2001 Lexus RX300 transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 88 complaints for the 2001 Lexus RX300, 47% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 88 47% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 86 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 27 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 29 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 86 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 2% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was at a full stop and put into park. Pavement was level. Parking brake was not engaged. Both driver side doors were open and rear door lifted. I was loading vehicle for full 5 minutes. As I turned, saw vehicle begin to move in reverse at a very fast pace. Rolled into exterior stucco wall of garage. Damaged bumper and lift gate. No injuries. When the vehicle is put into park while running, when auto is put in reverse and foot is taken off brake the vehicle moves backward very quickly with no gas applied.
My transmission died on my 2001 lexus rx300 at 110k miles. The car stopped in the middle of a road during morning rush hours.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Lexus RX300
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints