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#300 of 306 My 2001 RX300 by bigal1967 Oct 07, 2009 (9:14 pm)
I purchased this 2001 rx300 2 years ago and it came with all the service papers and complete documentation for what had been done and all the transmission service. It now has 141,000 miles and the Trans locked up today. Wouldn't go into Reverse then drive then it would if you hit the gas after shifting into that gear. I am going to have it rebuilt for $3K. It seems this is not a rare problem, nice to know and I may look at going back to Honda. Replies to this message: la4mead (Oct 07, 2009 9:51 pm)
#301 of 306 Re: My 2001 RX300 [bigal1967] by la4mead Oct 07, 2009 (9:51 pm)
Replying to: bigal1967 (Oct 07, 2009 9:14 pm) Very likely the 01 RX transmission has more expectation of durability and complaints of trouble, and sorry to hear it happened to you. But consider even a Honda might need transmission rebuild after 141,000, and should have transmission service within 2 years (couldn't tell from your note when the last was) too. Certain Hondas have been known to fail earlier, also. I know that's no comfort, and I wish I could say something that helps.   I wouldn't go by mfr rec's that are any longer than two years either, but most owners don't ask for service that costs extra like changing trans fluid and filter. Or brake or power steering fluid (I bet the color is dark on yours, but easy to purge with new). It's hard to say burned fluid is the cause of trouble rather than a symptom, but it's still a good idea.   I hope you like your car enough that after the rebuild you still have a nice car. It's still a nice package, as long as yours is in good condition. I hope you're happy with the result.
#302 of 306 Question on Lexus RX300 - question by michele0923 Oct 12, 2009 (5:40 pm)
I see a lot of posts about RX300's and transmissions. I have a 2000 RX 300 that is paid off with 137,000 miles. The transmission just went this weekend and now I am debating if I should spend the 4200.00 to fix it or get a new car. I would like to hear what people think but most importantly if I fix it will it happen again as many people say it is a problem with the car? Thanks Replies to this message: la4mead (Oct 12, 2009 6:45 pm) wwest (Oct 12, 2009 8:19 pm)
#303 of 306 Re: Question on Lexus RX300 - question [michele0923] by la4mead Oct 12, 2009 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: michele0923 (Oct 12, 2009 5:40 pm) Are you otherwise happy with your car? If not and you might be looking at an opportunity to make a change.
#304 of 306 Re: Question on Lexus RX300 - question [michele0923] by wwest Oct 12, 2009 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: michele0923 (Oct 12, 2009 5:40 pm) If ou shop around I'd bet you can get a remanufactured installed for ~$2,000. Then trade it in QUICK.
#305 of 306 hisekid by hisekid Nov 22, 2009 (5:46 pm)
Does the RX300 transmission problem affect th 2003 model year? The postings I saw refer to older RX300s. Replies to this message: wwest (Nov 28, 2009 8:40 am)
#306 of 306 Re: hisekid [hisekid] by wwest Nov 28, 2009 (8:40 am)
Replying to: hisekid (Nov 22, 2009 5:46 pm) It wasn't until the RX330 was introduced using DBW, E-throttle, to "protect" the drive train" that premature transaxle failures were alleviated. Interim measures were taken, for instance no late model, after '01, RX300's were shipped without the towing package.   By the time the '01 went into production Toyota was well aware of the causative factor of the all-to-numerous '99 & '00 premature transaxle failures and made a few corrective actions. In my opinion one of those was to "beef-up" the ATF pump capacity which led to the ATF itself being overheated prematurely.   By '01 there was also a pretty RADICAL change made in the RX300's F/awd system. The mechanical rear LSD was dropped entirely and a newly designed (more FLACCID IMMHO) VC, Viscous Clutch/Coupling was used. VSC/TC also became standard and TC was then used to provide rear and center diff'l LSD virtuality, making the VC virtually useless so it was dropped entirely for all future HL's and the RX330 (and perhaps also the RX350) product run.

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