NHTSA Complaint #10264208 — 2000 LEXUS RX300
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10264208 |
| Vehicle | 2000 LEXUS RX300 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 75,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KY |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS RX300. THE CONTACT HEARD A SCREECHING SOUND THAT OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE SOUND WOULD CEASE SEVERAL MINUTES LATER. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE NOISE. SHE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE OUTER CASING FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED A MILKY WHITE COLOR, WHICH HINDERS EFFECTIVE LIGHTING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,900 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
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