1999 Lexus Rx300 transmission problems
The 1999 Lexus Rx300 has 132 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 49% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
132
Transmission complaints
49%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“THE WHEELS OF A 1999 RX300 LOCKED UP AT HIGHWAY SPEED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN 220 DEGREES AND CRASH INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH. TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED BY DEALER/INSURANCE CO. ABS SENSORS ARE RUSTING AT THE WHEELS AND REQUIRE REPAIR AFTER ONLY 23 MONTHS/27K MILES SINCE THE LAST ABS SENSOR…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1999 Lexus Rx300 have?
NHTSA has 132 complaints about the 1999 Lexus Rx300 transmission — 49% 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.