2000 Lexus RX transmission problems
The 2000 Lexus RX has 25 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 83% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
25
Transmission complaints
83%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS RX300. WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THE DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE. THE SMOKE WAS PRESENT IN THE TRANSMISSION , AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2000 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2000 Lexus RX transmission — 83% 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.