Lexus RX300 transmission problems
412 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
703 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
103,840 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 556 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
412 of 703 complaints match this topic (58.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10014038 · 2003-04-06 (April 6, 2003)
I OWN 1999 LEXUS RX300, SINCE FEBRUARY OF THE LAST YEAR, I HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR'S ENGINE (IT HAS SLUDGE), TRANSMISSION, EMISSION SYSTEM, AND OVER USE OF GAS PER MILE. FIRST PROBLEM STARTED DURING THE FIRST MONTH OF MY OWNERSHIP AND SINCE THAT TIME THE VEHICLE HAS SPENT WEEKS IN AUTO REPAIR SHOPS. LEXUS DEALER AND OTHERS CHARGED ME LAVISH FEES BUT NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEMS AND LEXUS DEALERS EVEN NEVER ADMITTED THAT SERIOUS PROBLEMS EXISTED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014038 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030889 · 2003-08-06 (August 6, 2003)
THERE IS A SHUDDER OF THE TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 2000 RPM'S. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. I BOUGHT IT WITH 65,570 MI. THE DEALER REPLACED DRIVE SHAFT TO REAR WHEELS AND FRONT AXLE(S). THE PROBLEM REMAINS AND IS A NUISANCE REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE TEMPERATURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10030889 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065651 · 2004-04-06 (April 6, 2004)
CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION DUE TO FATIGUE OF INTERNAL PART RESULTING IN TOTAL FAILURE. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068327 · 2004-05-05 (May 5, 2004)
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH 1999 RX300. MY TRANSMISSION IS SHOT. WE ONLY HAVE 85,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT WE SHOULD HAVE CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION OIL MORE FREQUENTLY. HOWEVER, WE WERE NEVER APPROACHED WITH THIS RECOMMENDATION DURING SERVICE VISITS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LITTLE SLUGGISH. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN CA AND TWO YEARS AGO MOVED TO NC. DURING ONE OF OUR FIRST SERVICE VISITS, WE ASKED THEM ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE. THE SERVICE STAFF AT THE TIME TOLD US IT WAS INHERENT TO THE DESIGN. EV…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10068327 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10093062 · 2004-09-22 (September 22, 2004)
AFTER HAVING MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY LEXUS OF ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA THE REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION FROM LEXUS DROPPED OUT OF GEAR DURING MOVING TRAFFIC, ENDANGERING MY FAMILY WITH THE LOSS OF DRIVE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10093062 at NHTSA ↗