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#2400 of 2407 Do any AWD crossovers/SUVs NOT have transmission issues? by awdhelp Aug 10, 2009 (7:30 am)
Hi everyone, My 2001 Lexus RX300's transmission just failed and I'm looking for a new AWD crossover-type vehicle, preferably in the same luxury class. I've seen lots of posts here and elsewhere that transmission problems are the norm for this model, though I got a lot more mileage out of mine (140k) than most seem to. I'd love a new RX but not if I'm setting myself up for another transmission failure. So, in looking at some competitors, I'm also seeing lots of posts about transmission problems around 80-100k for many models of AWD crossovers.   My question for any mechanics and/or serial luxury crossover buyers is, are there any vehicles in this category that seem to have fewer transmission problems (and fewer overall reliability problems)? Some I'm considering are the Infiniti EX, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and Mercedes GLK 350 (all AWD).   Thanks! Replies to this message: isellhondas (Sep 11, 2009 4:50 pm)
#2401 of 2407 Re: 97 Mazda 626 Transmission OBDII Code P0708 [whidbeyrep] by briandtatum Aug 22, 2009 (10:38 pm)
Replying to: whidbeyrep (Feb 03, 2007 7:33 pm) Hey I had the same problem in a 99 626. Just run it back into your radiator but after the cooler and the O/D light won't come on no more.
#2402 of 2407 Re: Do any AWD crossovers/SUVs NOT have transmission issues? [awdhelp] by isellhondas Sep 11, 2009 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: awdhelp (Aug 10, 2009 7:30 am) It sounds like you don't like troubles. If this is the case, I would remove the Volvo and Mercedes from your list!   Any car can go through a transmission at 100,000 miles especi9ally SUVS that tend to have a hard life.
#2403 of 2407 2003 Chevy Astro Conversion Van will not back up by rob5536 Sep 21, 2009 (6:28 am)
All- I have a 2003 Astro Conversion Van that has given me great service. I had to rescue the wife from the local Walley Word parking lot where she could not get the van to move in revese, but slightly and then it felt like it was binding. I got it home replaced the fluid, filter, and substituted a quart for some lucas Transmission fix thinking that something might be sticking. I still have no reverse unless you REALLY force it, now the van will drive in neutral, but slip. I still get normal shift and can run highway speeds in drive and while doing this I tried to engage/disengage the overdrive/tow button on the shifter, but got no noticeable change in RPM.    Thanks to all for you time to read and relpy! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 21, 2009 6:52 am)
#2404 of 2407 Re: 2003 Chevy Astro Conversion Van will not back up [rob5536] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 21, 2009 (6:52 am)
Replying to: rob5536 (Sep 21, 2009 6:28 am) No reverse is a bad sign and usually means internal wear or damage---but of course recheck your fluid levels and also make sure the linkage hasn't fallen off or isn't loose.   It's possible some valve is sticking but more likely forward clutch is not releasing or the sun shell is damaged.   By all means have the trouble codes read to see if there is a code present, but right offhand I'm not aware that this could be caused by electronics---but I don't know for sure.
#2405 of 2407 Re: Transmission Trauma? [KarenS] by fairmechanics Sep 22, 2009 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Jan 19, 1999 7:23 pm) Hopefully you can find the answer to you transmission problem on this thread. If you need additional help from a mechanic try www.fairmechanics.com. The site is local to Knoxville, TN but for anyone in the area I think it would be a good resource. Hope this helps.
#2406 of 2407 1997 saturn sl2 by joni49250 Sep 25, 2009 (5:14 pm)
the transmisson jerks when in low speed after up and over 50 the car dose great what could this be? i check the fluid its not low. now i am have problems with the coolant temp running half way at all times im worried, i cant be with out a car i have a child that is disabled and is having surgery oct first i don't want to break down.
#2407 of 2407 Trans. issues, maybe by mzdrea Nov 22, 2009 (8:52 pm)
On the wya to work, my 1990 Nissan Pathfinder Automatic 4WD, was traveling uphill, and suddenly decided it wanted back downhill, and began rolling back. I quickly pulled to the side of the road, only to find my car would not drive or go in reverse. My truck has been well maintained, we are the 2nd owner it has just over 200k, (a lot, but it was spolied rotten).   We had gone to Scranton over the weekend, and noticed a smoke coming into the vehicle, we pulled over and checked under the vehicle, we didn't see anything. It was a light smoke, and we assumed it was the exhaust leak and cover the hole it was coming in. Now, I'm not so sure.   There is plenty of fluid in the truck, the oil was changed 2 days before the incident. We also noticed a slight grinding noise in the front drivers side, (we had the front end rebuilt last Nov). We have put som much money in the truck we are broke I don't want to get rid of it, so any advice would be helpful while we decide to have it towed to a shop or scraped.   Thanks

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