'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.
1999 Lexus RX300 transmission complaints
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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.
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.
This is my second transmission failure in this vehicle. If you read any lexus owner's blog, you will realize that the early rx300 models have a seriously high fail rate for transmissions. Most fail around 80k miles. Mine has averaged 70k miles per transmission. Lexus really need to own up to their design flaw.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failure in a lexus rx300.
My 1999 lexus rx-300 automatic transmission failed to engage in higher gear and continued at 2nd gear. I have flushed the atf with original toyota type 4 atf fluid every 30k miles. This vehicle has always been well-maintained regularly and driven under normal driving condition.
1999 lexus rx-300. I have 94,000 miles on it, original owner. Have gotten every scheduled maintenance service on it including 30,000 , 60,000 and 90,000 miles service in october 2008. Now march 2009 and have complete transmission failure at 94,000 miles when I had 92,000 miles on my car for its service in october 2008. Saw all the talk on the internet about thousands of people in same situation and lexus customer service says they have no idea what I am referring to!
Transmission had slipping problems about 6 months ago. Drained trans & changed filters. Removed shift solenoids & checked to see if they operated. Road tested fairly good. Found out from reputable trans repair person that this particular year model trans has had many problems that lexus has not been addressing. They can rebuild trans but cannot update computer for the shifting problems which will ruin trans during test drive. Now my trans will not go into reverse.
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.
Lexus rx300 1999 model complete transmission failure at just over 100k miles. Based on internet comments this is a real problem that should be a recall. Cost to replace is from $3500-4500. On an expensive car like this, it is crazy.
I was just driving along and as I began to accelerate the rpms went real high and the speed would not increase. After stopping and starting again it began jerking and would not change gears. It turned out that my transmission had failed. I bought a 2000 reconditioned one to save money. Now I'm having problems with it!
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.
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 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!!
Simply driving the transmission started to slip, very quickly (20-30 miles) the transmission was slipping so badly the car had to be put into 2nd gear to get it to the auto repair shop. The car will not drive in drive and can only move forward in the lower automatic gears.
I am the owner a 1999 lexus rx 300 that had a transmission failure. Depending on who I talk to it will cost anywhere from $4000 to $6500 to repair the vehicle. I found out since this failure that this is a common problem with this vehicle. My source for this information has been the internet, transmission repair shops and the dealership employees themselves. This a well known problem that has been known for a while. Lexus should do the right thing and recall these vehicles to correct this problem. I should not have to pay for a transmission that has a design flaw. Thank you
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.
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.
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.
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.
Even though having all major service performed to the lexus owners manual specs, the transmission failed at 110k miles, left my wife stranded in a remote location, and nearly caused an accident. It needs replacing at a cost of $4000. I am aware of hundreds of others who have had similar problems with the rx300.
I had a 1999 lexus rx300. It had transmission sensor replaced at ~86k miles. And recently, at 140k miles, the transmission totally broke down. From reading http://www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_54694_4.html, there are so many 1999 rx300 owners had the same transmission problem.
On 12-31-2007 my husband and I were coming home from a restaurant. We live in the country,so there are no street lights and it was late at night. We were driving home and all of a sudden our lexus stopped accelerating was no place to pull off the road,needless to say the vehicle would not pull in drive or reverse. Si we had to sit there in the road. After a period of time the lexus would pull again not far and then it would quit pulling. I believe this is a safety hazard and something has to be done about it. Since january 2008 I have read so many complaints on the internet people having the same problem. I filed a report with the federal safety agency and as far as I know there has not been an investigation you don't think transmission failure is a hazard please let me know. I don't have the money to have the transmission fixed,my lexus will pull a short distant so if know one thinks this is important enough to do an investigation or no one sees the hazard that could happen. Then I am left with no choice but to start driving my 1999 lexus rx 300. I have been waiting since january 2008 and nothing has been done nor have I heard back from anyone. And as far as the dealership all I get is the run around. And to tell you the truth I am tired of it. Someone please give us consumers an answer we deserve that much. To this day I have no vehicle to drive. Do I see a hazard yes. Someone please hear our cries. We need your help.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus rx300. While driving less than 75 MPH, the vehicle dropped to low gear and would not accelerate past 25 MPH. The dealer stated that the transmission failed. The repairs were made at the contact's expense. Less than four years later, while traveling after an extended drive, he attempted to accelerate from a stop sign. The vehicle hesitated and would not shift into gear. The vehicle continued to slip into first gear intermittently. An independent mechanic serviced the vehicle and stated that the transmission either needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage was 240,000.
Lexus rx300 transmission failure at 100,000 miles.
While running local errands on 9-1-08, my 1999 lexus rx 300 SUV experienced sudden failure of awd automatic transmission, resulting in rapid deceleration and momentary loss of control. The vehicle was towed to local toyota dealer, which stated that transmission was destroyed and had to be replaced. Estimated cost is $5,100.
I have a 1999 lexus rx300...transmission failed at 150k miles no warning just stranded me while out running errands. The cost to fix this was 3k and no car door over a week. This car also had an engine that lexus replaced due to oil sludging. Really wanted to kept he car until 200k but now the check engine light is on.
Noticed inability of the transmission to consistently upshift into overdrive in freeway conditions with minimum load, flat surface.
Transmission went out of my 1999 lexus rx300.
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