2000 Lexus RX300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Transmission stop working when I was driving at 40 miles for hour no drive or reverse, I turn off the engine and on again , work for few miles and had same problem . I call a tow truck. I try again at home and now transmission doesn't work and I see smoke from the transmission dipstick coming out. I check online and many people had the same problems with the Lexus rx 300.”

“With little/no warning, automatic transmission (2wd) failed. All gears (p,r,n,d,2,1) worked like neutral gear. If this would've occurred a few minutes earlier, my children and I (located at a sharp turn over a steep hill) could've been seriously injured or killed. Apparently, this is a common problem in Lexus RX300's from year 1999-2002. How many early transmission failures does it take to have a recall?”

“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.”

“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.”

“I own a 2000 model Lexus rx 300 which was been having all services on time at Lexus dealer and at 89k mile my transmission has been broken. I have learned that this a common encountered problem by may rx 300 owner and seems possible related to faulty manufacturing. I have contacted Lexus for replacement, however there seems to be a need for a recall on this matter.”