KnownCarProblems2000 Lexus RX Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus RX, most often about the transmission (86% of complaints, typically around 95,000 miles). It is 13th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints.
Complaints29
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1
Most common 2000 Lexus RX problems
Transmission
25 complaints · 86%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
: the contact stated while driving the vehicle 35 MPH the transmission failed. The vehicle acted as if it was in neutral. The vehicle restarted after a few minutes and was driven to a dealership. The vehicle continued to shift very hard and felt as if were going to stall. The dealership determined the transmission…
My 2000 Lexus rx300 transmission failed at 96,000 miles. I was in heavy traffic and was able to use gravity to drift off to the side of the road. I waited 2.5 hours for a tow truck.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Lexus RX recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Lexus RX
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus RX?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (25 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus RX have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Lexus RX. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Lexus RX?
- It is 13th of 27 RX model years by number of complaints, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.