me stranded on the road, fortunately close to my home. I have not had the repair fixed yet as I am not sure if I should go to an independent shop or to the Lexus dealership.

During normal driving - the engine started to rev higher than normal - barely got the car home (2 1/2 miles) - going down the road with a 55mph speed limit at 20 mph, the next day I took the car for a short test drive and it would not shift - will be taking the car (99 Rx300) to a shop to have it fixed.

I am trying to decide what to do at this rock and hard place with my 1999 Lexus RX that I purchased new. I love this car, however since the warranty ended, I've had a series of problems. Sensors mostly and a check engine light that always seems to be linked to co2 issues. It has been on and off for about three years now. Finally, I had a checkup done when my car started to infrequently shudder when it downshifts from 3rd to 2nd gear or delay reverse when put in gear. Nothing showed up engine/transmission wise. . . . . . Thought it was an alignment problem with the tires so had it realigned. Problem still remains and appears to be worsening and I'm getting concerned about driving it. The car has 86,000 miles on it and I have always had the Lexus dealership do the scheduled maintenance when appropriate. This is a very poor quality issue for a company who claims to have quality as their main goal. I guess they just don't claim to have "good or great" quality as their motto. I will be shouting this loud and clear to all of my friends.

Failed transmission under 100,000 miles. Have spoken to many others with the same vehicle, year, etc with the same problem.

Defective transmission on Lexus Rx300 from a known model defect stranded my wife on the highway. Transmission is being replaced by Lexus dealership at our cost of over $5000.

Faulty transmission. Faulty design leads to failure of transmission on generation one Lexus Rx300.

Transmission would not shift, would shift when it shouldn't have, when put in gear would do nothing then unexpectedly lurch forward or backward depending on gear selection. Lexus dealer replaced transaxle assembly.

My 1999 Lexus Rx300 transmission suddenly broke while driving. The rpms went up then the car would not move. Transmission fluid was full. The car service record is as recommended by Lexus. Mileage around 110,000m. I found on the web hundreds of similar reported problems but the dealership says this is an isolated problem. Please check it out and take action to have Lexus stand behind the car. Luckily no one was injured.

Transmission gone on my 2000 Lexus vehicle, Rx300 model. There seems to be a need for a recall as many other owners have experienced this same problem. There was never any indication of problems with transmission and car has been kept up properly.

I have had continued problems, that at times left me stranded. The transmission has broke on various occasions. At this time it left me without the 3rd and the overdrive gear (4th) while driving on a main interstate causing a hazard due to the speed in which I was traveling. The posted speed was 65, but I could only travel at 35mph.

I own a 2002 Rx300 by Lexus. This has in general been a good vehicle, until the transmission went out when I was 350 miles from home. The independent transmission shop that I took the car to showed me information that indicated the Lexus vehicles from 1998 - 2002 have a history of significant transmission problems. These problems include the premature failure of the transmission and the inability in some cases of getting a new "rebuilt" transmission to sync with the vehicle computer. The information I read indicated that up to 25% of vehicles in these model years have failure. This is unacceptable. Can you please investigate this.

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Without any warning, out Rx300 decided to give up its reverse gear. Towed it to the Lexus dealer and they confirmed the transmission needs to be replaced - which is a $5000 job. For a Lexus, this is silly. We pay "extra" to have a car that has no worries and will last forever. Sure - we are now at 102,000 miles, but that is still young for a Lexus. In the mean time, I have contacted Lexus and they have opened up a case to see how they can serve me by reducing the cost of the repair, but I don't think the repair will be $0. Reading all the other complaints, and the remarks from the Lexus customer satisfaction guy, Lexus knows about this problem but they fail to help their loyal customers by repairing a known issue with the transmission. So much for the Lexus brand. Please contact Lexus and force them to reimburse all repair costs for all the owners who had to go through this. Or start a class action lawsuit in which the result would be the same. If you are a Lexus person reading this, hint. . . Help your customers, don't drag your Lexus name through the mud. If you are a lawyer reading this - start a class action lawsuit and get Lexus to fix its known problems.

I have a 2001 Lexus Rx300 with 105,300 miles; the transmission has gone out prematurely, beginning to slip with colder weather and failing entirely some 300 miles later. According to other internet sources, this is a common problem occurring on these model vehicles between 70k and 120k miles and is due to a design flaw by the manufacturer (Toyota). Yet the manufacturer will not repair the transmissions as at this mileage the vehicles are outside of warranty. Cost to repair ranges from about $2000-$3300 from an independent transmission shop to approximately $4400 by the dealer.

My wife drove the vehicle to work. She parked, turned the engine off, and removed the key while the shifter was in the neutral position. Thinking that it was in "park", she exited the vehicle and began to walk away. The vehicle rolled backward and pinned her right let in between its rear bumper and the bumper of another vehicle.

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The transmission on my 1999 Lexus Rx300 failed. There was little to no indication of the problem before full failure occurred. My wife was driving the vehicle when it stalled and was almost in an accident. This looks to be a very common problem with this vehicle. It will cost me $5000 to repair.

I have a 2000 Rx300 that broke down as I was accelerating to enter the freeway coming back from a trip 2 hours north of home. Was eventually able to go about 25mph back to family's house. Aaa towed it then to a mechanic. He took the pan off and said there was a lot of metal. In researching this there are several forums with similar complaints on the Rx300. Nothing has been done at this point. We're not sure if we can spend $5000 to repair this car that we thought had such great reliability.

The transmission on this car went completely dead last week. The car was running fine and then it suddenly would not go anywhere. You can put the car in gear and push gas but it won't budge. I got it towed to a Lexus dealership and they confirmed that the transmission was gone.

I own a 1999 Lexus Rx300 fwd. I have had multiple problems with this vehicle. When I bought it Jan 2008 ignition coil 1 and 3 failed. Two months later 3, , and 6 failed. Both times when vehicle failed I was driving on interstate 85 vehicle would not go over 45 and would not go into overdrive!!! now the transmission is acting up. It is slipping and also decides to gear down when doing 70mph down the interstate. Was at a stop light and the light turned green and the vehicle wouldn't move, finally caught gear and jerked. Was almost hit by oncoming traffic. I do not feel safe in this so called "luxury vehicle". It is still under extended warranty, and is going to Lexus dealership tomm. I cant wait to hear what they say the out come is. Car has been fully serviced and up to date. Just came out of Lexus dealership 2 weeks ago having problems!!??? now its going back. Lexus needs to recall the transmissions they are faulty!! I have read several complaints and not one action from the manufacturer yet?? they have already replace rear main seals, cam seals, and something else at 2000. 00 dollars. . . Ugh when its cold, it takes the car about 12 mins to go into overdrive. I keep hearing a whining sound, and shudder sounds. I only have like 16,000 miles left on warranty. So some one please tell me what to do or where to go!!! this is such a headache!!.

A total failure of my transmission left me stranded on the highway, no warning, no signals, just quit. I've driven Toyota products for 30 years and several over 200k miles and I've never had such a catastrophic failure. The cost to repair is $4000 from the dealer. The sad thing is that I just paid this vehicle off less than a week ago. After searching many forums of Lexus owners I have found out that the early Rx300s were all susceptible to this failure. , why hasn't and doesn't Lexus admit this failure. Lexus has just lost loyal customer for them and Toyota products.

My wife was driving home from work @ midnight in her 1999 Lexus Rx300 with 98,000 miles and transmission goes out with no previous signs of malfunction. Now a new transmission is needed at the price of $4000. Many other owners of the Lexus Rx300 have the same problems and feel Lexus should be responsible for poor product.

Was driving down the interstate with my son in the seat. The car stopped going. Almost got smashed by an 18 wheeler. Got it towed home and found out I need a new transmission!.

On December 29, 2008 the transmission in my 1999 Lexus RX 300 failed in rush hour traffic. I have since learned that this is an existing issue with the 1999-2000 Lexus RX 300 and has not been recalled by the Toyota motor company, USA. I am disturbed that Toyota has not taken the responsibility and recalled the vehicle. Please contact me.

The transsmision on my luxus RX 300 failed with 120,000 miles. Luxus wanted to pay 25 % of the bill. ($4300). I told them tha t a luxus car should not fail with that low mileage.