Blown transmission - Page 2

Joe G · 10-14-09, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RXSF

im a little skeptical about there just being a transmission lying around in the chicago area :/

but hope it gets fixed quick. lexus was never good with transmissions

I agree, my skepticism kicked in as well when you said a tramsmission was found so quickly for 2010.
Wish you the best of luck.

oldcajun · 10-14-09, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe G

I agree, my skepticism kicked in as well when you said a tramsmission was found so quickly for 2010.
Wish you the best of luck.

I believe that the 2010 now shares a transmission with the ES350 and V6 Camry so there should be lots of those around.
Steve

Stormforge · 10-14-09, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RXSF

lexus was never good with transmissions

have you driven a honda?

FisforFast · 10-13-09, 09:20 PM

Back in 1998 the transmission on our brand new Sienna blew at about 500 miles... Toyota replaced it and we haven't had a problem since then, and the car is still running fine last I checked. This is an isolated incident... stuff happens, really, not every car can be absolutely perfect. I'd be more alarmed if this were a common occurrence.

4482 · 10-14-09, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FisforFast

Back in 1998 the transmission on our brand new Sienna blew at about 500 miles... Toyota replaced it and we haven't had a problem since then, and the car is still running fine last I checked. This is an isolated incident... stuff happens, really, not every car can be absolutely perfect. I'd be more alarmed if this were a common occurrence.

Thank you for the reassurance ! I've had Toyota products for years and have always been very satisfied with their vehicles and service. Of course this has been the most serious problem I've ever had with ANY of the new cars I've had, and I've had many new cars over my 50+ years of driving. This episode will certainly put Toyota/Lexus to the test. Time will tell, and I'll keep you all informed, as we share in a costly common product. Right now my confidence has been a little shaken in Lexus. I hope it can be rebuilt.

Thank you all for your input !

rxets · 10-13-09, 09:34 PM

Sorry to hear this. However, I have to say your dealer has done the decent jobs to quickly respond and replace it. Not everyone can get the tranny replaced in a few days. Usually they have the limited spare part in the regional centers. Glad they find one for you.

pulp · 10-14-09, 05:02 AM

that sucks on a brand new car, but glad to hear the dealer is taking care if it quickly and hopefully this is just an isolated incident.

mkimball · 10-14-09, 10:12 AM

Wow...this is unreal...I'm at about 1,000 miles on mine...thanks for letting us all know about this.

DigMyM35x · 10-24-09, 03:38 AM

Congrats on the fix! While I would be extremely perturbed about getting a rebuilt transmission, as you are, the reality is that you will more than likely be fine.

If you worry about it every day I'm sure you'll find things that upset you. If you try not to focus on it you might be surprised at how little it actually bothers you. Not easy to do but it's worth a try

When I bought an Infiniti M when they first came on the market in 2005 (06 model) I had a blown computer module. Turns out it was the main module that controlled everything from the door locks to the blender and coffeemaker. In other words - it was a major part. Because the car was new and demand exceeded expectations, Infiniti was not prepared with spare parts for the car. No one told me this and the process was a debacle in terms of getting the part in.

Long story short - I ended up waiting almost 30 days to get that part and driving a crappy loaner in the meantime while paying my high lease payment. I would imagine that if you had demanded, and even if Lexus had agreed to, a brand new transmission - it could have been many, many days/weeks waiting to get your RX back. So things may not be as bad as it seems.

Either way - you've gotten what you've gotten and it seems to be working fine. Don't stress and enjoy the ride

Thanks for keeping us updated!

Jay

The G Man · 10-28-09, 09:11 AM

4482, at a little over 2000 miles, your RX is still consider brand new. I would have demanded a brand new transmssion or at least an extended power train warranty. If I were you, I would file a compalin with Lexus headquarter and have a lawyer sent them a letter.

4482 · 10-28-09, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The G Man

4482, at a little over 2000 miles, your RX is still consider brand new. I would have demanded a brand new transmssion or at least an extended power train warranty. If I were you, I would file a compalin with Lexus headquarter and have a lawyer sent them a letter.

If you go into the Lexus Warranty Guide, it says they can use re-manufactured parts. As long as it comes with the full 72 month warranty I'm not going to get my blood pressure up. At this point it does not fit the Ohio lemon law either. As I've said before the transmission shifts as smooth as silk. Who knows, it could be a new transmission. Lexus has offered me a "perk" which I've not received as yet. I'll leave it at that for now.

The G Man · 10-28-09, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 4482

If you go into the Lexus Warranty Guide, it says they can use re-manufactured parts. As long as it comes with the full 72 month warranty I'm not going to get my blood pressure up. At this point it does not fit the Ohio lemon law either. As I've said before the transmission shifts as smooth as silk. Who knows, it could be a new transmission. Lexus has offered me a "perk" which I've not received as yet. I'll leave it at that for now.

Isnt the regular powertrain warranty 72 months anyways? I am glad you have your RX back, but I am sorry my friend, you bought a new car with a used transmssion and should be compensated for it, but for the sake of your blood pressure, lets leave it at that.

purebliss · 11-03-09, 03:00 PM

I would make them give you the extended warranty.
They will if you tell them thats what you want.

That is what we did for are ES customer who tranny blew and when Lexus stopped replacing there cars.

If you really wanted to complain to area rep I am sure Lexus would replace that truck. However it would take a lot of engery but they would do it.

Joe G · 11-03-09, 05:03 PM

I asked for an extended warranty on my new engine through corporate but was denied. They said I still have the remainder of the factory warranty.
Maybe the policy is different for reman parts under warranty?

kitlz · 11-03-09, 07:12 PM

Joe, that doesn't make sense. The warranty should have restarted when the engine was changed. I certainly hope you won't need it. I know Lexus uses remanufactured parts which I hate. Looking back I had two parts replaced in my 99 RX this way, the liftgate lock assembly and A/C compressor. The first remanufactured liftgate lock assembly turned out to be defective. The tech who installed it almost lost his job because the service manager and service advisor thought he didn't replace it. Well, after a few more times it finally opened. The dealer wound up ordering and installing yet another one. With the A/C compressor, I traded in the car about a month after it was installed so I don't know how that held up. Both of these repairs were outside of the standard warranty. Fortunately I had purchased the extended warranty and was covered. And my dealer didn't charge me the $50 deductible.

Joe and 4482, I would really push Lexus to give you an extended warranty if you can for peace of mind. Your confidence has been severely shaken. It's a small price for Lexus to pay. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.