Power Train Problems of Lexus Rx400h

Lexus Rx400h owners have reported 18 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle shudder (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Lexus Rx400h


Recently reported Power Train problems of Lexus Rx400h

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus Rx400h. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift into park(p). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Driving at highway speed and car shuddered and lost power and all the "check" lights came on. Dealer diagnosed inverter failure.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

: the contact stated the vehicle does not gear down while going down an icy road. There are no 1st, 2nd or 3rd gears. There is no way to stop the vehicle from hydroplaning. The dealership determined that this is the way the vehicle is designed to operate.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

I have a 2007 Lexus 400h. Periodically, in the last few years, I have experienced my car surging forward while I have been stopped at a traffic signal with my brake on or after I have placed the car in park, it surges forward a few feet.   Read details...




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