Automatic transmission failure on 2000 Lexus RX300.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Lexus RX300. While driving under 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle did not lose power, but it failed to move. When the contact placed the gear in drive or reverse, the engine would rev but the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the failure was uncommon and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle remains at the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 76,000.

- Bowling Brook, IL, USA

Lexus rx-300 YR2000 (transmission problems).

- Alexandria, VA, USA

I have a 2000 Lexus Rx 300 with 103,000 miles. While driving it suddenly lurched, would not go and lurched again. The transmission failed suddenly. It "froze" meaning would not shift, the car would not move etc. I have never had any other problems with this car. I have owned it for more than 3 years. When I bought it, it had 33,000 miles. It has been fully and regularly serviced according to the manual. The car now is in the transmission shop having the transmission replaced.

- Florence, MA, USA

Car has 94,000 miles and has received all scheduled maintenance, including comprehensive 90K service two months ago. No impending problems were reported by dealer. Car made clinging/hesitation when leaving stop sign 2-3 times. Parked car and stopped engine. Car would not move in reverse. Shifted to drive - car moved fwd as much as possible (limited space). Tried rev again - car moved 12-18 inches and made very abrupt stop. Could not shift to neutral. Took car to dealer who recommend complete transmission replacement. Did search for "RX300 transmission failure on internet - found dozens of reports of similar problem - complete transmission failure, with absolutely no warning, on this make/model of car with similar mileage. I believe this is a manufacturing defect that should be investigated.

- Austin, TX, USA

2000 Lexus RX300. The transmission went out unexpectedly at 126,000 miles. I have several other vehicles (maxima 292,000+ miles, Silverado 1500 P/U 120,000+ miles and Honda Accord 240,000+ miles ) and none of the what is supposed to be inferior cars have had any sort of transmission problems. But a Lexus, which is supposed to mean quality, goes out at only 126,000. According to recent research on the lexusclubowners.com forum it appears that the RX300's and the 330's are plagued with transmission problems that should be addressed by the Lexus corporation.

- Adel, GA, USA

Bought 2000 Lexus RX300. 85,000 miles. Transmission is shot!

- Newark, DE, USA

I have a transmission failure in a 2000 Lexus Rx 300. The total cost of the repair is estimated to be in excess of $3K. The specialist that estimated the repair cost told me it is a nation wide "epic" problem, (his words), and that he could not even guarantee the repair because of the high rate of repeat failure.

- Wellington, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Lexus RX300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and could not drive in reverse. When driving forward at 32 mph the vehicle stalled again. The motor was running but the vehicle was immobile. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic, who diagnosed the failure as the transmission. The current mileage is 76,500, and failure mileage was 75,500.

- Holland, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Lexus RX300. While sitting at a stop light the driver smelled smoke. The smoke was present in the transmission, and there was a loss of transmission fluid. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new transmission. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The current and failure mileage were 101,000.

- Seaford, NY, USA

I have a Lexus RX300. It is a 2000 with 58,000 miles. The transmission went out and Lexus refuses to fix it under warranty (claiming its 6 year or 70,000 miles). Now that I am doing research, it appears that this is a major problem with the RX300. It appears they have faulty transmissions. I am hoping you can help. The forums seem to indicate that if we file reports, hopefully there will be a recall or some sort of legal claim. The Lexus of santa monica want to charge me $4,800, they offered a 10% discount.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

My 2000 Lexus RX300 transmission failed at 96,000 miles. I was in heavy traffic and was able to use gravity to drift off to the side of the road. I waited 2.5 hours for a tow truck.

- Corona, CA, USA

Transmission failure.

- Hampton Bays, NY, USA

My 2000 Lexus RX300 transmission has required replacement @ 90,000 miles. I have spent $3000.+ for repairs. I believe that recall would restore faith in the name of quality for Lexus. Be honest.

- Cleveland, SC, USA

- while driving on the road the transmission failed on a 2000 Lexus RX300. The vehicle would not go into neutral the vehicle would accelerate at low speeds at 15 mph. The contact took the vehicle to dealer, and the dealer stated that they tried to see if the manufacturer would cover the vehicle under goodwill, but the manufacturer insisted that they couldn't cover the repair due to the fact that vehicle was not under warranty.

- San Jose, CA, USA

Sitting in traffic and started to move when I noticed a feeling like I was on ice. A slight slip, then I moved. Not even a half mile down the road and my car would not move. The engine revved but no movement at all! my transmission went out at 85,000 miles!!!

- Parkesburg, PA, USA

2000 model Lexus RX300 with 75000 miles. Transmission went out after spending a week in a cold (never abover freezing) parking lot. Lexus dealer is claiming that the fluid needed to be replaced every 20K miles, although the user manual clearly states that under normal usage the transmission fluid does not need to be replaced. The transmission went out while driving, and no forward or reverse engagment was possible. Lexus is quoting 5200 for a complete rebuilt (not even new) transmission. I have owned many cars and this is the first transmission problem I have ever had, and with many fewer miles than my other cars.

- Longmont, CO, USA

- the contact stated that the transmission on a 2000 Lexus rx 300 failed. While driving through an intersection the vehicle suddenly started to lose power and stalled. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. While trying to accelerate the vehicle would not accelerate or go into reverse. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealership. At the dealership, they replaced the transmission on the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had received regularly scheduled servicing.

- San Jose, CA, USA

2000 RX300 with 111000 miles. Oil changes were conducted at every 1500 miles and every major service was done as recommended. Transmission completely died on the highway with no warning signs.

- Evans, GA, USA

Failed transmission 2000 RX300 Lexus miles 72000 I was told that this was the first of its kind at victory Toyota seaside ca and the mechanics had never seen this before I was perusing regular maintenance schedules for the RX300 and found roughly 20 some failed transmissions listed on the 1999 and 2000 models. Toyota is not taking responsibility for this crappy design but it was mentioned that the next year the design was improved!! we also paid 7000$ for the job and other folks paid on the order of 4000.

- Monterey, CA, USA