2001 Lexus RX300: check engine light

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure for an engine oil leak. They found the leakage in the number three and number four cylinder intake valves. The manufacturer was notified who stated they would only cover $2500 of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000. ....updated 10/11/12 *bf the consumer the engine oil indicator is also defective. It does not warn the driver when the has depleted. Updated 10/15/2012

Filed May 5, 2011 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · MN

2001 lexus rx300 at 113k mi. Suddenly the gears are slipping or loose in reverse or drive when starting from stop - takes a second to click into gear and move the SUV- random in nature and occurrence. About a few months later the dash lights come on vsc and check engine lights. Lexus dealer says warning lights are for solenoid e. They recommend replacing full transmission as they cannot be sure replacing the solenoid will not damage the transmission - $4,500 is the damage - ouch! I am reading this is a common problem for lexus rx300's - why isn't lexus doing anything about this- large hit to the family budget!!!!

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Transmission · 142,000 miles · CA

The automatic transmission on my 2001 lexus rx300 fwd went out at 142,000 miles. This car was purchase new from a lexus dealer and serviced, in accordance with the service manual, at the same dealer. Most recently the transmission was serviced at 135,000 miles and all was fine. On jan. 8 the car was on the freeway and the transmission dropped into a lower gear for no apparent reason and the engine revved close to red line. Check engine light did not come on. I was able to pull over just before entering a tunnel. Transmission fluid looks fine. The car was towed to the dealer and I've been told it needs a new transmission at a cost of $5000+ for parts and labor.

Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lexus rx300. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a lexus dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle will be repaired at the owners expense since there was no valid warranty. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 116,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · CA

A little over one year ago my car was making a noise and the check engine lights came on. I took it to my usual mechanic and they said it was the transmission. A friend of mine with the same make and model of vehicle had just recently experienced the same problem, so I called the dealership. When I told the representative at the dealership what the mechanic said, I didn't even have to tell him the year of my car. He knew immediately the year of my car and almost the exact mileage, and said yes it was the transmission. He said that it was a "normal" problem with this car since it was a car engine on a truck chassis. Since I was able to show proof that I did the maintenance on the vehicle he spoke with his manager and they paid for the parts ( a rebuilt transmission) and I paid for the labor. ($1400) while sitting in the lobby to pick up my car I overheard 2 other people picking up their cars with the same issue. I never followed up with it, but have since heard of 2 other people that had the same problem at the same approximate mileage (80,000- 85,000). I am now experiencing further issues with my vehicle that they can't seem to figure out, which has prompted me to follow through with a complaint. If nothing else I think this transmission needs to be recalled.