Lexus in Reverse Sends Engine into Violent Shake—Mechanic Gasps, "Oh My God!"

A Lexus owner complained about a strange "clicking" noise when shifting into reverse—a seemingly minor issue that left technicians at Tech3 Auto Repair in California utterly stunned. In the video, as the car was shifted into reverse again, the entire engine violently rocked back and forth, shaking so intensely that it slammed the hood shut on its own, prompting bystanders to exclaim, "Oh my God!" Technicians diagnosed the problem as failed engine mounts—rubber-and-metal components designed to secure the engine and absorb vibrations—which had deteriorated and broken. This allowed the engine to shift dramatically under torque. If left unaddressed, such a failure can lead to severe vibrations and damage to the drivetrain. Fortunately, the issue was immediately obvious, making the repair straightforward. The video has garnered over 40,000 views on TikTok, with viewers joking that the engine was "waving hello" to the audience.