1999 Lexus RX300: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · Transmission · 176,000 miles · TX

My car has a shudder from 2 to 3 shift of the transmission. I called the dealer and they told me it was a service campaign about this issue, but being my car is out of warranty I would have to pay for parts and labor to fix this issue.

Filed Sep 17, 2009 · Transmission · IN

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.

Filed Feb 25, 2009 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · NC

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!!

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · CA

At 68k miles, I took to independent garage in january & march 2004 with problem of vehicle hesitating to shift from 2nd to 3rd. Garage could not duplicate problem and changed transmission fluid. I let vehicle warm up 2 minutes to avoid the shifting problem. In september & october with 72k miles, I took to dealer with additional problem of failing to engage the reverse gear and shuddering in forward gear. Dealer could not duplicate and changed the transmission fluid. In november 2004, the transmission dropped completely out of gear while driving on the street. This time dealer found metal shavings in the transmission fluid and said I needed $4250 to replace with a remanufactured transmission warranted for only 12 months. Lexus should have paid to replace their defective transmission instead of hiding their head in the sand.

Filed Nov 23, 2004 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · CA

Jan 2004-vehicle was taken to an independent garage to determine cause of gear failure between 2nd and 3rd. Failure could not be determined. Mar 2004-vehicle was taken in again to independent garage to determine cause of gear failure between 2nd and 3rd. Failure could not be determined. Septembe r 2004-vehicle was towed to dealer after gear failure in reverse and shudder in forward. Failure could not be determined.*ak nov2004--vehicle was again towed to dealer after shudder while in drive and then gear failure in reverse and forward. Diagnosis need complete transmission assembly.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Transmission · CA

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.