2002 Lexus RX300 transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 20 complaints for the 2002 Lexus RX300, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 19 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 | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Early transmission failure on early model lexus rx300 from 1997 to 2003. I own a 2002 rx300 and the transmission failed at about 100,000 miles. It happened with no notice causing my engine to slow on the road and then was rear ended by another vehicle. I seem to be a lucky one as I read thousands of lexus rx300 owners transmissions needed to be replaced between 70,000 and 90,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus rx300. The contact stated his transmission fails whenever he drives, the transmission makes noise. The gear is slipping and the vehicle will not move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the transmission was replaced for $4800. There is a power train warranty but they will not honor it and want the contact to pay for the repairs. The toyota/lexus manufacturer was called and they stated they will not honor the warranty. The failure mileage was 57,465. Updated 04/15/10.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Lexus RX300
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints