Any high mileage RX without transmission problem?
01-13-14, 01:42 PM
#121
Yea, why I no longer live in PA full-time and only go to visit the cabin during the holidays. We used to store our nice rides in the mines out your way and drive our beaters this time of year.
01-13-14, 04:13 PM
#122
After the mechanic did the drain and refill, I drove it around town for 20 minutes and I checked the fluid level after. Looks redish and has no burnt smell to it. Anyway, $66 for 20K miles (usually means 2 years of driveing for my wife) maybe a overkill, but to me it is cheap insurance and a peace of mind.
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01-14-14, 02:32 AM
#124
I also searched the hybrid section, but couldn't find anything.
Hopefully it means that it doesn't have any problems...
...but just in case, is there anyone who knows more, or can point me in the right direction?
My 2008 only has 50k miles or so, and is smooth as silk, but I wouldn't mind replacing the oil or something, if that ensures a better longevity...
01-30-14, 06:26 PM
#126
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My daughter has a 2004 RX that I bought new in 03 and the transmission is "so far so good". No issues at 110,000. Due for a fluid change and will know more then.
01-30-14, 06:30 PM
#127
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To be honest, and I have thought this for a while. I think this was a bit of a scam. I mean maybe a few bad transmissions as every car has them but some people either worry too much, or make issues that work for other car companies. I had issues but they were really due to bad work done by the last owner. Gasket stuff. This page made for so much worry and doubt I get there are a lot of people that simply did not buy an RX seeing this page.
Just my thoughts. Not trying to take away from real issues people have.
Just my thoughts. Not trying to take away from real issues people have.
01-31-14, 09:27 AM
#128
can toyota fix this? I absolutely HATE the lexus dealer here...
thx
01-31-14, 12:54 PM
#129
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...nsmission.html
01-31-14, 07:56 PM
#130
Have you owned since new? Did you ever have the transmission ECU recalibrated?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...nsmission.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...nsmission.html
edit: is this something that toyota can do if I take this TSB down there? Or will they have it already? guesstimates on costs?
thx
Last edited by mpatton; 01-31-14 at 07:58 PM. Reason: more questions
01-31-14, 08:35 PM
#131
Believe you would be best served by going to a Lexus dealership to first see if this work has been done previous on your vehicle and if not what they would charge to perform the service. For all you know it may have already been done to your RX and you have a different problem on your hands.
02-01-14, 11:44 AM
#132
Believe you would be best served by going to a Lexus dealership to first see if this work has been done previous on your vehicle and if not what they would charge to perform the service. For all you know it may have already been done to your RX and you have a different problem on your hands.
never done on this car, I'm gonna guess it has never been done.
For my own reasons, I sincerely dislike the lexus dealership here and have taken this car to the toyota dealer down the street only (in the short time I've owned it).
I will say that the "intermittent" shifting is most felt when I'm driving like a granny...
02-01-14, 12:56 PM
#133
The transmission issue will cost you 1-2 hours labor. As it is not a recall item and you are long out of warranty it would come out of your pocket. Most who complained of the problem report it as not knowing which gear to select in some situations such as a quick on/off of the gas pedal which might occur in stop-and-go traffic. Another was the lag between the time the gas pedal was fully depressed and the vehicle actually reacting in cases where you need immediate speed when trying to merge into traffic on a highway. Some reported some relief by disconnecting the battery for 20+ minutes to clear out any learned behaviors but the only true relief came from reprogramming the transmission. Remember, there is no true throttle cable in this RX and instead is a drive-by-wire throttle system.
The brake switch recall along with any others such as the floor mat clips would be best to just let the Lexus dealership do if it has not been done already no matter your dislike of the folks. There would be no charge and you would likely get a loaner vehicle for the visit.
02-01-14, 01:15 PM
#134
It does not show for me either though I know it was done. Perhaps it is a line item which does not show on a previous service. Again, a reason to at least talk to the local Lexus dealership if only to get a better printout of the work performed.
The transmission issue will cost you 1-2 hours labor. As it is not a recall item and you are long out of warranty it would come out of your pocket. Most who complained of the problem report it as not knowing which gear to select in some situations such as a quick on/off of the gas pedal which might occur in stop-and-go traffic. Another was the lag between the time the gas pedal was fully depressed and the vehicle actually reacting in cases where you need immediate speed when trying to merge into traffic on a highway. Some reported some relief by disconnecting the battery for 20+ minutes to clear out any learned behaviors but the only true relief came from reprogramming the transmission. Remember, there is no true throttle cable in this RX and instead is a drive-by-wire throttle system.
The brake switch recall along with any others such as the floor mat clips would be best to just let the Lexus dealership do if it has not been done already no matter your dislike of the folks. There would be no charge and you would likely get a loaner vehicle for the visit.
The transmission issue will cost you 1-2 hours labor. As it is not a recall item and you are long out of warranty it would come out of your pocket. Most who complained of the problem report it as not knowing which gear to select in some situations such as a quick on/off of the gas pedal which might occur in stop-and-go traffic. Another was the lag between the time the gas pedal was fully depressed and the vehicle actually reacting in cases where you need immediate speed when trying to merge into traffic on a highway. Some reported some relief by disconnecting the battery for 20+ minutes to clear out any learned behaviors but the only true relief came from reprogramming the transmission. Remember, there is no true throttle cable in this RX and instead is a drive-by-wire throttle system.
The brake switch recall along with any others such as the floor mat clips would be best to just let the Lexus dealership do if it has not been done already no matter your dislike of the folks. There would be no charge and you would likely get a loaner vehicle for the visit.
Anyway, I appreciate the info, I don't mind paying the labor on the reprogramming if it will fix the issue.
02-01-14, 03:43 PM
#135