2000 Lexus RX300 power train problems
138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Lexus RX300 — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission began not shifting smoothly and mechanic put in transmission fluid but could not locate any issues with it. Tranmission soon went completely out at 88,000 miles while driving on highway. Only owned suv for a year and a half. Had inspected before purchase and no problems noted. Very…”
filed Jun 13, 2018
“At approximately 150,000 my lexus rx 300 seized after pulling into a parking lot. I tried to restart the car and it would not move/turnover. Obviously, had to have it towed and the entire transmission needed to be replaced. I purchased a rebuilt transmission to the tune of about $4,000. There are…”
filed Oct 28, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to…
L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2020
Power Train problems in other RX300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RX300 | 7 | 28% |
| 2002 RX300 | 38 | 43% |
| 2001 RX300 | 123 | 73% |
| 1999 RX300 | 129 | 58% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Lexus RX300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.