We were not too sure about the cost and timeframe she proposed, and got it towed to our city for our local dealer and Lexus cust service to take a look at. The dealer could not duplicate the problem when the car was warm. Judging by the number of similar reports at or around the same mileage, I feel that the transmission was not engineered properly and Lexus did nothing to correct the problem. I lawfully file this case for a recall and full repair by Lexus at no cost to me upon presence of proven track records of car maintenance. This way you get a good quality National bearing instead of some off brand Bottom Line recommended Bearing units are solid.
I'm probably more agressive than the average Lexus driver but not really bad compared to most of the other So Cal drivers and I do tend to drive a bit more than average 16-17k a year with a good bit of city driving. The dealer stated that there was a complete transmission failure. Or look for a used transmission to replace the old one? Do not mix with other coolants especially silicated coolants , as this may cause gel formation and clog your radiator. The third time the car jerked when attempting to accelerate and then the transmission was completely gone ¿ the car would not move at all in any gear. I have done all my maintenance including oil and filter change at one dealer and this time took it to another dealer for a change.
I then came to a stop and put the car back into drive and the car began to buck again and I heard a grinding sound and then nothing. Lexus provided no assistance on this issue. But since I didn't get an honest and clear response, I rated them 1-star because I don't feel the dealer as being honest and straightforward to potential customer. This presents a dangerous condition as the transmission went out virtually immediately, leaving the vehicle essentially disabled and almost as if in neutral. You would think after building such nice cars that the transmission would have the same reliability as the engine. The Lexus dealer was 35 miles away. Marketing studies show it costs 5 times more to find a new customer than it does to keep an existing one.
The contact pulled into her driveway and attempted to place the vehicle into reverse, but was unsuccessful. This way you get a good quality National bearing instead of some off brand Bottom Line recommended Bearing units are solid. I lawfully file this case for a recall and full repair by Lexus at no cost to me upon presence of proven track records of car maintenance. When this issue occurs, it may be due to a clutch that has to be replaced, although there are some problems that will require a more intensive check and repair. She was literally stuck on a one lane hill, due to a massive snowstorm that left the sides, of the street covered with piles of snow from the snowplow, with other vehicles behind her who could not go anywhere. They can't be installed in the hub however unless you have a press. I am on my third tranny and the damage done by the dealership installing them was beyond belief.
Dealer would not provide service under 100k extended warranty due to age. Some owners say the reimburement should apply to similar problems on regular passenger car models. She depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to move; however, the engine revved. I was a die-hard Lexus fan, but now I am very disappointed with the transmission dying so early. To buy a particular transmision, place your order online or call our sales staff at 1-866-612-9788 with the stock number. Those parts of the complaints are never revealed.
The consumer stated the transmission began to slip and hesitate when she would attempt to accelerate. Additionally, those chain outfits are frequently known for poor workmanship and for failure to stand behind their warranties when their overhauled transmission fails. Thank you both for your comments. Vehicle was towed to Lexus dealer where the transmission was replaced with factory reconditioned unit. There should be a class action lawsuit started for these transmission problems. Hence, make it a point to keep the transmission system clean and flowing smoothly to prevent costly repairs in the future. Thank you both for your comments.
They were racist and biased and would not fix it. My car would shift to neutral gear at speeds higher than 45 mph, requiring me to turn the ignition off and back on to drive only at lower speeds. Can any other reputable repair shop do this rebuilding job? My belief, based on 33 years of Toyota specific automatic transmission experience, is that failures would be zero if owners drained and refilled the 4. Unless owners speak up, the folks there have no idea that a problem exists. I have taken the car to the dealer for all routine scheduled maintenance and not skimped on anything.
It gave out in stop-and-go traffic. I was a die-hard Lexus fan, but now I am very disappointed with the transmission dying so early. . My car would shift to neutral gear at speeds higher than 45 mph, requiring me to turn the ignition off and back on to drive only at lower speeds. Lexus is under no obligation to do anything. Although no person was injured the potential of injury is great.
Vehicle is in good shape otherwise. I was initially shocked to see all of the posts regarding tranny issues with this line. A recall effort needs some impetus in the form of actual customer experiences. Moreover on this list I've read accounts of people who do frequent changes still having failures. Car kept revving but wouldn't drive. Last time the transmission fluids were changed at 89016. Comfort and Luxury with Lexus Pride in Ownership.
The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle beforehand and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. Vehicle is in good shape otherwise. This was when car got started cold and pulled backward and moved forward in about 10 minutes. At 62,000 miles, while my wife was driving home on a local highway the transmission failed completely. When I go to the internet and search this issue there are countless websites with owners with the same problem. Sometimes there does not exist a proper remedy and it needs to be formulated. I was able to limp home.