2000 Lexus RX transmission problems

Filed May 9, 2020 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · TN

2000 rx300 do not shift into the 3 gear while driving, the transmission shifts from 1 &2 but not 3. The engine speed is high and doesn't shift. We haven't driven it since, trying to find out what to do next with this vehicle. I have a friend that have the same make & model and he's had the same problems also!

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · PA

Transmission failed at 98,000 miles. Seems to happen to everyone with this car.

Filed Jan 29, 2013 · Transmission · 116,237 miles · CA

Transmission failure.

Filed Sep 3, 2012 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · ND

Transmission started making a whining sound at certain speeds about a year and a half earlier. Toyota dealer confirmed odd noise from transmission, but said there was nothing they could do apart from removing transmission. I was in a nearby state when the tranny finally went out - 1st gear still works and sometimes 2nd gear, but 3rd, 4th and reverse all went out when I was accelerating onto the highway - a loud bang and then it revved up like it was in neutral even though it was in drive. I'm concerned this was a design flaw, but lexus does not agree and has offered no compensation up to this point. They said if I want to take it further I need the toyota dealer to confirm the tranny is out. I said that would not be difficult and am in the process of doing that now. I am curious how some people have gotten lexus to pay a portion of their bill. I ended up renting a uhaul and trailer to get it home.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · CA

While driving car lost power would not go forward. Never gave me any warning no check engine light nothing! Made it home at 5 MPH. Transmission went out with no warning! $3600 to fix at aamco, seems like they see this problem often in the rx300 models 1999-2003 mine is a 2000. Called lexus but offered no help! Very unhappy lexus owner.

Filed Dec 5, 2007 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · CA

Complete transmission failure. After driving on expressway parked car in driveway at home. 20 min. Later tried to put car in garage and it would not move. Had it towed to shop on car carrier and found broken gears in transmission.

Filed Dec 3, 2007 · Transmission · 163,400 miles · 00

My 2000 lexus rx300 transmission does not shift to higher gear. I purchased and used the car in USA until 09/2004 and then shipped it to bahrain. It is still in bahrain. How to get it fixed with no cost? Since it is manufacturer failure.

Filed Nov 1, 2007 · Transmission · 89,587 miles · CA

Driving on the freeway my car ceased forward engagement. I was almost rear ended however, I was successful in maneuvering off the freeway. I was stranded out of town for several hours. After having towed to a lexus dealership in sacramento for an assessment it was determined that the transmission malfunctioned and advised the cost would be approximately $4,400. I contacted the lexus corporation because no transmission should fail only having 89,000 miles and 7 years of age with regular maintenance. I also found out that the lexus 1999 & 2000 rx300 models have a known transmission defect but no recall, why?

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · AL

Lexus rx300 transmission failed on major highway at 86000 miles. Internet search and phone calls to independent mechanics reveal many similar incidents and that this is a common problem lexus is aware of. Car was 8 days passed a 3 year extended warranty provided at purchase, currently lexus will replace at about the cost that an independent will rebuild

Filed Aug 29, 2007 · Transmission · 73,200 miles · CA

Automatic transmission failure on 2000 lexus rx300.