1999 Lexus RX 300 AWD 3.0 V6

Summary:

Right now I wouldn't recommend Lexus to anyone

Faults:

Had a transmission problem shifting gears between 2nd and 3rd; hesitates, then does a hard shift.

Dealer service diagnosis was to replace the whole transmission, which will cost about $5000.

General Comments:

Car's been very good so far, but problems started just recently.

Had to replace the air intake control valve, just about a month ago, because the car won't start, and it was not cheap.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 11th February, 2011

11th Feb 2011, 13:36

Make a fuss at the Lexus dealer, my 330 tranny locked up at 250km and they fixed it (replaced the whole thing) for free.

It was 3 years old.

1999 Lexus RX 300

Summary:

I got a lemon

Faults:

At 28,000 miles, it started burning oil. Lexus replaced the engine at no cost.

At 100,000 miles, it had transmission problems. Lexus paid half of replacement.

At 167,000 miles, it needs new rear wheel bearings.

I have replaced the O2 sensors twice.

The check engine light is still on.

General Comments:

Believe what you hear about buying first model year of vehicles.

I love this car, barring the fact it's had too many problems for a luxury price range vehicle.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th January, 2011

19th Jan 2011, 14:59

I am not a fan of Lexus/Toyota, but I found it very impressive that they were willing to chip in for half of the cost to replace your transmission at 100K miles.

1999 Lexus RX 300 AWD 3.0

Summary:

Got a good deal on this car

Faults:

My transmission was lagging, and I had a friend look at it. Thought my transmission was going out, but he told me it was the transmission speed sensor. Replaced the sensor, and car runs great.

Hope it helps someone!

General Comments:

Hate the turning radius.

However lots of space.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 9th December, 2010

1999 Lexus RX 300

Summary:

Excellent, designed to last

Faults:

About people complaining with transmission problems. For God's sake, change the transmission fluid with flush.

When I got car, it was 10 years old with 120 000 miles on it. In 2 months, one morning the car refused to move; the engine was working fine.

I thought, that's it, time for new transmission.

Brought it to friend of mine's transmission shop; he flashed the transmission with a special machine, replacing all the old fluid, put in new tranny filter, and the car was driving like new.

His comment was that no one ever changed tranny fluid on this car.

Since then I've put 44000 miles on it, and love this car.

General Comments:

Love it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th November, 2010

11th Jan 2015, 18:47

* Sometimes changing the transmission fluid will RUIN a working, older transmission. Be careful.

In reply to 11th Jan 2015, 18:47

2nd Oct 2024, 18:38

Transmission fluid needs changes every 10,000 miles. Or else the transmission will not last for long. It's just like changing the diff fluid and engine oil.

In reply to 2nd Oct 2024, 18:38

6th Oct 2024, 00:10

Automatic gearbox oil does not need to be replaced THAT frequently. Engine oil might be able to sufficiently do its job at that change interval - provided it is on a modern vehicle, and the precise, specified oil is used (e.g., VW or BMW long-life). But the automatic gearbox (torque converter, not dual-clutch/DSGs) in most vehicles only needs a full service (not just the oil, but the filter/s within) at around 100,000 km (or 60K mi). You could do the automatic gearbox service at 60,000 km (37K mi) if you really want to play it safe, but no need to be doing it every 10K mi. Else everyone would need to do it every engine oil change.

In reply to 2nd Oct 2024, 18:38

6th Oct 2024, 19:05

Is this based on any factual evidence -- or is it just your opinion? Because there is NO vehicle manufacturer who recommends replacing the transmission fluid every 10K miles.

1999 Lexus RX 300

Summary:

I like the car, but would love it if Lexus would correct the transmission

Faults:

At 85,000 miles my transmission went out. The dealer quoted me 6,000.00 to replace it. I ended up paying 2,000.00 to have it rebuilt. At 145,000 my Lexus transmission is gone out again.

My automatic locks have started to lock and unlock.

The oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. I purchased this SUV used as a returned lease; it was in excellent condition.

General Comments:

The SUV is well built. I have no problems with blind spots. And when it is driving, it drives well.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 18th November, 2010