| Issue ID | 735814 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10281187 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RX300 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/08/09 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Product type code | EQUIPMENT |
| Description of the problem | The transmissions in lexus rx300 models are unsafe. The transmission in my rx300 had to be replaced at 70,000 miles and again at 120,000 miles. Lexus is not standing behind their product. There have been numerous complaints about the transmission in the rx300 model. Lexus will not acknowledge this defect. Also, i was misled at the dealership the first time they replaced the transmission. I was assured that the transmission was not "refurbished", when, indeed, it is not a new transmission. The definition of the word "refurbished" was in question. The transmission going out repeatedly and so early in the rx300 model is a safety hazard. Lexus' failure to acknowledge the problem and their decision to wait until someone has a problem with the transmission is a safety issue in itself. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EATONTON, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
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