Faults:

The worst car ever built. First the 3 out of 6 cylinders stopped working,.. lexus dealership told I needed a new engine, so I got it done for $4k. 2 months later, transmission started slipping. The dealer told me the trans is gone bad, and I need new transmission now,.. that will cost me $5k... The Lexus dealership will not contribute at all to any of the expenses... if you are planning to buy this car, please consider another one! thank you.

Faults:

About a month after purchasing my Lexus RX300, I needed to have it brought into the dealership to find out I needed to replace the oxygen sensor. The dealership paid for it. Since then I've really enjoyed my used Lexus. It's comfortable, and drives well. There were only two prior owners, so it was well taken care of.

The only problems I've had are a cracked windshield and a flat tire, which typically happens, and need replacing. Overall, I love my Lexus!

General Comments:

Love the leather heated seats, the interior is in great condition, love the moonroof and rack. For having 154,000 miles she runs great.

Nice for summer driving, and definitely awesome for winter driving with the 4WD.

No problems. Yet. (Knock on wood)

Faults:

Transmission beginning to not engage. Jerks into reverse after some waiting.

Heating system failed at an early age and dealer replaced.

Driver seat belt is poorly designed.

General Comments:

Good car overall unless I discover this transmission problem is serious. I would guess that to be the case given the other comments on this site.

Faults:

I bought the '99 RX300 certified used. At 85,000 the engine blew. Lexus called it premature wearing of the rods. At 92,000 the transmission went. Fortunately, both were fully covered under the 100,000 mile certified warranty and I got free loaners both times. It runs better than ever now at 136,000 but I'm amazed to have two such major areas go before 100,000. The compressor went at 110,000 and that cost me $1,000.

Faults:

My 1999 Lexus RX 300 Transmission went out at 121,000 miles.

General Comments:

My 1999 Lexus RX300 transmission went out at only 121,000! This type of problem should happen with that type of vehicle. It cost me $3600 at a TENN dealership to replace. There were no signs of problems, it just quit on the freeway. Who can I complain to? Lexus was ABSOLUTELY no help!

Faults:

Transmission failure at 103,000.

General Comments:

It is another case of transmission failure of Lexus RX300, what a shame of Lexus.

I am the first owner of a 1999 Lexus RX300. The transmission was just failed at 103,000. What a shame of Lexus for its reputation in high quality vehicles, and it was completely made in Japan!!!.

No one after paying $40k plus would expect a $5000 transmission rebuilt cost.

In my opinion, Lexus is not as honest as local (US) manufacturers. I think Lexus may take the responsibility only if there would be a news report about Lexus's so-called high quality vehicles, taking so many cases of transmission failure of RX300.