CALRX300

HI, I have same problem as yours and my RX300's transmission broke down while on the freeway and it's very dangerous because it just didn't move but slow down. I called Lexus and it seems like they don't want to do anything because it's out of the warranty. My RX300 has 100 k but that's not the point. Lexus will call me within 2 days to advise what they are going to do but I doubt that they will do anything. I will have the shop to replace the transmission first and try to get reimburse. Please let me know what's your outcome and what are you going to do. Thanks.

Thank you for your comment, Yes as more people participate we are learning that indeed the RX300 AWD has a serious transmission problem. Make your concerns heard at Lexus of America. They will never admit the seriousness of the failure until all of the AWD RX300 customers speak up. Your tranny is probably close to being toast. Sorry, join the rest of us in our grief with such a poor design that is not being addressed by Lexus. What a dissappointment for what could have been a good customer experience. Just wanted you to know it will cost $4400 or more if you go past warranty. Remember you only have 6 years or 70k miles to take advantage of the warranty. Do not let Lexus shun you off, Tell them the burnt fluid indicates failure and you want a new transmission. ← Yes, I have 99 RX300 and the transmission fail on the freeway without any warning. The car has 101 k miles but I don't expect the Lexus transmission fail. I bought it as 2nd owner and only drive 5000 miles. I heard a lot of RX300 owners have the same transmission broke down. I complaint to Lexus for replacement but they insist my car is over 30 k warrenty. Something wrong with Lexus. I strongly complaint that I am not the only one. Some of the RX owners had transmission fail around 50 k. Lexus will have specialist call me within 2 days to see what they can do. Would some one let me kown if you have the same experience. Thanks in advance.