1999 Lexus RX transmission problems
The 1999 Lexus RX has 29 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 71% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
29
Transmission complaints
71%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“1999 LEXUS RX300 AWD, TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED LIMIT OF 75 MPH. TRANSMISSION WENT IN TO NEUTRAL, AND CREATED A SERIOUS DRIVING HAZARD THAT REQUIRED MANEUVERING THROUGH TRAFFIC WITH NO CONTROL TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO BACK IN TO GEAR AND…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1999 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 1999 Lexus RX transmission — 71% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.