My transmission just went out on my 2000 rx 300 with 77k. I have felt it slip several times in the last two yrs as I tried to put it in reverse. Now it just left me stranded on the road, fortunately close to my home. I have not had the repair fixed yet as I am not sure if I should go to an independent shop or to the lexus dealership.
2000 Lexus RX300 transmission complaints
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Failed transmission under 100,000 miles. Have spoken to many others with the same vehicle, year, etc with the same problem.
Transmission started slipping on my 200 lexus rx 300 at 70k miles transmission failure replaced with a rebuilt transmission.
Transmission gone on my 2000 lexus vehicle, rx300 model. There seems to be a need for a recall as many other owners have experienced this same problem. There was never any indication of problems with transmission and car has been kept up properly.
Lexus rx 300 driving 65 MPH when transmission suddenly popped into 1st gear and would not up shift. Limped the car home and have not had a chance to contact dealer. It appears many owners are having this similar problem. I am surprised there has not been a recall on this transmission.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus rx300. While driving 47 MPH, the contact heard a noise and then felt a jolt in the transmission. The vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The engine was still running, but the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $4,000. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I have a 2000 rx300 that broke down as I was accelerating to enter the freeway coming back from a trip 2 hours north of home. Was eventually able to go about 25mph back to family's house. Aaa towed it then to a mechanic. He took the pan off and said there was a lot of metal. In researching this there are several forums with similar complaints on the rx300. Nothing has been done at this point. We're not sure if we can spend $5000 to repair this car that we thought had such great reliability.
The transmission failed in my 2000 lexus rs-300.
Was driving down the interstate with my son in the seat. The car stopped going. Almost got smashed by an 18 wheeler. Got it towed home and found out I need a new transmission!
The transsmision on my luxus rx 300 failed with 120,000 miles. Luxus wanted to pay 25 % of the bill.($4300). I told them tha t a luxus car should not fail with that low mileage.
I have a well kept 2000 rx300 - transmission went completely out. It was on the interstate heading out of town for christmas. It is a one owner car. What recourse do I have. I paid $4000+ to get it replaced. Not including towing 150 miles and rental car.
I have a 2000 lexus rx300 with 124,000 miles on it. The transmission has failed in the car after normal driving conditions. The maintenance manual does not indicate to change the transmission oil in the car, only to check it. I have been on numerous lexus internet sites which have stated the same problem has occurred to them with the same model and year lexus.
Well taken care of lexus rx 300 transmission failure twice. Used transmission installed in 2004 after first failure. Special attention was given such as never shifting gears quickly when backing up and to put into drive. Transmission will be replaced... Again. The used transmission helps to prove transmission failure is inevitable.
Well taken care of 2000 lexus rx300 has failed transmission. Could have caused accident as went out on busy road with no notice. 100k predominantly highway miles. Very well cared for, one owner vehicle. New transmission cost equals $4000 per dealer call. A transmission should not go out on a well cared for, highway driven vehicle. Would love to have shared a picture of my gmc yukon pulling my wife's lexus to the toyota dealership this morning. Awful reliability for what the price of this car originally cost. The lexus was purchased for perceived reliability. I guess perception is not reality. Buyer beware on lexus high priced garbage!
Transmission failed at approximately 110,000 miles on 2000 rx-200. Ran fine until it started making a grinding noise. The transmission had to be completely replaced (including the case). Cost $4500.00.
My 2000 lexus rx300 transmission failed on the highway. The car has only 93,000 miles the transmission had to be replaced yesterday. This is the 2nd transmission replacement on this vehicle. The first transmission failed at approx. 55,000 miles and was replaced under the warranty. This transmission replacement I paid $1,700 for the labor and dealer gave me the part.
The transmission failed on my 2000 lexus rx 300 after less than 9 years and 106,000 miles. Looking online I see that this is a serious problem with this make and model year. Lexus is replacing the transmission at a cost of $4000.
Bought this 2000 rx 300 5 months ago transmission is burned out approximate cost is $5,000.00.
Luxury 2000 lexus rx300 transmission failed at 100k miles, cost $4k-$5k for the repairs.
Bad lexus rx300 transmission.
Bought the car used at 145,000 mi. Noticed the car was not shifting into overdrive at about 160,000 mis. Took car the toyota dealer for repair. After $200 of diagnostics and 3 days they determined the transmission was bad. The car will sometimes go into overdrive and sometime it will not causing the engine to rev to 4000 to 5000 RPM at highway speeds. This is unacceptable performance. I have read how transmission problems on these cars can cause unsafe driving conditions and now I don't know whether I can trust the safety of drivers and passengers in this car on the highway.
2000 lexus rx300 transmission failed at 104,000 miles. Cost to replace, including labor is $3,976.00.
The transmission on my 2000 lexus rx300 went out around 135,000 miles; the transmission was rebuilt in april 2006 and recently went out again around february of 2008. I was recently informed that I needed to replace this transmission again. This is a real sad situation that a luxury car does not last longer than 10 years. I writing because I need some help and or direction in getting this problem solved. I cannot continue to replace a transmission every year. Thanks in advance.
I was driving my vehicle to work and suddenly the transmission will not move the vehicle. I tried shifting to other gear positions but the vehicle still won't move. First time that this happened on me, I don not know if it occurred before to the previous owner. Bought the 2000 lexus rx 300 in 2004 and has 85k miles when transmission problem happened. Has to pay the dealer $4,000 to repair. Some owners of the same model vehicle has experienced the same problem.
Transmission on 2000 lexus rx300 is ruined at 110,000 miles and needs replacement, according to the lexus dealer. The owner's manual said no transmission fluid changes are necessary, yet with the failure the dealer wrote on the receipt that the transmission fluid had not been changed in a timely manner. Clearly they are at fault.
There is a forum on edmunds.com with postings of a lot of people who are having transmission problems with their lexus rx300's. I asked for help back in september/october of 2007 and have since had my problem fixed for n/c by lexus. Apparently others are not as lucky.
2000 rx 300 failing transmission. Started having trouble shifting in low gears when cold, now shifts inconsistently and sputters while idling. Mechanic says we need a new transmission, but I'm afraid fixing the transmission is just treating the symptoms of a design flaw.
2000 lexus rx300 with awd transmission had very hard shifts,and wouldn't even shift into reverse. Took it to aamco and they opened it up and told me I need complete planetary set gears,and charged me $1300 to put it back together. Still problem continued,took it to world wide transmission and they rebuilt for $3,400. Now it shifts better,but often with a kick on the downshifts between 2nd to 1st.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus rx300. While driving 55 MPH, the transmission began losing power and slipping out of gear. Eventually, the vehicle would not move at all and had to be towed. The diagnosis was transmission failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Transmission failure lexus rx300 2000 with only 73k miles on car. All scheduled maintenance completed by dealer up to this point. Rebuilt transmission currently being installed at a cost of 3,800 to 4,000 dollars by valley transmission. Planetary gears completely broken in transmission. There are hundreds of these complaints on lexusclub forum, and I would like to add my name to the list.
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