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Active Recalls (2)

11V539000 Nov 9, 2011 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 L...

11V112000 Feb 24, 2011 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOO...

Complaints

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Apr 28, 2021 Structure 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

Apr 28, 2021 Structure 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

Aug 20, 2020 Air Bags 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED NEAR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG HOUSING. THE DASHBOARD FRACTURE EXPANDED THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG OUTLINE TO BE VISIBLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ...

Aug 20, 2020 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED NEAR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG HOUSING. THE DASHBOARD FRACTURE EXPANDED THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG OUTLINE TO BE VISIBLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ...

Aug 20, 2020 Air Bags 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED NEAR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG HOUSING. THE DASHBOARD FRACTURE EXPANDED THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG OUTLINE TO BE VISIBLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ...

Aug 20, 2020 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED NEAR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG HOUSING. THE DASHBOARD FRACTURE EXPANDED THROUGHOUT THE DASHBOARD AND CAUSED THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG OUTLINE TO BE VISIBLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ...

Dec 9, 2019 Steering 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VSC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY. IN COLD WEATHER, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER AND MANUF...

Dec 9, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VSC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY. IN COLD WEATHER, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER AND MANUF...

Dec 9, 2019 Steering 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VSC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY. IN COLD WEATHER, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER AND MANUF...

Dec 9, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VSC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY. IN COLD WEATHER, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER AND MANUF...

Feb 25, 2019 Engine 205,000 mi

TIMING BELT BROKE ON THE EXPRESSWAY DRIVING 65 MPH CAUSING ME TO LOOSE POWER AND ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING CAUSING THE CAR TO HEAT UP. THE TIMING BELT BROKE AND THE MECHANIC SAID THE CAR HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR AND IS NOT WORTH FIXING.

Feb 25, 2019 Engine 205,000 mi

TIMING BELT BROKE ON THE EXPRESSWAY DRIVING 65 MPH CAUSING ME TO LOOSE POWER AND ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING CAUSING THE CAR TO HEAT UP. THE TIMING BELT BROKE AND THE MECHANIC SAID THE CAR HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR AND IS NOT WORTH FIXING.

Dec 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

HELLO, THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT OF LEXUS VEHICLE I OWN. I AM FILING THE COMPLIANT ABOUT THE FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE 2 TIRES I PURCHASED FROM LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE COUPLE YEARS AGAIN. I PURCHASE 5 TIRES INCLUDING A FULL SIZE SPARE. I DID FIRST TIRE ROTATION THIS MONTH AT THE SAME STORE LOCATION. THIS ...

Dec 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

HELLO, THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT OF LEXUS VEHICLE I OWN. I AM FILING THE COMPLIANT ABOUT THE FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE 2 TIRES I PURCHASED FROM LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE COUPLE YEARS AGAIN. I PURCHASE 5 TIRES INCLUDING A FULL SIZE SPARE. I DID FIRST TIRE ROTATION THIS MONTH AT THE SAME STORE LOCATION. THIS ...

Oct 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 91,000 mi

I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PARKING MY CAR (GOING SLOW) IN FRONT OF A DRY CLEANERS AND SUDDENLY THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED RIGHT THROUGH THE STORE FRONT. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO SHOCKED AND SCARED IN MY LIFE. DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE CAR MOVING SO FAST, I WAS NOT ABLE TO REACH THE BRAKES TO STOP...

Oct 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 91,000 mi

I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PARKING MY CAR (GOING SLOW) IN FRONT OF A DRY CLEANERS AND SUDDENLY THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF AND ACCELERATED RIGHT THROUGH THE STORE FRONT. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO SHOCKED AND SCARED IN MY LIFE. DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE CAR MOVING SO FAST, I WAS NOT ABLE TO REACH THE BRAKES TO STOP...

Aug 19, 2018 Tires

FALKEN PRO G4 A/S 235/55/18 TIRE BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH

Aug 19, 2018 Tires

FALKEN PRO G4 A/S 235/55/18 TIRE BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH

Jul 31, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE RADIATOR FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO INDICATION ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT THE VEHICLE HAD OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR ONTO THE GROUND. CROWN...

Jul 31, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE RADIATOR FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO INDICATION ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT THE VEHICLE HAD OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR ONTO THE GROUND. CROWN...

Jul 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 68,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDERNEATH THE CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT IT OUT AND SAID THERE WAS LEAKAGE, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT. I HAD CAR TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER IN LEXINGTON KY.

Jul 28, 2018 Power Train Fire 68,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDERNEATH THE CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT IT OUT AND SAID THERE WAS LEAKAGE, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT. I HAD CAR TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER IN LEXINGTON KY.

Jul 28, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 68,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDERNEATH THE CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT IT OUT AND SAID THERE WAS LEAKAGE, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT. I HAD CAR TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER IN LEXINGTON KY.

Jul 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 68,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDERNEATH THE CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT IT OUT AND SAID THERE WAS LEAKAGE, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT. I HAD CAR TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER IN LEXINGTON KY.

Jul 28, 2018 Power Train Fire 68,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDERNEATH THE CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT IT OUT AND SAID THERE WAS LEAKAGE, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT. I HAD CAR TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER IN LEXINGTON KY.

Jul 28, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 68,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDERNEATH THE CAR. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT IT OUT AND SAID THERE WAS LEAKAGE, BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT. I HAD CAR TOWED TO LEXUS DEALER IN LEXINGTON KY.

Jul 23, 2018 Structure 120,000 mi

LEXUS HAD A RECALL TO REPAIR CRACKS RAPIDLY DEVELOPING IN THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL HAVING CANCER SURGERY. THE DATE FOR THE RECALL HAD JUST PASSED. I CALLED LEXUS AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR TO9 THE DEALER. THE DEALER FOUND THE PROBLEM AND WROTE OF AN ESTIMATE ...

Jul 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

LEXUS HAD A RECALL TO REPAIR CRACKS RAPIDLY DEVELOPING IN THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL HAVING CANCER SURGERY. THE DATE FOR THE RECALL HAD JUST PASSED. I CALLED LEXUS AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR TO9 THE DEALER. THE DEALER FOUND THE PROBLEM AND WROTE OF AN ESTIMATE ...

Jul 23, 2018 Structure 120,000 mi

LEXUS HAD A RECALL TO REPAIR CRACKS RAPIDLY DEVELOPING IN THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL HAVING CANCER SURGERY. THE DATE FOR THE RECALL HAD JUST PASSED. I CALLED LEXUS AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR TO9 THE DEALER. THE DEALER FOUND THE PROBLEM AND WROTE OF AN ESTIMATE ...

Jul 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

LEXUS HAD A RECALL TO REPAIR CRACKS RAPIDLY DEVELOPING IN THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL HAVING CANCER SURGERY. THE DATE FOR THE RECALL HAD JUST PASSED. I CALLED LEXUS AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR TO9 THE DEALER. THE DEALER FOUND THE PROBLEM AND WROTE OF AN ESTIMATE ...

Jul 3, 2018 Wheels 170,773 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH TWO-PIECE STYLE LUG NUTS CONSISTING OF A PHYSICAL LUG NUT AND A DECORATIVE CAP. LUG NUTS ARE 21MM IN SIZE. OVER TIME, ESPECIALLY IN HUMID CLIMATES OR WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED, LUG NUTS SWELL BETWEEN DECORATIVE CAP AND PHYSICAL LUG NUT DUE TO CORROSION. SWELLING CAN CAUSE 21MM...

Jul 3, 2018 Wheels 170,773 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH TWO-PIECE STYLE LUG NUTS CONSISTING OF A PHYSICAL LUG NUT AND A DECORATIVE CAP. LUG NUTS ARE 21MM IN SIZE. OVER TIME, ESPECIALLY IN HUMID CLIMATES OR WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED, LUG NUTS SWELL BETWEEN DECORATIVE CAP AND PHYSICAL LUG NUT DUE TO CORROSION. SWELLING CAN CAUSE 21MM...

Jun 19, 2018 Steering 130,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE BEING TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF ANNAPOLIS (121 FERGUSON ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21...

Jun 19, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE BEING TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF ANNAPOLIS (121 FERGUSON ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21...

Jun 19, 2018 Steering 130,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE BEING TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF ANNAPOLIS (121 FERGUSON ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21...

Jun 19, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE BEING TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF ANNAPOLIS (121 FERGUSON ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21...

May 1, 2018 Power Train 80,000 mi

ONE CAN SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO DIFFERENT GEARS, I.E. REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, WITHOUT STARTING THE VEHICLE ITSELF. ONE CAN TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR, I.E. REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE LISTED DATE.

May 1, 2018 Power Train 80,000 mi

ONE CAN SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO DIFFERENT GEARS, I.E. REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, WITHOUT STARTING THE VEHICLE ITSELF. ONE CAN TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR, I.E. REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE LISTED DATE.

Mar 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other 188,000 mi

SUNROOF SHATTERED FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING ON CALIFORNIA HWY 580 NEAR BERKELEY, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, COMBINATION THUD CRACKING SOUND, THINKING THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN STRUCK, EXCEPT THE CAR WAS NOT HIT OR UNDER AN OVERPASS; THE SUNROOF HAD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED AND BROKE INTO PIECES. LUCKILY...

Mar 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other 188,000 mi

SUNROOF SHATTERED FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING ON CALIFORNIA HWY 580 NEAR BERKELEY, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, COMBINATION THUD CRACKING SOUND, THINKING THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN STRUCK, EXCEPT THE CAR WAS NOT HIT OR UNDER AN OVERPASS; THE SUNROOF HAD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED AND BROKE INTO PIECES. LUCKILY...

Feb 20, 2018 Service Brakes

TAKATA RECALL, I CALLED ABOUT THE RECALL FOR THE ENGINE COOLING AND THE BRAKES HYDRULIC AND THEY SAY MY CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL BUT I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH MY COOLING

Feb 20, 2018 Engine

TAKATA RECALL, I CALLED ABOUT THE RECALL FOR THE ENGINE COOLING AND THE BRAKES HYDRULIC AND THEY SAY MY CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL BUT I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH MY COOLING

Feb 20, 2018 Service Brakes

TAKATA RECALL, I CALLED ABOUT THE RECALL FOR THE ENGINE COOLING AND THE BRAKES HYDRULIC AND THEY SAY MY CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL BUT I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH MY COOLING

Feb 20, 2018 Engine

TAKATA RECALL, I CALLED ABOUT THE RECALL FOR THE ENGINE COOLING AND THE BRAKES HYDRULIC AND THEY SAY MY CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL BUT I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH MY COOLING

Oct 6, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE CAR HAS VARIOUS ISSUES, ALL OF MY LIGHTS ARE ON THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN SINCE IVE PURCHED THE CAR. ITS SHUT OFF AS IVE BEEN DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES, IT WONT REACH ITS SPEED LIMIT FROM ACCELERATOR, IT KNOCK AND MAKES SOUNDS AND HAD AN ODOR COMING THROUGH VENTS. THE COMPANY ISN'T CONSISTENT WITH REPAI...

Oct 6, 2017 Electrical System

THE CAR HAS VARIOUS ISSUES, ALL OF MY LIGHTS ARE ON THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN SINCE IVE PURCHED THE CAR. ITS SHUT OFF AS IVE BEEN DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES, IT WONT REACH ITS SPEED LIMIT FROM ACCELERATOR, IT KNOCK AND MAKES SOUNDS AND HAD AN ODOR COMING THROUGH VENTS. THE COMPANY ISN'T CONSISTENT WITH REPAI...

Oct 6, 2017 Engine

THE CAR HAS VARIOUS ISSUES, ALL OF MY LIGHTS ARE ON THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN SINCE IVE PURCHED THE CAR. ITS SHUT OFF AS IVE BEEN DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES, IT WONT REACH ITS SPEED LIMIT FROM ACCELERATOR, IT KNOCK AND MAKES SOUNDS AND HAD AN ODOR COMING THROUGH VENTS. THE COMPANY ISN'T CONSISTENT WITH REPAI...

Oct 6, 2017 Seat Belts

THE KEY BROKE INTO THE IGNITION, DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR OT NEW KEY EVEN THOUGH I HADN'T HAD IT VERY LONG. THE STERING WHEEL LOCKS., THE TIRES SHAKE, CORDS ALL FALLING FROM UNDER THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL GOES IN AND OUT INCLUDING WINDOWS AND HEAT. MY SEAT BELTS LOCK ON ME . THIS CAR IS A...

Oct 6, 2017 Steering

THE KEY BROKE INTO THE IGNITION, DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR OT NEW KEY EVEN THOUGH I HADN'T HAD IT VERY LONG. THE STERING WHEEL LOCKS., THE TIRES SHAKE, CORDS ALL FALLING FROM UNDER THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL GOES IN AND OUT INCLUDING WINDOWS AND HEAT. MY SEAT BELTS LOCK ON ME . THIS CAR IS A...

Oct 6, 2017 Wheels

THE KEY BROKE INTO THE IGNITION, DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR OT NEW KEY EVEN THOUGH I HADN'T HAD IT VERY LONG. THE STERING WHEEL LOCKS., THE TIRES SHAKE, CORDS ALL FALLING FROM UNDER THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL GOES IN AND OUT INCLUDING WINDOWS AND HEAT. MY SEAT BELTS LOCK ON ME . THIS CAR IS A...

Oct 6, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE CAR HAS VARIOUS ISSUES, ALL OF MY LIGHTS ARE ON THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN SINCE IVE PURCHED THE CAR. ITS SHUT OFF AS IVE BEEN DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES, IT WONT REACH ITS SPEED LIMIT FROM ACCELERATOR, IT KNOCK AND MAKES SOUNDS AND HAD AN ODOR COMING THROUGH VENTS. THE COMPANY ISN'T CONSISTENT WITH REPAI...

Oct 6, 2017 Electrical System

THE CAR HAS VARIOUS ISSUES, ALL OF MY LIGHTS ARE ON THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN SINCE IVE PURCHED THE CAR. ITS SHUT OFF AS IVE BEEN DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES, IT WONT REACH ITS SPEED LIMIT FROM ACCELERATOR, IT KNOCK AND MAKES SOUNDS AND HAD AN ODOR COMING THROUGH VENTS. THE COMPANY ISN'T CONSISTENT WITH REPAI...

Oct 6, 2017 Engine

THE CAR HAS VARIOUS ISSUES, ALL OF MY LIGHTS ARE ON THE CAR AND HAVE BEEN SINCE IVE PURCHED THE CAR. ITS SHUT OFF AS IVE BEEN DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES, IT WONT REACH ITS SPEED LIMIT FROM ACCELERATOR, IT KNOCK AND MAKES SOUNDS AND HAD AN ODOR COMING THROUGH VENTS. THE COMPANY ISN'T CONSISTENT WITH REPAI...

Oct 6, 2017 Seat Belts

THE KEY BROKE INTO THE IGNITION, DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR OT NEW KEY EVEN THOUGH I HADN'T HAD IT VERY LONG. THE STERING WHEEL LOCKS., THE TIRES SHAKE, CORDS ALL FALLING FROM UNDER THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL GOES IN AND OUT INCLUDING WINDOWS AND HEAT. MY SEAT BELTS LOCK ON ME . THIS CAR IS A...

Oct 6, 2017 Steering

THE KEY BROKE INTO THE IGNITION, DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR OT NEW KEY EVEN THOUGH I HADN'T HAD IT VERY LONG. THE STERING WHEEL LOCKS., THE TIRES SHAKE, CORDS ALL FALLING FROM UNDER THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL GOES IN AND OUT INCLUDING WINDOWS AND HEAT. MY SEAT BELTS LOCK ON ME . THIS CAR IS A...

Oct 6, 2017 Wheels

THE KEY BROKE INTO THE IGNITION, DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR OT NEW KEY EVEN THOUGH I HADN'T HAD IT VERY LONG. THE STERING WHEEL LOCKS., THE TIRES SHAKE, CORDS ALL FALLING FROM UNDER THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL GOES IN AND OUT INCLUDING WINDOWS AND HEAT. MY SEAT BELTS LOCK ON ME . THIS CAR IS A...

Aug 2, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 11V539000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 11V112000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Aug 2, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 11V539000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 11V112000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Aug 2, 2017 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 11V539000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 11V112000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Aug 2, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 11V539000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 11V112000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Jun 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 86,600 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" DASHNOARD COVER IS CRACKING DUE TO THE FLORIDA HEAAT

Jun 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 86,600 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" DASHNOARD COVER IS CRACKING DUE TO THE FLORIDA HEAAT

Jun 3, 2017 Steering 110,000 mi

OWNER TOOK CAR IN FOR ROUTINE 110,000 MILE SERVICE (TOLD IT WOULD BE ABOUT $150). NEXT DAY WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT POWER STEERING PUMP AND HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. HAD NOT NOTICED ANY SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THIS, NO LEAKING NOTED BENEATH CAR OTHER THAN WATER FROM AC. DEA...

Jun 3, 2017 Steering 110,000 mi

OWNER TOOK CAR IN FOR ROUTINE 110,000 MILE SERVICE (TOLD IT WOULD BE ABOUT $150). NEXT DAY WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT POWER STEERING PUMP AND HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. HAD NOT NOTICED ANY SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THIS, NO LEAKING NOTED BENEATH CAR OTHER THAN WATER FROM AC. DEA...

Mar 20, 2017 Steering

I AM EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY STEERING CONTROL AND POWERING STEERING LEAKING WHICH HAS CAUSED A UNIQUE NOISE ON SHARP TURNS AND WHILE DRIVING IN GENERAL. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY RACK AND PINIONS NEED TO BE REPLACED. MY 2005 RX 330 CURRENTLY HAS 131,000 MILES. IT'S VERY SAD TO READ PREVIOU...

Mar 20, 2017 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Mar 20, 2017 Steering

I AM EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY STEERING CONTROL AND POWERING STEERING LEAKING WHICH HAS CAUSED A UNIQUE NOISE ON SHARP TURNS AND WHILE DRIVING IN GENERAL. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY RACK AND PINIONS NEED TO BE REPLACED. MY 2005 RX 330 CURRENTLY HAS 131,000 MILES. IT'S VERY SAD TO READ PREVIOU...

Mar 20, 2017 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Mar 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other 174,000 mi

NOT PASSING SMOG TEST. TEST RESULT SAYS CATALYST NOT READY

Mar 17, 2017 Unknown Or Other 174,000 mi

NOT PASSING SMOG TEST. TEST RESULT SAYS CATALYST NOT READY

Feb 7, 2017 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DUE TO EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE AIR BAGS CAUSED SEVERE INJURIES DURING DEPLOYMENT. A POLICE REPOR...

Feb 7, 2017 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DUE TO EXCESSIVE FORCE, THE AIR BAGS CAUSED SEVERE INJURIES DURING DEPLOYMENT. A POLICE REPOR...

Sep 22, 2016 Engine 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, WATER LEAKED FROM THE AIR VENTS INTO THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CARPET. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS MOISTURE BUILD UP THAT CAUSED MOLD AND MILDEW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Sep 22, 2016 Air Bags

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG AREA JUST ABOVE GLOVE BOX HAD A CRACK AROUND. INITIALLY IT WAS SMALL NOW IT IS KEEP ON DEVELOPING. I CALLED THEIR MAIN CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE AT CALIFORNIA. THEY ADVISED ME TO TAKE CAR TO HIGHLAND PARK IN ILLINOIS DEALERSHIP. I REPORTED THEIR AND THEY TOOK PICTURES AND T...

Sep 22, 2016 Engine 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, WATER LEAKED FROM THE AIR VENTS INTO THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CARPET. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS MOISTURE BUILD UP THAT CAUSED MOLD AND MILDEW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ...

Sep 22, 2016 Air Bags

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG AREA JUST ABOVE GLOVE BOX HAD A CRACK AROUND. INITIALLY IT WAS SMALL NOW IT IS KEEP ON DEVELOPING. I CALLED THEIR MAIN CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE AT CALIFORNIA. THEY ADVISED ME TO TAKE CAR TO HIGHLAND PARK IN ILLINOIS DEALERSHIP. I REPORTED THEIR AND THEY TOOK PICTURES AND T...

Jun 6, 2016 Steering 130,000 mi

MY STEERING LOCKED UP WAS WINING TOOK IT IN RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING REAL BAD NO POWER STEERING DO TO LEAK..

Jun 6, 2016 Steering 130,000 mi

MY STEERING LOCKED UP WAS WINING TOOK IT IN RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING REAL BAD NO POWER STEERING DO TO LEAK..

May 2, 2016 Structure

2005 LEXUS RX330. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DASHBOARD IS VERY STICKY, HAS CRACKS AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP INFORMS CONSUMER REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD STILL ON BACK ORDER. *SMD

May 2, 2016 Air Bags

MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE VERY COSTLY TO EXAMINE AND CORRECT BECAUSE THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD HAVE TO BE REMOVED, ALSO THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT WORK IF I WERE IN A CRASH. I CAN'T AFFORD THE COST TO REPAIR.

May 2, 2016 Structure

2005 LEXUS RX330. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DASHBOARD IS VERY STICKY, HAS CRACKS AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP INFORMS CONSUMER REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD STILL ON BACK ORDER. *SMD

May 2, 2016 Air Bags

MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE VERY COSTLY TO EXAMINE AND CORRECT BECAUSE THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD HAVE TO BE REMOVED, ALSO THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT WORK IF I WERE IN A CRASH. I CAN'T AFFORD THE COST TO REPAIR.

Jan 21, 2016 Structure 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEEL CABLE THAT SECURED THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SNAPPED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE F...

Jan 21, 2016 Exterior Lighting 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU...

Jan 21, 2016 Structure 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEEL CABLE THAT SECURED THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SNAPPED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE F...

Jan 21, 2016 Exterior Lighting 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU...

Jan 6, 2016 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS BLACK ICE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTU...

Jan 6, 2016 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS BLACK ICE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTU...

Dec 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 145,416 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT HAND LANE ON THURSDAY, DEC. 16 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:45 PM. I ENTERED I 680S AT THE BOLLINGER CANYON ROAD EXIT AND I WAS APPROACHING THE ALCOSTA BLVD EXIT. I HIT SOMETHING I ASSUME WAS IN THE ROAD BECAUSE I DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING AND THE ITEM FLEW UP IN THE AIR AFTER THE IMP...

Dec 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 145,416 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT HAND LANE ON THURSDAY, DEC. 16 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:45 PM. I ENTERED I 680S AT THE BOLLINGER CANYON ROAD EXIT AND I WAS APPROACHING THE ALCOSTA BLVD EXIT. I HIT SOMETHING I ASSUME WAS IN THE ROAD BECAUSE I DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING AND THE ITEM FLEW UP IN THE AIR AFTER THE IMP...

Nov 24, 2015 Steering 162,000 mi

THE ALIGNMENT HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN ADJUSTED MORE OFTEN THEN ANY OTHER CAR I'VE EVER OWNED. UNTIL RECENTLY I NOTICED THE STEERING GETTING STIFFER AND HARDER TO HANDLE. CHANGED THE FLUID SEVERAL TIMES AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THE PROBLEM. TOOK IT IN TO GET CHECKED, IT'S THE RACK AND ...

Nov 24, 2015 Steering 162,000 mi

THE ALIGNMENT HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ISSUE AND HAS BEEN ADJUSTED MORE OFTEN THEN ANY OTHER CAR I'VE EVER OWNED. UNTIL RECENTLY I NOTICED THE STEERING GETTING STIFFER AND HARDER TO HANDLE. CHANGED THE FLUID SEVERAL TIMES AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THE PROBLEM. TOOK IT IN TO GET CHECKED, IT'S THE RACK AND ...

Aug 18, 2015 Steering 144,572 mi

DEALER MENTIONED POWER STEERING LEAK IN 2014, AGAIN IN 2015 AND PREVIOUS OWNER OF VEHICLE TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT DUE TO COMPLAINT OF PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING IN 2012 WITH WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT WERE CHANGED. MY LOCAL DEALER IS STATING THE REPAIR WILL COST AT LEAST $1000 TO REPAIR. D...

Aug 18, 2015 Steering 144,572 mi

DEALER MENTIONED POWER STEERING LEAK IN 2014, AGAIN IN 2015 AND PREVIOUS OWNER OF VEHICLE TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT DUE TO COMPLAINT OF PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING IN 2012 WITH WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT WERE CHANGED. MY LOCAL DEALER IS STATING THE REPAIR WILL COST AT LEAST $1000 TO REPAIR. D...

Aug 14, 2015 Steering 74,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUE WITH MY STEERING CONTROL, AND A UNIQUE NOISE ON SHARP TURNS, SO DURING MY NEXT OIL CHANGE AT THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP THEY EXAMINED AND INFORMED ME THAT MY STEERING RACK IS SEEPING OIL, AND WOULD NEED A REPLACEMENT TO A COST OF $1,800. I DRIVE MY CAR OVER THE WEEKENDS WITH...

Aug 14, 2015 Steering 74,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUE WITH MY STEERING CONTROL, AND A UNIQUE NOISE ON SHARP TURNS, SO DURING MY NEXT OIL CHANGE AT THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP THEY EXAMINED AND INFORMED ME THAT MY STEERING RACK IS SEEPING OIL, AND WOULD NEED A REPLACEMENT TO A COST OF $1,800. I DRIVE MY CAR OVER THE WEEKENDS WITH...

Jul 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 38,473 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED (2 MPH MAYBE) WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL FOR ABOUT 6 FEET. I WAS STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL & IT FINALLY STOPPED. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A PROBLEM WITH THE RUG BUNCHING UP. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO JAPA...

Jul 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 38,473 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED (2 MPH MAYBE) WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL FOR ABOUT 6 FEET. I WAS STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL & IT FINALLY STOPPED. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A PROBLEM WITH THE RUG BUNCHING UP. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO JAPA...

Jul 13, 2015 Engine Crash 103,600 mi

MY WIFE (WHO IS NOT THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE) WAS ENTERING A PERPENDICULAR PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A BUSINESS LOCATED JUST OFF THE STREET. THE BUSINESS WAS ONCE A HOUSE AND HAS NOW PUT 3 PARKING SPACES IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING JUST OVER THE SIDEWALK.THE ENTRANCE IS UP A DRIVEWAY AND JUST...

Jul 13, 2015 Power Train Crash 103,600 mi

MY WIFE (WHO IS NOT THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE) WAS ENTERING A PERPENDICULAR PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A BUSINESS LOCATED JUST OFF THE STREET. THE BUSINESS WAS ONCE A HOUSE AND HAS NOW PUT 3 PARKING SPACES IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING JUST OVER THE SIDEWALK.THE ENTRANCE IS UP A DRIVEWAY AND JUST...

Jul 13, 2015 Engine Crash 103,600 mi

MY WIFE (WHO IS NOT THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE) WAS ENTERING A PERPENDICULAR PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A BUSINESS LOCATED JUST OFF THE STREET. THE BUSINESS WAS ONCE A HOUSE AND HAS NOW PUT 3 PARKING SPACES IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING JUST OVER THE SIDEWALK.THE ENTRANCE IS UP A DRIVEWAY AND JUST...

Jul 13, 2015 Power Train Crash 103,600 mi

MY WIFE (WHO IS NOT THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE) WAS ENTERING A PERPENDICULAR PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A BUSINESS LOCATED JUST OFF THE STREET. THE BUSINESS WAS ONCE A HOUSE AND HAS NOW PUT 3 PARKING SPACES IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING JUST OVER THE SIDEWALK.THE ENTRANCE IS UP A DRIVEWAY AND JUST...

Jun 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PILLAR. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTRO...

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PILLAR. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTRO...

Jun 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PILLAR. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTRO...

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PILLAR. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTRO...

Jun 19, 2015 Equipment 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD AND FLOODED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED MOLD TO GROW INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. TH...

Jun 19, 2015 Structure 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD AND FLOODED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED MOLD TO GROW INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. TH...

Jun 19, 2015 Equipment 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD AND FLOODED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED MOLD TO GROW INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. TH...

Jun 19, 2015 Structure 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD AND FLOODED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED MOLD TO GROW INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. TH...

Jun 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH OF MY CAR IS CRACKING AND CHIPPING

Jun 8, 2015 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH OF MY CAR IS CRACKING AND CHIPPING

Apr 29, 2015 Service Brakes 132,000 mi

I STARTED THE CAR AS USUAL, LET IT IDLE FOR 10-15 SECONDS, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND LEFT THE DRIVEWAY. SECONDS LATER OR 150-200 FEET LATER, I APPLIED THE BRAKES, FELT THE BRAKES GETTING MUSHY FOLLOWED BY A HUGE BILLOW OF WHITE SMOKE BLOWING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. I USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR...

Apr 29, 2015 Service Brakes 132,000 mi

I STARTED THE CAR AS USUAL, LET IT IDLE FOR 10-15 SECONDS, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND LEFT THE DRIVEWAY. SECONDS LATER OR 150-200 FEET LATER, I APPLIED THE BRAKES, FELT THE BRAKES GETTING MUSHY FOLLOWED BY A HUGE BILLOW OF WHITE SMOKE BLOWING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. I USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR...

Mar 19, 2015 Service Brakes 109,594 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, WHILE IN PARK, THERE WA...

Mar 19, 2015 Steering 109,594 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, WHILE IN PARK, THERE WA...

Mar 19, 2015 Service Brakes 109,594 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, WHILE IN PARK, THERE WA...

Mar 19, 2015 Steering 109,594 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, WHILE IN PARK, THERE WA...

Feb 20, 2015 Structure 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD PRODUCED A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Feb 20, 2015 Structure 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD PRODUCED A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Feb 14, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY AIR VENTS CONSTANTLY EMIT A WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE THAT COLLECTS ON THE DASHBOARD AND WITHIN THE VENTS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH CONCERNS OF WHAT I AM INHALING INTO MY LUNGS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CALCIUM COATING IS COMING OFF OF A TUBE OR WIRE AND THE CALCIUM THEN GETS BLOWN OUT...

Feb 14, 2015 Structure

MY AIR VENTS CONSTANTLY EMIT A WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE THAT COLLECTS ON THE DASHBOARD AND WITHIN THE VENTS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH CONCERNS OF WHAT I AM INHALING INTO MY LUNGS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CALCIUM COATING IS COMING OFF OF A TUBE OR WIRE AND THE CALCIUM THEN GETS BLOWN OUT...

Feb 14, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY AIR VENTS CONSTANTLY EMIT A WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE THAT COLLECTS ON THE DASHBOARD AND WITHIN THE VENTS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH CONCERNS OF WHAT I AM INHALING INTO MY LUNGS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CALCIUM COATING IS COMING OFF OF A TUBE OR WIRE AND THE CALCIUM THEN GETS BLOWN OUT...

Feb 14, 2015 Structure

MY AIR VENTS CONSTANTLY EMIT A WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE THAT COLLECTS ON THE DASHBOARD AND WITHIN THE VENTS. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH CONCERNS OF WHAT I AM INHALING INTO MY LUNGS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CALCIUM COATING IS COMING OFF OF A TUBE OR WIRE AND THE CALCIUM THEN GETS BLOWN OUT...

Feb 6, 2015 Structure

DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING TO NO FAULT OF MY OWN- I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND IT CRACKS DUE TO HEAT AND NOW THE WHOLE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND PIECES FALLING OFF. *JS

Feb 6, 2015 Structure

DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING TO NO FAULT OF MY OWN- I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND IT CRACKS DUE TO HEAT AND NOW THE WHOLE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND PIECES FALLING OFF. *JS

Jan 28, 2015 Air Bags 77,000 mi

MY DASH IS EXPERIENCING CRACKS IN THE DASH AT THE AIR BAG LOCATION. THE DASH IS FALLING APART AND HAS SEVERAL CRACKS THE LENGTH OF THE DASH AND CLOSE TO THE AIR BAG LOCATION. I KEEP MY VEHICLE MAINTAINED AND MOST PEOPLE WOULD SAY I AM EXCESSIVE ABOUT KEEPING MY VEHICLE CLEAN AND LOOKING SHOW ROOM...

Jan 28, 2015 Air Bags 77,000 mi

MY DASH IS EXPERIENCING CRACKS IN THE DASH AT THE AIR BAG LOCATION. THE DASH IS FALLING APART AND HAS SEVERAL CRACKS THE LENGTH OF THE DASH AND CLOSE TO THE AIR BAG LOCATION. I KEEP MY VEHICLE MAINTAINED AND MOST PEOPLE WOULD SAY I AM EXCESSIVE ABOUT KEEPING MY VEHICLE CLEAN AND LOOKING SHOW ROOM...

Jan 15, 2015 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER CREATED POOR VISIBILITY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Jan 15, 2015 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER CREATED POOR VISIBILITY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Jan 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

1. I HAVE ALWAYS KEPT MY CAR IN A GARAGE & ONLY USED PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED & BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM LEXUS. UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE MY DAUGHTER NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE DASH RUNNING FROM BOTTOM SIDE OF GLOVE COMPARTMENT TO TOP OF DASH. PIECES THAT FALL OFF CRUMBLE TO DUST THE SECOND THEY'RE TOUCHED...

Jan 6, 2015 Structure 55,000 mi

1. I HAVE ALWAYS KEPT MY CAR IN A GARAGE & ONLY USED PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED & BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM LEXUS. UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE MY DAUGHTER NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE DASH RUNNING FROM BOTTOM SIDE OF GLOVE COMPARTMENT TO TOP OF DASH. PIECES THAT FALL OFF CRUMBLE TO DUST THE SECOND THEY'RE TOUCHED...

Jan 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

1. I HAVE ALWAYS KEPT MY CAR IN A GARAGE & ONLY USED PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED & BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM LEXUS. UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE MY DAUGHTER NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE DASH RUNNING FROM BOTTOM SIDE OF GLOVE COMPARTMENT TO TOP OF DASH. PIECES THAT FALL OFF CRUMBLE TO DUST THE SECOND THEY'RE TOUCHED...

Jan 6, 2015 Structure 55,000 mi

1. I HAVE ALWAYS KEPT MY CAR IN A GARAGE & ONLY USED PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED & BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM LEXUS. UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE MY DAUGHTER NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE DASH RUNNING FROM BOTTOM SIDE OF GLOVE COMPARTMENT TO TOP OF DASH. PIECES THAT FALL OFF CRUMBLE TO DUST THE SECOND THEY'RE TOUCHED...

Dec 14, 2014 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT WITH CENTER DIVIDE AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 45 MPH. *TR

Dec 14, 2014 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT WITH CENTER DIVIDE AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 45 MPH. *TR

Dec 9, 2014 Steering

VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO POWER STEERING RACK LEAKING.. WAS REFERRED TO DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.. CALLED LEXUS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, TWICE, AND HAVE STILL NOT GOTTEN ANY SATISFACTION OR RESOLVE. SO MUCH FOR LEXUS QUALITY.. *TR

Dec 9, 2014 Steering

VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO POWER STEERING RACK LEAKING.. WAS REFERRED TO DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.. CALLED LEXUS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, TWICE, AND HAVE STILL NOT GOTTEN ANY SATISFACTION OR RESOLVE. SO MUCH FOR LEXUS QUALITY.. *TR

Nov 19, 2014 Air Bags 70,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR INTO PARK PLACE LEXUS IN PLANO TO HAVE THEM FIX MY AIR BAG. IT IS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE LIGHT SHOWS THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT COME ON. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER TRY TO FIX THE AIR BAG FIRST AT A COST OF $99.00 THEN A COAT OF $230.00 IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. WHAT CAN I DO TO HAVE THIS FAULTY...

Nov 19, 2014 Air Bags 70,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR INTO PARK PLACE LEXUS IN PLANO TO HAVE THEM FIX MY AIR BAG. IT IS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE LIGHT SHOWS THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT COME ON. AFTER HAVING THE DEALER TRY TO FIX THE AIR BAG FIRST AT A COST OF $99.00 THEN A COAT OF $230.00 IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. WHAT CAN I DO TO HAVE THIS FAULTY...

Nov 11, 2014 Air Bags 102,000 mi

IN THIS GARAGE KEPT VEHICLE, THE DASH OVER THE AIRBAG HAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS, IN MULTIPLE CRACKS. GIVEN THE LOCATION OVER THE AIRBAG IT IS CONCERNING THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE AIRBAG IS IN QUESTION. *TR

Nov 11, 2014 Air Bags 102,000 mi

IN THIS GARAGE KEPT VEHICLE, THE DASH OVER THE AIRBAG HAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS, IN MULTIPLE CRACKS. GIVEN THE LOCATION OVER THE AIRBAG IT IS CONCERNING THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE AIRBAG IS IN QUESTION. *TR

Nov 4, 2014 Power Train 196,625 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 3/2011. ON 10/26/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A WHINING NOISE & THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED. WOULD ONLY GO FORWARD A FEW FEET, BACKWARD A FEW FEET & THEN NOTHING. HAD THE CAR TOWED & DISCOVERED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE A TRANSM...

Nov 4, 2014 Power Train 196,625 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 3/2011. ON 10/26/14 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE CAR BEGAN MAKING A WHINING NOISE & THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED. WOULD ONLY GO FORWARD A FEW FEET, BACKWARD A FEW FEET & THEN NOTHING. HAD THE CAR TOWED & DISCOVERED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE A TRANSM...

Oct 15, 2014 Structure 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A STARTLINGLY LOUD NOISE FROM THE BACK, UPPER LEFT PART OF THE CAR. AFTER REACHING OUR DESTINATION WE REALIZED THE TOP MOLDING ON THE QUARTER REAR DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW HAD RIPPED OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON DESI...

Oct 15, 2014 Visibility 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A STARTLINGLY LOUD NOISE FROM THE BACK, UPPER LEFT PART OF THE CAR. AFTER REACHING OUR DESTINATION WE REALIZED THE TOP MOLDING ON THE QUARTER REAR DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW HAD RIPPED OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON DESI...

Oct 15, 2014 Structure 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A STARTLINGLY LOUD NOISE FROM THE BACK, UPPER LEFT PART OF THE CAR. AFTER REACHING OUR DESTINATION WE REALIZED THE TOP MOLDING ON THE QUARTER REAR DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW HAD RIPPED OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON DESI...

Oct 15, 2014 Visibility 136,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A STARTLINGLY LOUD NOISE FROM THE BACK, UPPER LEFT PART OF THE CAR. AFTER REACHING OUR DESTINATION WE REALIZED THE TOP MOLDING ON THE QUARTER REAR DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW HAD RIPPED OFF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON DESI...

Oct 12, 2014 Structure

DASH HAS HAIRLINE CRACKS NEAR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG AND AROUND IGNITION AND GAUGES. I HAVE HAD MY DASH COVERED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS AND ALSO VEHICLE KEPT UNDER A CARPORT. MANY FORUMS HAVE CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE. LEXUS REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I'M CONCERNED IF MY VEHICL...

Oct 12, 2014 Structure

DASH HAS HAIRLINE CRACKS NEAR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG AND AROUND IGNITION AND GAUGES. I HAVE HAD MY DASH COVERED FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS AND ALSO VEHICLE KEPT UNDER A CARPORT. MANY FORUMS HAVE CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE. LEXUS REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I'M CONCERNED IF MY VEHICL...

Oct 8, 2014 Steering 108,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTING MAKING NOISE, TOOK IT INTO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS VERY LOW. THEY ALSO STATED I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. I LOOKED ONLINE, AND IT SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH 2005 RX330'S. OBVIOUSLY, READING THE COMPLAINTS, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL F...

Oct 8, 2014 Steering 108,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTING MAKING NOISE, TOOK IT INTO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS VERY LOW. THEY ALSO STATED I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. I LOOKED ONLINE, AND IT SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH 2005 RX330'S. OBVIOUSLY, READING THE COMPLAINTS, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL F...

Oct 1, 2014 Structure 45,000 mi

BESIDES MELTING/SHINING/STICKY DASHBOARD THE WHOLE BOARD IS CRACKED STRAIGHT FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR TO THE DRIVERS DOOR. IN 2010 WHEN I HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE TO JM LEXUS (MARGATE) I ASKED ABOUT GETTING IT FIXED OR REPLACED AS I WAS WORRIED IT FALL DOWN FROM WHERE THE CRACK IS. THE GENTLEMEN'S AN...

Oct 1, 2014 Structure 45,000 mi

BESIDES MELTING/SHINING/STICKY DASHBOARD THE WHOLE BOARD IS CRACKED STRAIGHT FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR TO THE DRIVERS DOOR. IN 2010 WHEN I HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE TO JM LEXUS (MARGATE) I ASKED ABOUT GETTING IT FIXED OR REPLACED AS I WAS WORRIED IT FALL DOWN FROM WHERE THE CRACK IS. THE GENTLEMEN'S AN...

Sep 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MERGE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, BUT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND HEADED BACK INTO TRAFFIC. ONLY THE FRONT TWO WHEELS WERE OPERA...

Sep 29, 2014 Power Train 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MERGE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, BUT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND HEADED BACK INTO TRAFFIC. ONLY THE FRONT TWO WHEELS WERE OPERA...

Sep 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MERGE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, BUT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND HEADED BACK INTO TRAFFIC. ONLY THE FRONT TWO WHEELS WERE OPERA...

Sep 29, 2014 Power Train 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MERGE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, BUT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND HEADED BACK INTO TRAFFIC. ONLY THE FRONT TWO WHEELS WERE OPERA...

Sep 25, 2014 Structure 115,000 mi

A CRACK ABOVE THE GLOVE BOX STARTED TO APPEAR. IF THE CRACK CONTINUES, IT COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CAUSE A WRECK OR LIFE. I BOUGHT THE LEXUS NEW AND PAID AROUND $38,000. I LOVE THE CAR, AS IT LOOKS BRAND NEW, EXCEPT FOR THE DASH BOARD. THE BACK SEAT HAS HARDLY BEEN SA...

Sep 25, 2014 Structure 115,000 mi

A CRACK ABOVE THE GLOVE BOX STARTED TO APPEAR. IF THE CRACK CONTINUES, IT COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CAUSE A WRECK OR LIFE. I BOUGHT THE LEXUS NEW AND PAID AROUND $38,000. I LOVE THE CAR, AS IT LOOKS BRAND NEW, EXCEPT FOR THE DASH BOARD. THE BACK SEAT HAS HARDLY BEEN SA...

Sep 8, 2014 Exterior Lighting 190,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FIXTURE LEAKS AND LOW BEAM LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Sep 8, 2014 Exterior Lighting 190,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FIXTURE LEAKS AND LOW BEAM LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Sep 5, 2014 Air Bags 50,000 mi

DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING ABOUT ONE YEAR AFTER WARRANTY. IT STARTED AS A SMALL HAIRLINE CRACK. ITS NOW EVERYWHERE. THE AIR BAGS ARE IN DANGER OF POPPING OUT. HERE IS A FORUM THAT EXPLAINS THIS AND SHOWS PICTURES. ITS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN MOST LEXUS VEHICLES HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/GX-...

Sep 5, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING ABOUT ONE YEAR AFTER WARRANTY. IT STARTED AS A SMALL HAIRLINE CRACK. ITS NOW EVERYWHERE. THE AIR BAGS ARE IN DANGER OF POPPING OUT. HERE IS A FORUM THAT EXPLAINS THIS AND SHOWS PICTURES. ITS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN MOST LEXUS VEHICLES HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/GX-...

Sep 5, 2014 Air Bags 50,000 mi

DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING ABOUT ONE YEAR AFTER WARRANTY. IT STARTED AS A SMALL HAIRLINE CRACK. ITS NOW EVERYWHERE. THE AIR BAGS ARE IN DANGER OF POPPING OUT. HERE IS A FORUM THAT EXPLAINS THIS AND SHOWS PICTURES. ITS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN MOST LEXUS VEHICLES HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/GX-...

Sep 5, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING ABOUT ONE YEAR AFTER WARRANTY. IT STARTED AS A SMALL HAIRLINE CRACK. ITS NOW EVERYWHERE. THE AIR BAGS ARE IN DANGER OF POPPING OUT. HERE IS A FORUM THAT EXPLAINS THIS AND SHOWS PICTURES. ITS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN MOST LEXUS VEHICLES HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/GX-...

Aug 29, 2014 Steering 85,000 mi

POWER STEERING RACK UNIT LEAKING COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY LEXUS OWNERS AS SHOWN BELOW. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM LEAVING MANY OWNERS TO PAY FOR EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. I HAVE PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT PART MYSELF AND WILL HAVE MY LOCAL CERTIFIED MECHANIC DO THE LABOR. TOTAL COST TO ME WI...

Aug 29, 2014 Steering 85,000 mi

POWER STEERING RACK UNIT LEAKING COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY LEXUS OWNERS AS SHOWN BELOW. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM LEAVING MANY OWNERS TO PAY FOR EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. I HAVE PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT PART MYSELF AND WILL HAVE MY LOCAL CERTIFIED MECHANIC DO THE LABOR. TOTAL COST TO ME WI...

Aug 25, 2014 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY O-RING SEALS FAIL ALLOWING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT INTO RUBBER BOOT. REPLACEMENT IS RECOMMENDED AVERAGE COST TO OWNER $1000, LEXUS REFUSES TO COVER ANY OF IT. MY LEXUS WAS INSPECTED BY CAR CENTER LOCATED IN GREENVILLE MI LICENSED MECHANIC WHO CONFIRME...

Aug 25, 2014 Steering

POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY O-RING SEALS FAIL ALLOWING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT INTO RUBBER BOOT. REPLACEMENT IS RECOMMENDED AVERAGE COST TO OWNER $1000, LEXUS REFUSES TO COVER ANY OF IT. MY LEXUS WAS INSPECTED BY CAR CENTER LOCATED IN GREENVILLE MI LICENSED MECHANIC WHO CONFIRME...

Aug 20, 2014 Structure 55,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN PARKED IN A GARAGE, AND I HAVE ALWAYS USED A SHIELD IN THE FRONT WINDOW WHEN IT IS PARKED OUTSIDE REGARDLESS OF WEATHER. I AM FANATICAL ABOUT CLEANING AND USED ONLY CLEANERS, CONDITIONERS, ETC THAT LEXUS HAD RECOMMENDED (BASICALLY I ONLY BUY WHAT LEXUS SELLS TO CARE FOR MY...

Aug 20, 2014 Structure 55,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN PARKED IN A GARAGE, AND I HAVE ALWAYS USED A SHIELD IN THE FRONT WINDOW WHEN IT IS PARKED OUTSIDE REGARDLESS OF WEATHER. I AM FANATICAL ABOUT CLEANING AND USED ONLY CLEANERS, CONDITIONERS, ETC THAT LEXUS HAD RECOMMENDED (BASICALLY I ONLY BUY WHAT LEXUS SELLS TO CARE FOR MY...

Jul 31, 2014 Structure

THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING AND CRACKING SINCE JUNE 2009. IT HAS CONTINUED TO DETERIORATE THROUGH THE YEARS TO THE POINT THAT ITS FALLING APART. *TR

Jul 31, 2014 Structure

THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING AND CRACKING SINCE JUNE 2009. IT HAS CONTINUED TO DETERIORATE THROUGH THE YEARS TO THE POINT THAT ITS FALLING APART. *TR

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 45,000 mi

IN 2009 MY DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING AND PEELING. I TOOK IT TO LEXUS OF THE PALM BEACHES, WHERE I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR IT. THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY 2000. FOR THE REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD. I CALLED THE CORP. OFFICER AND COMPLAINED AND RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THAT ...

Jul 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,658 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure

THE DASHBOARD OF MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN MELTING AWAY AND CRACKING. THE LEATHER HAS COMPLETELY COME OFF IN SOME AREAS AND THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKS. I CONTACTED LEXUS ABOUT THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURES DEFECT. LEXUS HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE IN TRYING TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE STATING...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 45,000 mi

IN 2009 MY DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING AND PEELING. I TOOK IT TO LEXUS OF THE PALM BEACHES, WHERE I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR IT. THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY 2000. FOR THE REPLACEMENT DASHBOARD. I CALLED THE CORP. OFFICER AND COMPLAINED AND RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THAT ...

Jul 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 74,658 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure

THE DASHBOARD OF MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN MELTING AWAY AND CRACKING. THE LEATHER HAS COMPLETELY COME OFF IN SOME AREAS AND THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKS. I CONTACTED LEXUS ABOUT THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURES DEFECT. LEXUS HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE IN TRYING TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE STATING...

Jul 28, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD AND SIDE DOOR INSIDE PANELS ARE MELTING AND CHIPPING OFF. SOMETIMES BECOMES EXTREMELY STICKY AND HOT. THERE IS A GLARE AT TIMES WHEN DRIVING DURING HEAT OF DAY. *JS

Jul 28, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD AND SIDE DOOR INSIDE PANELS ARE MELTING AND CHIPPING OFF. SOMETIMES BECOMES EXTREMELY STICKY AND HOT. THERE IS A GLARE AT TIMES WHEN DRIVING DURING HEAT OF DAY. *JS

Jul 24, 2014 Steering 162,557 mi

LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE RX330'S. ADVISED I NEED A NEW RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY. LEXUS NEEDS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, TOO MANY COMPLAINTS! ALSO TOLD NEED TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BALLIST! *TR

Jul 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 162,557 mi

LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE RX330'S. ADVISED I NEED A NEW RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY. LEXUS NEEDS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, TOO MANY COMPLAINTS! ALSO TOLD NEED TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BALLIST! *TR

Jul 24, 2014 Steering 162,557 mi

LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE RX330'S. ADVISED I NEED A NEW RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY. LEXUS NEEDS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, TOO MANY COMPLAINTS! ALSO TOLD NEED TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BALLIST! *TR

Jul 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 162,557 mi

LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE RX330'S. ADVISED I NEED A NEW RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY. LEXUS NEEDS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, TOO MANY COMPLAINTS! ALSO TOLD NEED TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BALLIST! *TR

Jul 16, 2014 Steering 135,000 mi

REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS YESTERDAY ON MY 2005 LEXUS RX330, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE I NOTICED THE INNER TIE ROD BOOT DETERIORATED AND SURROUNDED BY OIL AND/OR GREASE LEAKING. I WAS BAFFLED BY THE POOR CONDITION THIS BOOT WAS IN, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT AND HOW THIS WAS CAUSED. DURING ...

Jul 16, 2014 Steering 135,000 mi

REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS YESTERDAY ON MY 2005 LEXUS RX330, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE I NOTICED THE INNER TIE ROD BOOT DETERIORATED AND SURROUNDED BY OIL AND/OR GREASE LEAKING. I WAS BAFFLED BY THE POOR CONDITION THIS BOOT WAS IN, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT AND HOW THIS WAS CAUSED. DURING ...

Jul 14, 2014 Structure 109,000 mi

2005 RX330 DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND AIR VENT ON PASSENGER SIDE...CALLED DEALER AND DIDN'T GET ANYWHERE. BEGAN LOOKING UP INFORMATION ON GOOGLE ON HOW TO REPAIR DASHBOARDS AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS LISTED AND THAT THE DASHBOARDS WERE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE, BUT LEX...

Jul 14, 2014 Structure 109,000 mi

2005 RX330 DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND AIR VENT ON PASSENGER SIDE...CALLED DEALER AND DIDN'T GET ANYWHERE. BEGAN LOOKING UP INFORMATION ON GOOGLE ON HOW TO REPAIR DASHBOARDS AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS LISTED AND THAT THE DASHBOARDS WERE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE, BUT LEX...

Jun 11, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 101,000 mi

VEHICLE'S SVC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE'S STEERING TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY-PARTICULARLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50MPH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 101,000 mi

VEHICLE'S SVC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE'S STEERING TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY-PARTICULARLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50MPH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Steering 101,000 mi

VEHICLE'S SVC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE'S STEERING TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY-PARTICULARLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50MPH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 101,000 mi

VEHICLE'S SVC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE'S STEERING TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY-PARTICULARLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50MPH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 101,000 mi

VEHICLE'S SVC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE'S STEERING TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY-PARTICULARLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50MPH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Steering 101,000 mi

VEHICLE'S SVC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE'S STEERING TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY-PARTICULARLY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50MPH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. *TR

Jun 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

I WILL ADD MY COMPLAINT TO PREVIOUS REPORTER. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP 2 TIMES DUE TO WATER IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE HEADLAMP. THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THERE IS MOISTURE UNDER THE GLASS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE LIGHT. ONLINE I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO TH...

Jun 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

I WILL ADD MY COMPLAINT TO PREVIOUS REPORTER. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP 2 TIMES DUE TO WATER IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE HEADLAMP. THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THERE IS MOISTURE UNDER THE GLASS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE LIGHT. ONLINE I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO TH...

May 23, 2014 Steering 128,772 mi

MY DASHBOARD BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF CRACKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT STARTED TO CRACK AROUND THE RADIO/AUDIO COMPONENTS AND SPREAD QUICKLY LIKE A SPIDER WEB. LEXUS AGREED TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD AT NO CHARGE, BUT NOT THE LABOR COSTS. WHILE REPLACING IT, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK AN...

May 23, 2014 Structure 128,772 mi

MY DASHBOARD BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF CRACKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT STARTED TO CRACK AROUND THE RADIO/AUDIO COMPONENTS AND SPREAD QUICKLY LIKE A SPIDER WEB. LEXUS AGREED TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD AT NO CHARGE, BUT NOT THE LABOR COSTS. WHILE REPLACING IT, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK AN...

May 23, 2014 Steering 128,772 mi

MY DASHBOARD BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF CRACKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT STARTED TO CRACK AROUND THE RADIO/AUDIO COMPONENTS AND SPREAD QUICKLY LIKE A SPIDER WEB. LEXUS AGREED TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD AT NO CHARGE, BUT NOT THE LABOR COSTS. WHILE REPLACING IT, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK AN...

May 23, 2014 Structure 128,772 mi

MY DASHBOARD BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF CRACKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT STARTED TO CRACK AROUND THE RADIO/AUDIO COMPONENTS AND SPREAD QUICKLY LIKE A SPIDER WEB. LEXUS AGREED TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD AT NO CHARGE, BUT NOT THE LABOR COSTS. WHILE REPLACING IT, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK AN...

May 19, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD MELTED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD BECAME EXTREMELY STICKY AND THE PLASTIC TRAVELED TOWARD THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OFTHE FAILURE AND WAS ABLE TO ASSIST TH...

May 19, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD MELTED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD BECAME EXTREMELY STICKY AND THE PLASTIC TRAVELED TOWARD THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OFTHE FAILURE AND WAS ABLE TO ASSIST TH...

Apr 13, 2014 Service Brakes 45,500 mi

PERIODICALLY THE BRAKE,ABS,VSC, AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING , AS SOON AS THE KEY IS TURNED OFF THEN BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. *JS

Apr 13, 2014 Service Brakes 45,500 mi

PERIODICALLY THE BRAKE,ABS,VSC, AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING , AS SOON AS THE KEY IS TURNED OFF THEN BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. *JS

Jan 20, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 93,000 mi

VEHICLE'S STABILIZATION CONTROL (VSC) MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Steering 93,000 mi

VEHICLE'S STABILIZATION CONTROL (VSC) MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 93,000 mi

VEHICLE'S STABILIZATION CONTROL (VSC) MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. *TR

Jan 20, 2014 Steering 93,000 mi

VEHICLE'S STABILIZATION CONTROL (VSC) MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. *TR

Dec 31, 2013 Steering 88,494 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO LEXUS DEALER FOR 90,000 MILE SERVICE AND TECH FOUND POWER STEERING FLUID LOW AND DIRTY. WHEN LOOKING FURTHER, TECH FOUND THAT STEERING RACK WAS TORN AND LEAKING. TECH REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PERFORM A FLUSH. I DECLINED BECAUSE OF THE EXORBITANT COST ($1,00...

Dec 31, 2013 Steering 88,494 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO LEXUS DEALER FOR 90,000 MILE SERVICE AND TECH FOUND POWER STEERING FLUID LOW AND DIRTY. WHEN LOOKING FURTHER, TECH FOUND THAT STEERING RACK WAS TORN AND LEAKING. TECH REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PERFORM A FLUSH. I DECLINED BECAUSE OF THE EXORBITANT COST ($1,00...

Dec 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THERE IS MOISTURE UNDER THE GLASS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE LIGHT. ONLINE I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO THE SAME MODEL LEXUS. THE REPAIR FOR THIS HEADLIGHT RUNS OVER $1,500. LEXUS CORPORATION REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN OBVIOUS DESI...

Dec 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

THE RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THERE IS MOISTURE UNDER THE GLASS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE LIGHT. ONLINE I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING TO THE SAME MODEL LEXUS. THE REPAIR FOR THIS HEADLIGHT RUNS OVER $1,500. LEXUS CORPORATION REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN OBVIOUS DESI...

Dec 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

PERIODICALLY THE BRAKE,ABS,VSC, AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING , AS SOON AS THE KEY IS TURNED OFF THEN BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. TROUBLE CODE SCANNED C 1249, AND C 1223 OPEN CIRCUIT IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH OR ABS CONTROL FAULT ERROR. OXIDE GREASE RESIDUE ON ELECTRICAL CONTACT ...

Dec 1, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

PERIODICALLY THE BRAKE,ABS,VSC, AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING , AS SOON AS THE KEY IS TURNED OFF THEN BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. TROUBLE CODE SCANNED C 1249, AND C 1223 OPEN CIRCUIT IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH OR ABS CONTROL FAULT ERROR. OXIDE GREASE RESIDUE ON ELECTRICAL CONTACT ...

Dec 1, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

PERIODICALLY THE BRAKE,ABS,VSC, AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING , AS SOON AS THE KEY IS TURNED OFF THEN BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. TROUBLE CODE SCANNED C 1249, AND C 1223 OPEN CIRCUIT IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH OR ABS CONTROL FAULT ERROR. OXIDE GREASE RESIDUE ON ELECTRICAL CONTACT ...

Dec 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

PERIODICALLY THE BRAKE,ABS,VSC, AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING , AS SOON AS THE KEY IS TURNED OFF THEN BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. TROUBLE CODE SCANNED C 1249, AND C 1223 OPEN CIRCUIT IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH OR ABS CONTROL FAULT ERROR. OXIDE GREASE RESIDUE ON ELECTRICAL CONTACT ...

Dec 1, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

PERIODICALLY THE BRAKE,ABS,VSC, AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING , AS SOON AS THE KEY IS TURNED OFF THEN BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. TROUBLE CODE SCANNED C 1249, AND C 1223 OPEN CIRCUIT IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH OR ABS CONTROL FAULT ERROR. OXIDE GREASE RESIDUE ON ELECTRICAL CONTACT ...

Dec 1, 2013 Electrical System 80,000 mi

PERIODICALLY THE BRAKE,ABS,VSC, AND LOW PRESSURE LIGHT BLINKS WHILE DRIVING , AS SOON AS THE KEY IS TURNED OFF THEN BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. TROUBLE CODE SCANNED C 1249, AND C 1223 OPEN CIRCUIT IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH OR ABS CONTROL FAULT ERROR. OXIDE GREASE RESIDUE ON ELECTRICAL CONTACT ...

Nov 11, 2013 Tires 61,359 mi

(4) 235/55R-18 HANKOOK VENTUS AS RH07 XL TIRES THAT WERE INSTALLED ON A 2005 LEXUS RX330 SUV WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON THEM HAVE CAUSED NOTICEABLE NOISE AND VIBRATION ABOVE 45MPH. THE VEHICLE'S ALIGNMENT WAS CHECKED AND WITHIN VEHICLE SPEC AND THE TIRES/WHEELS HAVE BEEN RE-BALANCED. *TR

Nov 11, 2013 Tires 61,359 mi

(4) 235/55R-18 HANKOOK VENTUS AS RH07 XL TIRES THAT WERE INSTALLED ON A 2005 LEXUS RX330 SUV WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON THEM HAVE CAUSED NOTICEABLE NOISE AND VIBRATION ABOVE 45MPH. THE VEHICLE'S ALIGNMENT WAS CHECKED AND WITHIN VEHICLE SPEC AND THE TIRES/WHEELS HAVE BEEN RE-BALANCED. *TR

Nov 8, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CONDENSATION ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

Nov 8, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CONDENSATION ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...

Nov 5, 2013 Steering 81,901 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE...

Nov 5, 2013 Steering 81,901 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE...

Sep 6, 2013 Structure 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX-330. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK AND DISINTEGRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HYDROLYSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Sep 6, 2013 Structure 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX-330. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO CRACK AND DISINTEGRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HYDROLYSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes 107,304 mi

ON SEPTEMBER THE 1ST WE HAD JUST HAD EXTREME THUNDER AND LIGHTNING, TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS. I HAD JUST DROPPED MY GIRLFRIEND OFF AT WORK AND AT THIS TIME IT WAS ONLY RAINING MODERATELY, AND THE TIME WAS 1:20 PM, AND THEN I STARTED THE 15 MINUTE TRIP BACK HOME. I WAS 1/3 OF THE WAY BACK HOME AND NOTICE...

Sep 4, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 107,304 mi

ON SEPTEMBER THE 1ST WE HAD JUST HAD EXTREME THUNDER AND LIGHTNING, TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS. I HAD JUST DROPPED MY GIRLFRIEND OFF AT WORK AND AT THIS TIME IT WAS ONLY RAINING MODERATELY, AND THE TIME WAS 1:20 PM, AND THEN I STARTED THE 15 MINUTE TRIP BACK HOME. I WAS 1/3 OF THE WAY BACK HOME AND NOTICE...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes 107,304 mi

ON SEPTEMBER THE 1ST WE HAD JUST HAD EXTREME THUNDER AND LIGHTNING, TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS. I HAD JUST DROPPED MY GIRLFRIEND OFF AT WORK AND AT THIS TIME IT WAS ONLY RAINING MODERATELY, AND THE TIME WAS 1:20 PM, AND THEN I STARTED THE 15 MINUTE TRIP BACK HOME. I WAS 1/3 OF THE WAY BACK HOME AND NOTICE...

Sep 4, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 107,304 mi

ON SEPTEMBER THE 1ST WE HAD JUST HAD EXTREME THUNDER AND LIGHTNING, TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS. I HAD JUST DROPPED MY GIRLFRIEND OFF AT WORK AND AT THIS TIME IT WAS ONLY RAINING MODERATELY, AND THE TIME WAS 1:20 PM, AND THEN I STARTED THE 15 MINUTE TRIP BACK HOME. I WAS 1/3 OF THE WAY BACK HOME AND NOTICE...

Jul 5, 2013 Steering

LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE RX330'S... *TR

Jul 5, 2013 Steering

LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE RX330'S... *TR

May 29, 2013 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE REARENDED A STATIONARY VEHICLE IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. SAN RAMON PD REPORT #[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 29, 2013 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE REARENDED A STATIONARY VEHICLE IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. SAN RAMON PD REPORT #[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 28, 2013 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY AND INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE...

May 28, 2013 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY AND INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE...

Mar 25, 2013 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WATER COOLANT LEAKED ONTO THE TIMING BELT AND BOTH THE WA...

Mar 25, 2013 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WATER COOLANT LEAKED ONTO THE TIMING BELT AND BOTH THE WA...

Mar 19, 2013 Power Train 115,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2005 LEXUS RX 330. I PURCHASED IT CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED IN 2007. I WAS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND STOPPED AT A LIGHT. AS I PROCEEDED TO TAKE A LEFT HAND TURN THE CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE. IT WAS JUMPING AND SHIFTING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT AND PUL...

Mar 19, 2013 Engine 115,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2005 LEXUS RX 330. I PURCHASED IT CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED IN 2007. I WAS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND STOPPED AT A LIGHT. AS I PROCEEDED TO TAKE A LEFT HAND TURN THE CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE. IT WAS JUMPING AND SHIFTING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT AND PUL...

Mar 19, 2013 Power Train 115,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2005 LEXUS RX 330. I PURCHASED IT CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED IN 2007. I WAS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND STOPPED AT A LIGHT. AS I PROCEEDED TO TAKE A LEFT HAND TURN THE CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE. IT WAS JUMPING AND SHIFTING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT AND PUL...

Mar 19, 2013 Engine 115,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2005 LEXUS RX 330. I PURCHASED IT CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED IN 2007. I WAS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND STOPPED AT A LIGHT. AS I PROCEEDED TO TAKE A LEFT HAND TURN THE CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE. IT WAS JUMPING AND SHIFTING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT AND PUL...

Oct 28, 2012 Structure 92,000 mi

WE ARE EXPERIENCING SEVERE CRACKING AND SOFTENING OF THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE GARAGED THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASING. WE ALSO HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY WHICH HAS NO DASHBOARD ISSUES AND IT HAS BEEN LEFT OUTSIDE CONSISTENTLY SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2005. WE FEEL THA...

Oct 28, 2012 Structure 92,000 mi

WE ARE EXPERIENCING SEVERE CRACKING AND SOFTENING OF THE DASHBOARD MATERIAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE GARAGED THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASING. WE ALSO HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY WHICH HAS NO DASHBOARD ISSUES AND IT HAS BEEN LEFT OUTSIDE CONSISTENTLY SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2005. WE FEEL THA...

Oct 17, 2012 Steering 100,000 mi

STEERING RACK ON VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED LEAK, IT SEEMS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 17, 2012 Steering 77,900 mi

I AM HAVING SERIOUS QUALITY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 RX330. THE VEHICLE IS KEPT IN THE GARAGE AND BEING TAKEN CARE OF LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER. I TOOK THE SUV TO A LEXUS DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LEAKING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED - APPROXIMATE COST $1800. I ...

Oct 17, 2012 Power Train 77,900 mi

I AM HAVING SERIOUS QUALITY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 RX330. THE VEHICLE IS KEPT IN THE GARAGE AND BEING TAKEN CARE OF LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER. I TOOK THE SUV TO A LEXUS DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LEAKING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED - APPROXIMATE COST $1800. I ...

Oct 17, 2012 Steering 100,000 mi

STEERING RACK ON VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED LEAK, IT SEEMS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 17, 2012 Steering 77,900 mi

I AM HAVING SERIOUS QUALITY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 RX330. THE VEHICLE IS KEPT IN THE GARAGE AND BEING TAKEN CARE OF LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER. I TOOK THE SUV TO A LEXUS DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LEAKING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED - APPROXIMATE COST $1800. I ...

Oct 17, 2012 Power Train 77,900 mi

I AM HAVING SERIOUS QUALITY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 RX330. THE VEHICLE IS KEPT IN THE GARAGE AND BEING TAKEN CARE OF LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER. I TOOK THE SUV TO A LEXUS DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LEAKING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED - APPROXIMATE COST $1800. I ...

Jul 23, 2012 Wheels 86,883 mi

OUR LEXUS HAD A BAD ROLLER BEARING ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S WHEEL. THE INTERNET (LEXUS OWNERS CLUB) TELLS US THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH THIS MODEL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE SAME LOCATION. IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WHEEL CAN SUDDENLY SEIZE OR FLY OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. I HOPE YOU WI...

Jul 23, 2012 Wheels 86,883 mi

OUR LEXUS HAD A BAD ROLLER BEARING ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S WHEEL. THE INTERNET (LEXUS OWNERS CLUB) TELLS US THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH THIS MODEL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE SAME LOCATION. IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WHEEL CAN SUDDENLY SEIZE OR FLY OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. I HOPE YOU WI...

Jun 20, 2012 Engine 39,459 mi

MY 2005 LEXUS RX 330 WITH ONLY 39459 MILEAGE WAS TOLD THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKS, WHEN I REPLACED THE BATTERY AT INDEPENDENT SHOP. WHEN FOR A RECALL (ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) DONE BY DEALER THAT COUPLE MONTH AGO ON MILEAGE 39152, DEALER ALSO PERFORMED MULTI POINT INSPECTION DID NOT SPOT ANY WATER PU...

Jun 20, 2012 Engine 39,459 mi

MY 2005 LEXUS RX 330 WITH ONLY 39459 MILEAGE WAS TOLD THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKS, WHEN I REPLACED THE BATTERY AT INDEPENDENT SHOP. WHEN FOR A RECALL (ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) DONE BY DEALER THAT COUPLE MONTH AGO ON MILEAGE 39152, DEALER ALSO PERFORMED MULTI POINT INSPECTION DID NOT SPOT ANY WATER PU...

May 17, 2012 Engine 50,727 mi

TOOK MY 2005 RX330 IN FOR A RECALL (CRANKSHAFT PULLEY). I WAS TOLD THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF ALONG WITH THE TIMING BELT. I WAS TOLD I WOULD SAVE A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN LABOR BECAUSE OF THE RECALL IF I HAD IT TAKEN CARE OF RIGHT NOW AT A COST OF $876.96. OUCH! ONLY 5...

May 17, 2012 Engine 50,727 mi

TOOK MY 2005 RX330 IN FOR A RECALL (CRANKSHAFT PULLEY). I WAS TOLD THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF ALONG WITH THE TIMING BELT. I WAS TOLD I WOULD SAVE A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN LABOR BECAUSE OF THE RECALL IF I HAD IT TAKEN CARE OF RIGHT NOW AT A COST OF $876.96. OUCH! ONLY 5...

May 11, 2012 Engine 65,500 mi

MY LEXUS RX330 BROKE DOWN AT THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD ONLY AT 65K MILES. THE WATER PUMP HAD A LEAK, AND AS A RESULT, THERE WAS NO COOLANT AND THE ENGINE WAS HEATING UP TO A LEVEL WHERE I COULD HAVE FIRE IN THE ENGINE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IT HAD TO BE TOWED. LATER I PAID $1100...

May 11, 2012 Engine 65,500 mi

MY LEXUS RX330 BROKE DOWN AT THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD ONLY AT 65K MILES. THE WATER PUMP HAD A LEAK, AND AS A RESULT, THERE WAS NO COOLANT AND THE ENGINE WAS HEATING UP TO A LEVEL WHERE I COULD HAVE FIRE IN THE ENGINE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IT HAD TO BE TOWED. LATER I PAID $1100...

Mar 25, 2012 Exterior Lighting 630,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP GOT WATER INSIDE THE HOUSING CAUSING THE HID HEADLIGHT TO SHORT OUT. HOUSING SEEMS TO BE FULLY SEALED.

Mar 25, 2012 Exterior Lighting 630,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP GOT WATER INSIDE THE HOUSING CAUSING THE HID HEADLIGHT TO SHORT OUT. HOUSING SEEMS TO BE FULLY SEALED.

Feb 26, 2012 Air Bags Crash

I STRUCK A CAR HEAD ON GOING ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS WEARING MY SHOULDER LAP BELT. I WAS THE DRIVER. *TR

Feb 26, 2012 Air Bags Crash

I STRUCK A CAR HEAD ON GOING ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS WEARING MY SHOULDER LAP BELT. I WAS THE DRIVER. *TR

Jan 17, 2012 Visibility

MY 6 YEAR OLD LEXUS WINDOW MOLDING FLEW OFF ON BOTH QUARTER SIZE BACK WINDOWS IN THE LAST MONTH. THIS IS A HAZARD AS IT WENT FLYING OFF IN THE HIGHWAY, ONE DAY AND NOT EVEN A MONTH LATER, THE OTHER ONE FLEW OFF AND ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN. THEY SAID I WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE WINDOW FOR THE M...

Jan 17, 2012 Structure

MY 6 YEAR OLD LEXUS WINDOW MOLDING FLEW OFF ON BOTH QUARTER SIZE BACK WINDOWS IN THE LAST MONTH. THIS IS A HAZARD AS IT WENT FLYING OFF IN THE HIGHWAY, ONE DAY AND NOT EVEN A MONTH LATER, THE OTHER ONE FLEW OFF AND ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN. THEY SAID I WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE WINDOW FOR THE M...

Jan 17, 2012 Visibility

MY 6 YEAR OLD LEXUS WINDOW MOLDING FLEW OFF ON BOTH QUARTER SIZE BACK WINDOWS IN THE LAST MONTH. THIS IS A HAZARD AS IT WENT FLYING OFF IN THE HIGHWAY, ONE DAY AND NOT EVEN A MONTH LATER, THE OTHER ONE FLEW OFF AND ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN. THEY SAID I WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE WINDOW FOR THE M...

Jan 17, 2012 Structure

MY 6 YEAR OLD LEXUS WINDOW MOLDING FLEW OFF ON BOTH QUARTER SIZE BACK WINDOWS IN THE LAST MONTH. THIS IS A HAZARD AS IT WENT FLYING OFF IN THE HIGHWAY, ONE DAY AND NOT EVEN A MONTH LATER, THE OTHER ONE FLEW OFF AND ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN. THEY SAID I WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE WINDOW FOR THE M...

Dec 25, 2011 Steering 34,800 mi

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO THE LEXUS DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I AM NOT A TECNICAL PERSON BUT WAS EXPLICITLY TOLD THAT IF I DO NOT GET IT FIXED THE STEERIN WHEEL COULD GET STUCK LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Dec 25, 2011 Steering 34,800 mi

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO THE LEXUS DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I AM NOT A TECNICAL PERSON BUT WAS EXPLICITLY TOLD THAT IF I DO NOT GET IT FIXED THE STEERIN WHEEL COULD GET STUCK LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting

WATER ROUTINELY COLLECTS INSIDE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS WHENEVER I WASH THE CAR OR WHEN RAINING. LIGHT FAILURE DUE TO WATER INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS IS REPORTED BY MANY OTHER RX330 OWNERS ON VARIOUS INTERNET FORUMS. I'M VERY AFRAID THAT LIGHTS MIGHT FAIL WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. LEX...

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting

WATER ROUTINELY COLLECTS INSIDE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS WHENEVER I WASH THE CAR OR WHEN RAINING. LIGHT FAILURE DUE TO WATER INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS IS REPORTED BY MANY OTHER RX330 OWNERS ON VARIOUS INTERNET FORUMS. I'M VERY AFRAID THAT LIGHTS MIGHT FAIL WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. LEX...

Sep 1, 2011 Structure

2005 LEXUS RX330 WHILE I AM DRIVING ON FREEWAY A DRIVER REAR QUARTER WINDOW'S MOLDING FELT OUT OFF. I CONTACTED LEXUS HEADQUARTER RISE AN ISSUE, I DO RESEACH ONLINE FORUMS TO FIND DOWN ALOT OF SAME PROBLEMS. I TALKED TO LEXUS HEADQUARTER PERSONNEL I THINK ITS A MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE, BUT THEY DENI...

Sep 1, 2011 Visibility

2005 LEXUS RX330 WHILE I AM DRIVING ON FREEWAY A DRIVER REAR QUARTER WINDOW'S MOLDING FELT OUT OFF. I CONTACTED LEXUS HEADQUARTER RISE AN ISSUE, I DO RESEACH ONLINE FORUMS TO FIND DOWN ALOT OF SAME PROBLEMS. I TALKED TO LEXUS HEADQUARTER PERSONNEL I THINK ITS A MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE, BUT THEY DENI...

Sep 1, 2011 Structure

2005 LEXUS RX330 WHILE I AM DRIVING ON FREEWAY A DRIVER REAR QUARTER WINDOW'S MOLDING FELT OUT OFF. I CONTACTED LEXUS HEADQUARTER RISE AN ISSUE, I DO RESEACH ONLINE FORUMS TO FIND DOWN ALOT OF SAME PROBLEMS. I TALKED TO LEXUS HEADQUARTER PERSONNEL I THINK ITS A MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE, BUT THEY DENI...

Sep 1, 2011 Visibility

2005 LEXUS RX330 WHILE I AM DRIVING ON FREEWAY A DRIVER REAR QUARTER WINDOW'S MOLDING FELT OUT OFF. I CONTACTED LEXUS HEADQUARTER RISE AN ISSUE, I DO RESEACH ONLINE FORUMS TO FIND DOWN ALOT OF SAME PROBLEMS. I TALKED TO LEXUS HEADQUARTER PERSONNEL I THINK ITS A MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE, BUT THEY DENI...

Aug 23, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 80,450 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY PARKING PLACE IN OUR UNDERGROUND GARAGE I PUT ON THE BRAKE TO GO FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE THE ENGINE RACED UP AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. I WAS ONLY 15 FEET FROM A BRICK WALL OF WHICH I HIT AT AN ANGLE. I BOUNCED OFF THIS WALL AND WENT 10 FEET...

Aug 23, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 80,450 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY PARKING PLACE IN OUR UNDERGROUND GARAGE I PUT ON THE BRAKE TO GO FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE THE ENGINE RACED UP AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. I WAS ONLY 15 FEET FROM A BRICK WALL OF WHICH I HIT AT AN ANGLE. I BOUNCED OFF THIS WALL AND WENT 10 FEET...

Aug 22, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DELAY/SLIP DURING ACCELERATION. REQUIRES AN ECU UPDATE. LEXUS WILL CHARGE FOR THE UPDATE, UP TO $100. THE UPDATE SHOULD BE MANDATORY AND FREE OF CHARGE. *TR

Aug 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

CONDENSATION BUILDUP HAS FORMED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE DRIVER/PASSENGER HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW OF THE HEADLIGHT SEAL WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO PENETRATE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. WATER DAMAGE HAS CAUSED THE LOWBEAM LIGHTS TO FAIL. LEXUS HAS QUOTED OVER $1400 FOR REPLACEM...

Aug 22, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

VARIOUS HAIRLINE CRACKS HAVE RANDOMLY APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THEY RANGE IN SIZE FROM 1" TO 6". ONE CRACK HAS APPEARED ALONG THE AREA THAT COVERS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO MALFUNCTION OR NOT WORK AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD BE FATAL IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DASHB...

Aug 22, 2011 Air Bags 80,000 mi

VARIOUS HAIRLINE CRACKS HAVE RANDOMLY APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THEY RANGE IN SIZE FROM 1" TO 6". ONE CRACK HAS APPEARED ALONG THE AREA THAT COVERS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO MALFUNCTION OR NOT WORK AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD BE FATAL IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DASHB...

Aug 22, 2011 Power Train 80,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DELAY/SLIP DURING ACCELERATION. REQUIRES AN ECU UPDATE. LEXUS WILL CHARGE FOR THE UPDATE, UP TO $100. THE UPDATE SHOULD BE MANDATORY AND FREE OF CHARGE. *TR

Aug 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

CONDENSATION BUILDUP HAS FORMED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE DRIVER/PASSENGER HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW OF THE HEADLIGHT SEAL WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO PENETRATE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. WATER DAMAGE HAS CAUSED THE LOWBEAM LIGHTS TO FAIL. LEXUS HAS QUOTED OVER $1400 FOR REPLACEM...

Aug 22, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

VARIOUS HAIRLINE CRACKS HAVE RANDOMLY APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THEY RANGE IN SIZE FROM 1" TO 6". ONE CRACK HAS APPEARED ALONG THE AREA THAT COVERS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO MALFUNCTION OR NOT WORK AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD BE FATAL IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DASHB...

Aug 22, 2011 Air Bags 80,000 mi

VARIOUS HAIRLINE CRACKS HAVE RANDOMLY APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THEY RANGE IN SIZE FROM 1" TO 6". ONE CRACK HAS APPEARED ALONG THE AREA THAT COVERS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO MALFUNCTION OR NOT WORK AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD BE FATAL IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DASHB...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 53,850 mi

FAILURE OF BUILT-IN CD CHANGER AND RADIO SYSTEM LEADS TO FAILURE OF HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND RELATED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. CD CHANGER SYSTEM ON CAR DISPLAYED "ERROR 4" MESSAGE AND WOULD NO LONGER PLAY OR FUNCTION. SHORTLY AFTER, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED (HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, ...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 53,850 mi

FAILURE OF BUILT-IN CD CHANGER AND RADIO SYSTEM LEADS TO FAILURE OF HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND RELATED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. CD CHANGER SYSTEM ON CAR DISPLAYED "ERROR 4" MESSAGE AND WOULD NO LONGER PLAY OR FUNCTION. SHORTLY AFTER, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED (HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, ...

Jun 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting 89,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 LEXUS RX 330. I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE CONDENSATION BUILD UP WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. I WENT TO THE LEXUS DEALER TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM THEY CHARGED A $110.00 SERVICE CHARGE TO TELL ME THAT I NEED TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE COST TO REPLACE IS AB...

Jun 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting 89,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 LEXUS RX 330. I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE CONDENSATION BUILD UP WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. I WENT TO THE LEXUS DEALER TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM THEY CHARGED A $110.00 SERVICE CHARGE TO TELL ME THAT I NEED TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE COST TO REPLACE IS AB...

Jun 8, 2011 Structure 60,860 mi

MY 2005 LEXUS RX330 DASHBOARD HAS RIPPED OPEN IN SEVERAL PLACES. ONE IS DIRECTLY OVER MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG! I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND IT HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN KEPT IN A GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME. THIS IS A DEFECT THAT HAS HAPPEN TO OTHER OWNERS. LEXUS SHOULD RECALL THESE DAS...

Jun 8, 2011 Structure 60,860 mi

MY 2005 LEXUS RX330 DASHBOARD HAS RIPPED OPEN IN SEVERAL PLACES. ONE IS DIRECTLY OVER MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG! I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND IT HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN KEPT IN A GARAGE MOST OF THE TIME. THIS IS A DEFECT THAT HAS HAPPEN TO OTHER OWNERS. LEXUS SHOULD RECALL THESE DAS...

May 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING INTO THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE OWNERS MANUAL. THE HEADLIGHT EVENTUALLY FAILED COMPLETELY AFTER NOTHING WAS DO...

May 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING INTO THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE OWNERS MANUAL. THE HEADLIGHT EVENTUALLY FAILED COMPLETELY AFTER NOTHING WAS DO...

Apr 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 92,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE ON A RAMP AND LEFT THE CAR IN GEAR (DRIVE) AND AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER CAR. THE LEXUS 330 IS SUPPOSED TO PROHIBIT ONE FROM REMOVING THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IN GEAR. MY CAR CONTINUES TO ALLOW ME TO REMOVE THE KEY (ENGINE OFF) WHILE IN ...

Apr 27, 2011 Electrical System Crash 92,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE ON A RAMP AND LEFT THE CAR IN GEAR (DRIVE) AND AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER CAR. THE LEXUS 330 IS SUPPOSED TO PROHIBIT ONE FROM REMOVING THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IN GEAR. MY CAR CONTINUES TO ALLOW ME TO REMOVE THE KEY (ENGINE OFF) WHILE IN ...

Apr 27, 2011 Power Train Crash 92,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE ON A RAMP AND LEFT THE CAR IN GEAR (DRIVE) AND AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER CAR. THE LEXUS 330 IS SUPPOSED TO PROHIBIT ONE FROM REMOVING THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IN GEAR. MY CAR CONTINUES TO ALLOW ME TO REMOVE THE KEY (ENGINE OFF) WHILE IN ...

Apr 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 92,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE ON A RAMP AND LEFT THE CAR IN GEAR (DRIVE) AND AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER CAR. THE LEXUS 330 IS SUPPOSED TO PROHIBIT ONE FROM REMOVING THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IN GEAR. MY CAR CONTINUES TO ALLOW ME TO REMOVE THE KEY (ENGINE OFF) WHILE IN ...

Apr 27, 2011 Electrical System Crash 92,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE ON A RAMP AND LEFT THE CAR IN GEAR (DRIVE) AND AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER CAR. THE LEXUS 330 IS SUPPOSED TO PROHIBIT ONE FROM REMOVING THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IN GEAR. MY CAR CONTINUES TO ALLOW ME TO REMOVE THE KEY (ENGINE OFF) WHILE IN ...

Apr 27, 2011 Power Train Crash 92,000 mi

I WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE ON A RAMP AND LEFT THE CAR IN GEAR (DRIVE) AND AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER CAR. THE LEXUS 330 IS SUPPOSED TO PROHIBIT ONE FROM REMOVING THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION WHEN IN GEAR. MY CAR CONTINUES TO ALLOW ME TO REMOVE THE KEY (ENGINE OFF) WHILE IN ...

Apr 26, 2011 Electrical System

2005 LEXUS RX 330. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 825.00 *TGW

Apr 26, 2011 Electrical System

2005 LEXUS RX 330. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 825.00 *TGW

Mar 31, 2011 Visibility 17,850 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE PARKED, THE SUNLIGHT WAS SHINING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR AND THE CONTACT NOTICED A BLACK GLARE ON THE MIRROR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT SEE THE GLARE. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SOMETIME THE BLACK GLARE BECAME M...

Mar 31, 2011 Visibility 17,850 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHILE PARKED, THE SUNLIGHT WAS SHINING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR AND THE CONTACT NOTICED A BLACK GLARE ON THE MIRROR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT SEE THE GLARE. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SOMETIME THE BLACK GLARE BECAME M...

Feb 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX-330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND CRASHED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS ESCAPING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE...

Feb 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX-330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND CRASHED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS ESCAPING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE...

Feb 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX-330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND CRASHED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS ESCAPING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE...

Feb 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX-330. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND CRASHED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS ESCAPING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF CONDENSATION IN THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TWO YEARS AFTER THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A LOC...

Jan 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF CONDENSATION IN THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TWO YEARS AFTER THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A LOC...

Jan 10, 2011 Exterior Lighting 65,500 mi

I AM DESCRIBING AN EVENT THAT OCCURS REPEATEDLY AMONG OLDER DRIVERS. THEY PUT THEIR TURN SIGNAL ON, AND IT DOES NOT SWITCH OFF AND THEY DON'T KNOW IT BECAUSE THEIR HEARING ABILITY HAS DIMINISHED. THEY THEN MAKE A TURN TO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHAT THEIR TURN SIGNAL INDICATES AND EITHER CAUSE A...

Jan 10, 2011 Exterior Lighting 65,500 mi

I AM DESCRIBING AN EVENT THAT OCCURS REPEATEDLY AMONG OLDER DRIVERS. THEY PUT THEIR TURN SIGNAL ON, AND IT DOES NOT SWITCH OFF AND THEY DON'T KNOW IT BECAUSE THEIR HEARING ABILITY HAS DIMINISHED. THEY THEN MAKE A TURN TO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHAT THEIR TURN SIGNAL INDICATES AND EITHER CAUSE A...

Nov 20, 2010 Unknown Or Other 96,423 mi

I TOOK MY LEXUS RX 330 IN FOR IT'S 90,000 MILE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND TOLD THEM THAT IT HAD A ROARING NOISE LIKE A WHEEL BEARING. THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INCLUDED REPLACING THE TIMING BELT AND THEY DID BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, WITH SOME FLUID REPLACEMENT AND OTHER ITEMS. I HAVE OWNED NEW CAR...

Nov 20, 2010 Unknown Or Other 96,423 mi

I TOOK MY LEXUS RX 330 IN FOR IT'S 90,000 MILE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND TOLD THEM THAT IT HAD A ROARING NOISE LIKE A WHEEL BEARING. THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INCLUDED REPLACING THE TIMING BELT AND THEY DID BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, WITH SOME FLUID REPLACEMENT AND OTHER ITEMS. I HAVE OWNED NEW CAR...

Nov 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,000 mi

ON OCTOBER 17, 2010 I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 LEXUS RX330 INTO MY GARAGE AT LESS THAN 10 MPH. ON MY WAY UP THE DRIVEWAY, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR MADE A NOISE AND ACCELERATED FORWARD. I PUMPED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES AND EVENTUALLY FORCED THE CA...

Nov 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,000 mi

ON OCTOBER 17, 2010 I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 LEXUS RX330 INTO MY GARAGE AT LESS THAN 10 MPH. ON MY WAY UP THE DRIVEWAY, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR MADE A NOISE AND ACCELERATED FORWARD. I PUMPED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES AND EVENTUALLY FORCED THE CA...

Oct 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT FAILED TWICE IN PAST 18 MONTHS DUE TO WATER CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND ECU. 1ST TIME WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SECOND FAILURE WAS AFTER WARRANTY PERIOD AND LEXUS CORPORATE STATED IT WAS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND REFU...

Oct 26, 2010 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT FAILED TWICE IN PAST 18 MONTHS DUE TO WATER CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND ECU. 1ST TIME WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SECOND FAILURE WAS AFTER WARRANTY PERIOD AND LEXUS CORPORATE STATED IT WAS A DIFFERENT ISSUE AND REFU...

Oct 21, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPUTTER ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE AND EACH TIME, THE TECHNICIAN WOULD ADJUST THE ECU BUT THE FAILURE WOU...

Oct 21, 2010 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPUTTER ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE AND EACH TIME, THE TECHNICIAN WOULD ADJUST THE ECU BUT THE FAILURE WOU...

Oct 1, 2010 Steering 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE TECHNICIANS DETECTED THAT THE POWER STEERING INTERNAL SEAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

Oct 1, 2010 Steering 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE TECHNICIANS DETECTED THAT THE POWER STEERING INTERNAL SEAL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

Sep 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting

CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED EARLY ON AND IS ONLY GETTING WORSE ON MY 2005 RX 330. ALSO, I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO SWITCH THE FRONT BRAKE PADS OUT AND NOW HAVE TO SWITCH THE REAR BRAKE PADS OUT AS WELL AS THEY STARTED TO SQUEAL AND THE ROTORS WERE ALREADY RESURFACED BEFORE. THE CAR DOESN'T FUL...

Sep 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED EARLY ON AND IS ONLY GETTING WORSE ON MY 2005 RX 330. ALSO, I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO SWITCH THE FRONT BRAKE PADS OUT AND NOW HAVE TO SWITCH THE REAR BRAKE PADS OUT AS WELL AS THEY STARTED TO SQUEAL AND THE ROTORS WERE ALREADY RESURFACED BEFORE. THE CAR DOESN'T FUL...

Sep 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting

CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED EARLY ON AND IS ONLY GETTING WORSE ON MY 2005 RX 330. ALSO, I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO SWITCH THE FRONT BRAKE PADS OUT AND NOW HAVE TO SWITCH THE REAR BRAKE PADS OUT AS WELL AS THEY STARTED TO SQUEAL AND THE ROTORS WERE ALREADY RESURFACED BEFORE. THE CAR DOESN'T FUL...

Sep 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED EARLY ON AND IS ONLY GETTING WORSE ON MY 2005 RX 330. ALSO, I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO SWITCH THE FRONT BRAKE PADS OUT AND NOW HAVE TO SWITCH THE REAR BRAKE PADS OUT AS WELL AS THEY STARTED TO SQUEAL AND THE ROTORS WERE ALREADY RESURFACED BEFORE. THE CAR DOESN'T FUL...

Sep 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,401 mi

2005 LEXUS RX330 WOULD NOT STOP NOR BRAKE AS HEADED DOWNHILL IN SLIGHTLY SNOWY WEATHER AT ABOUT 25MPH. AS ROAD CURVED, I COULD NOT SLOW VEHICLE AND THUS STARTED TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE THINKING IT WA A FORWARD SLIDE BUT THAT DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO A...

Sep 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,401 mi

2005 LEXUS RX330 WOULD NOT STOP NOR BRAKE AS HEADED DOWNHILL IN SLIGHTLY SNOWY WEATHER AT ABOUT 25MPH. AS ROAD CURVED, I COULD NOT SLOW VEHICLE AND THUS STARTED TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE THINKING IT WA A FORWARD SLIDE BUT THAT DIDN'T CHANGE THINGS AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO A...

Aug 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS THAT THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE BURNED OUT BECAUSE THE RUBBER SEAL USED WAS NOT OF GOOD QUALITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT WAS THE TRIM AND IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. EACH HEAD LAMP HAD A COMPUTER AND THE LACK...

Aug 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS THAT THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE BURNED OUT BECAUSE THE RUBBER SEAL USED WAS NOT OF GOOD QUALITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT WAS THE TRIM AND IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. EACH HEAD LAMP HAD A COMPUTER AND THE LACK...

May 10, 2010 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

LEXUS REAR SEAT OVER SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. BELT HAD SOMEHOW WRAPPED AROUND 11 YEAR OLD BOY THAT WAS TRYING TO LIE DOWN AND WE HAD TO CUT BELT TO RELEASE CHILD. *TR

May 10, 2010 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

LEXUS REAR SEAT OVER SHOULDER BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. BELT HAD SOMEHOW WRAPPED AROUND 11 YEAR OLD BOY THAT WAS TRYING TO LIE DOWN AND WE HAD TO CUT BELT TO RELEASE CHILD. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

MOISTURE PROBLEM IN BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS OF MY 2005 LEXUS RX330. ONE WAS REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO UNDER WARRANTY THE OTHER MARCH 2010 WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER THE GOODWILL WARRANTY. BRING YOUR CAR TO LEXUS FOR SERVICE ALL THE TIME AND YOU GET THE LITTLE PERKS. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

MOISTURE PROBLEM IN BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS OF MY 2005 LEXUS RX330. ONE WAS REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO UNDER WARRANTY THE OTHER MARCH 2010 WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER THE GOODWILL WARRANTY. BRING YOUR CAR TO LEXUS FOR SERVICE ALL THE TIME AND YOU GET THE LITTLE PERKS. *TR

Mar 25, 2010 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS BOTH DRIVER/PASSENGER MOISTURE

Mar 25, 2010 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS BOTH DRIVER/PASSENGER MOISTURE

Mar 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

PLEASE LOOKING INTO THE LEXUS RX330 MODELS. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THE BRAKE PROBLEMS OR ACCELERATION. WHAT I EXPERIENCED THAT ONCE I PRESS ON THE BRAKE AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP. THE VEHICLE TEND TO STILL BE MOVING SLIGHTLY FORWARD. THEN I WOULD HAVE TO PRESS THE BR...

Mar 3, 2010 Electrical System 55,000 mi

PLEASE LOOKING INTO THE LEXUS RX330 MODELS. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THE BRAKE PROBLEMS OR ACCELERATION. WHAT I EXPERIENCED THAT ONCE I PRESS ON THE BRAKE AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP. THE VEHICLE TEND TO STILL BE MOVING SLIGHTLY FORWARD. THEN I WOULD HAVE TO PRESS THE BR...

Mar 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

PLEASE LOOKING INTO THE LEXUS RX330 MODELS. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THE BRAKE PROBLEMS OR ACCELERATION. WHAT I EXPERIENCED THAT ONCE I PRESS ON THE BRAKE AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP. THE VEHICLE TEND TO STILL BE MOVING SLIGHTLY FORWARD. THEN I WOULD HAVE TO PRESS THE BR...

Mar 3, 2010 Electrical System 55,000 mi

PLEASE LOOKING INTO THE LEXUS RX330 MODELS. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2005 LEXUS RX330. I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THE BRAKE PROBLEMS OR ACCELERATION. WHAT I EXPERIENCED THAT ONCE I PRESS ON THE BRAKE AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP. THE VEHICLE TEND TO STILL BE MOVING SLIGHTLY FORWARD. THEN I WOULD HAVE TO PRESS THE BR...

Mar 2, 2010 Power Train 48,000 mi

2005 LEXUS RX330 WAS DRIVEN AT 40MPH UNDER NORMAL HIGHWAY CONDITIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY PUT IN NEUTRAL WHERE THE ENGINE KEPT REVVING. THE DRIVER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND BROU...

Mar 2, 2010 Power Train 48,000 mi

2005 LEXUS RX330 WAS DRIVEN AT 40MPH UNDER NORMAL HIGHWAY CONDITIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY PUT IN NEUTRAL WHERE THE ENGINE KEPT REVVING. THE DRIVER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND BROU...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHENEVER HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THERE WAS A THREE SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THIS WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER HE TRIED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SOFTWARE WAS CHANGED...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WHENEVER HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THERE WAS A THREE SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THIS WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER HE TRIED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SOFTWARE WAS CHANGED...

Feb 6, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 89,979 mi

ON SEPT. 6, 2009 WHILE TURNING INTO A GENERAL STORE PARKING SPACE AT LESS THAN 5 MILES AN HOUR WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN HIGH ACCELERATION TO AN ESTIMATED 30MPH OR MORE BEFORE RUNNING OVER PARKING BLOCKS, ATTEMPTED BRAKING AND CRASHED INTO SEATING BENCHES AND BUILDING, AND PROCEEDED TO SHUT DOWN ...

Feb 6, 2010 Fuel System, Other Crash 89,979 mi

ON SEPT. 6, 2009 WHILE TURNING INTO A GENERAL STORE PARKING SPACE AT LESS THAN 5 MILES AN HOUR WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN HIGH ACCELERATION TO AN ESTIMATED 30MPH OR MORE BEFORE RUNNING OVER PARKING BLOCKS, ATTEMPTED BRAKING AND CRASHED INTO SEATING BENCHES AND BUILDING, AND PROCEEDED TO SHUT DOWN ...

Feb 6, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 89,979 mi

ON SEPT. 6, 2009 WHILE TURNING INTO A GENERAL STORE PARKING SPACE AT LESS THAN 5 MILES AN HOUR WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN HIGH ACCELERATION TO AN ESTIMATED 30MPH OR MORE BEFORE RUNNING OVER PARKING BLOCKS, ATTEMPTED BRAKING AND CRASHED INTO SEATING BENCHES AND BUILDING, AND PROCEEDED TO SHUT DOWN ...

Feb 6, 2010 Fuel System, Other Crash 89,979 mi

ON SEPT. 6, 2009 WHILE TURNING INTO A GENERAL STORE PARKING SPACE AT LESS THAN 5 MILES AN HOUR WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN HIGH ACCELERATION TO AN ESTIMATED 30MPH OR MORE BEFORE RUNNING OVER PARKING BLOCKS, ATTEMPTED BRAKING AND CRASHED INTO SEATING BENCHES AND BUILDING, AND PROCEEDED TO SHUT DOWN ...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND ACCELERATED MOMENTARILY WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE TRAVELED AROUND A CURVE OR BEND, IT WOULD MOMENTARILY ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WERE N...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND ACCELERATED MOMENTARILY WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. HE ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE TRAVELED AROUND A CURVE OR BEND, IT WOULD MOMENTARILY ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WERE N...

Jan 28, 2010 Power Train 43,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 LEXUS RX330. I PURCHASED IT USED IN SEPTEMBER 2007. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE WHEN I PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL THERE WAS A FEELING OF A LOSS OF POWER - A HESITATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR WORK UNDER WORK IN FEBRUARY 2008, AND THE DEALER SAID IT ...

Jan 28, 2010 Power Train 43,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 LEXUS RX330. I PURCHASED IT USED IN SEPTEMBER 2007. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE WHEN I PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL THERE WAS A FEELING OF A LOSS OF POWER - A HESITATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR WORK UNDER WORK IN FEBRUARY 2008, AND THE DEALER SAID IT ...

Jan 28, 2010 Power Train 43,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 LEXUS RX330. I PURCHASED IT USED IN SEPTEMBER 2007. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE WHEN I PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL THERE WAS A FEELING OF A LOSS OF POWER - A HESITATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR WORK UNDER WORK IN FEBRUARY 2008, AND THE DEALER SAID IT ...

Jan 28, 2010 Power Train 43,000 mi

I OWN A 2005 LEXUS RX330. I PURCHASED IT USED IN SEPTEMBER 2007. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED IT, I HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE WHEN I PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL THERE WAS A FEELING OF A LOSS OF POWER - A HESITATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR WORK UNDER WORK IN FEBRUARY 2008, AND THE DEALER SAID IT ...

Jan 4, 2010 Steering 40,000 mi

DURING ROUTINE STATE INSPECTION, DEALER INFORMED ME THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING AND MUST BE REPLACED. THE COST TO REPLACE THE RACK IS ESTIMATED AT $1600. FROM READING SIMILAR STORIES FOR LEXUS VEHICLES, I UNDERSTAND THE LEAK COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE STEERING SYSTEM AND POS...

Jan 4, 2010 Steering 40,000 mi

DURING ROUTINE STATE INSPECTION, DEALER INFORMED ME THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING AND MUST BE REPLACED. THE COST TO REPLACE THE RACK IS ESTIMATED AT $1600. FROM READING SIMILAR STORIES FOR LEXUS VEHICLES, I UNDERSTAND THE LEAK COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE STEERING SYSTEM AND POS...

Dec 22, 2009 Exterior Lighting 40,300 mi

MOISTURE INVADES SEALED HEADLAMP HOUSING CAUSING LAMP(S) TO FAIL. LEXUS HAS REDESIGNED THE PART. NO VOLUNTARY RECALL EVEN THOUGH LEXUS KNOWS THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART. OUT OF WARRANTY REPLACEMENT COST IS $1650 FOR ONE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY PLUS 1HR. LABOR. THAT'S NEARLY $2000 FOR ONE HEADLIGHT!! *TR

Dec 22, 2009 Exterior Lighting 40,300 mi

MOISTURE INVADES SEALED HEADLAMP HOUSING CAUSING LAMP(S) TO FAIL. LEXUS HAS REDESIGNED THE PART. NO VOLUNTARY RECALL EVEN THOUGH LEXUS KNOWS THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART. OUT OF WARRANTY REPLACEMENT COST IS $1650 FOR ONE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY PLUS 1HR. LABOR. THAT'S NEARLY $2000 FOR ONE HEADLIGHT!! *TR

Dec 15, 2009 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP OF THE RX330 CEASED OPERATION DUE TO A BUILDUP OF MOISTURE. CONDENSATION HAS BEEN PRESENT IN THE HEADLAMP FOR SOME TIME, BUT THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS THAT IT WOULD LEAD TO HEADLAMP FAILURE. THE SUV IS MAINTAINED BY THE DEALERSHIP EXCLUSIVELY, AND AT NO POINT DID THEY M...

Dec 15, 2009 Exterior Lighting

THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP OF THE RX330 CEASED OPERATION DUE TO A BUILDUP OF MOISTURE. CONDENSATION HAS BEEN PRESENT IN THE HEADLAMP FOR SOME TIME, BUT THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS THAT IT WOULD LEAD TO HEADLAMP FAILURE. THE SUV IS MAINTAINED BY THE DEALERSHIP EXCLUSIVELY, AND AT NO POINT DID THEY M...

Dec 14, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2005 LEXUS RX330 WHICH WAS A RE-CERTIFIED VEHICLE WITH 27,000 MILES. THE RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS ERRATIC AND CAUSES UNEXPECTED SURGES. THIS HAPPENS LESS THAN 5 % OF THE TIME BUT I CANNOT TIE IT TO ANY SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (IE COLD TEMPERATURE, DOWN-SHIFT OR UP-SHIFT, CORNERING...

Dec 14, 2009 Power Train

I HAVE A 2005 LEXUS RX330 WHICH WAS A RE-CERTIFIED VEHICLE WITH 27,000 MILES. THE RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS ERRATIC AND CAUSES UNEXPECTED SURGES. THIS HAPPENS LESS THAN 5 % OF THE TIME BUT I CANNOT TIE IT TO ANY SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (IE COLD TEMPERATURE, DOWN-SHIFT OR UP-SHIFT, CORNERING...

Dec 14, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2005 LEXUS RX330 WHICH WAS A RE-CERTIFIED VEHICLE WITH 27,000 MILES. THE RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS ERRATIC AND CAUSES UNEXPECTED SURGES. THIS HAPPENS LESS THAN 5 % OF THE TIME BUT I CANNOT TIE IT TO ANY SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (IE COLD TEMPERATURE, DOWN-SHIFT OR UP-SHIFT, CORNERING...

Dec 14, 2009 Power Train

I HAVE A 2005 LEXUS RX330 WHICH WAS A RE-CERTIFIED VEHICLE WITH 27,000 MILES. THE RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS ERRATIC AND CAUSES UNEXPECTED SURGES. THIS HAPPENS LESS THAN 5 % OF THE TIME BUT I CANNOT TIE IT TO ANY SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (IE COLD TEMPERATURE, DOWN-SHIFT OR UP-SHIFT, CORNERING...

Nov 18, 2009 Power Train 28,675 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFT POINTS ARE OCCASIONALLY NOT SMOOTH AND EXHIBIT INCONSISTENT ENGINE RPM SHIFT POINTS. INITIALLY NOTICED WHEN DRIVING UPHILL AND THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED LOWER THAN IT SHOULD HAVE. NO ERROR CODES HAVE BEEN FOUND BY THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. A FIRMWARE UPDATE ON THE TRANSM...

Nov 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting 46,203 mi

WE OWN A 2005 LEXUS RX330. MOISTURE ACCUMULATED IN ONE OF OUR HEADLIGHTS CAUSING IT TO FAIL. COST OF REPLACEMENT WAS $1800,00 WHICH AFTER MUCH ADO WAS PAID FOR BY LEXUS. NOW OUR OTHER HEADLIGHT IS DOING THE SAME AND LEXUS WILL ONLY PAY FOR HALF, WHICH WOULD BE VERY GENEROUS EXCEPT THAT THIS A MAN...

Nov 18, 2009 Power Train 28,675 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFT POINTS ARE OCCASIONALLY NOT SMOOTH AND EXHIBIT INCONSISTENT ENGINE RPM SHIFT POINTS. INITIALLY NOTICED WHEN DRIVING UPHILL AND THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED LOWER THAN IT SHOULD HAVE. NO ERROR CODES HAVE BEEN FOUND BY THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. A FIRMWARE UPDATE ON THE TRANSM...

Nov 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting 46,203 mi

WE OWN A 2005 LEXUS RX330. MOISTURE ACCUMULATED IN ONE OF OUR HEADLIGHTS CAUSING IT TO FAIL. COST OF REPLACEMENT WAS $1800,00 WHICH AFTER MUCH ADO WAS PAID FOR BY LEXUS. NOW OUR OTHER HEADLIGHT IS DOING THE SAME AND LEXUS WILL ONLY PAY FOR HALF, WHICH WOULD BE VERY GENEROUS EXCEPT THAT THIS A MAN...

Nov 13, 2009 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WATER ENTERS THROUGH THE HEAD-LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT IT COST $1000 TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.

Nov 13, 2009 Exterior Lighting 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. WATER ENTERS THROUGH THE HEAD-LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT IT COST $1000 TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.

Nov 12, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX30. WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT INTENTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE FRON...

Nov 12, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX30. WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT INTENTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE FRON...

Sep 15, 2009 Exterior Lighting 16,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION IN THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LAMP WHICH CAUSED THE LIGHT BULB. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, HE NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LIGHTS INTENSITY WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE DRIVER'S...

Sep 15, 2009 Exterior Lighting 16,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION IN THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LAMP WHICH CAUSED THE LIGHT BULB. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, HE NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LIGHTS INTENSITY WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE DRIVER'S...

Sep 3, 2009 Exterior Lighting 62,700 mi

CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO BLOW. HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY COSTS $1,900 EA. TO REPLACE. LEXUS RX330. VEHICLE HAS BEEN OFF WARRANTY FOR ALMOST 2 MOS. 62,700 MILES ON VEHICLE. LEXUS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SAYS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR. LEXUS DEALERSHIP WILL GIVE US A DISC...

Sep 3, 2009 Exterior Lighting 62,700 mi

CONDENSATION IN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO BLOW. HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY COSTS $1,900 EA. TO REPLACE. LEXUS RX330. VEHICLE HAS BEEN OFF WARRANTY FOR ALMOST 2 MOS. 62,700 MILES ON VEHICLE. LEXUS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SAYS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR. LEXUS DEALERSHIP WILL GIVE US A DISC...

Apr 27, 2009 Steering

STEERING KEEPS GETTING LOCKED UP. THIS TIME THAT IT HAPPENED, IT WOULD NOT REVERSE ITSELF AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED INTO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. *TR

Apr 27, 2009 Steering

STEERING KEEPS GETTING LOCKED UP. THIS TIME THAT IT HAPPENED, IT WOULD NOT REVERSE ITSELF AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED INTO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. *TR

Mar 23, 2009 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLAMPS CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO FAIL. THE COMPUTER OPERATES THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE TSB. THEY ALSO VOLUNTEERED TO PAY $1,000 TOWARDS THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THE...

Mar 23, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLAMPS CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO FAIL. THE COMPUTER OPERATES THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE TSB. THEY ALSO VOLUNTEERED TO PAY $1,000 TOWARDS THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THE...

Mar 23, 2009 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLAMPS CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO FAIL. THE COMPUTER OPERATES THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE TSB. THEY ALSO VOLUNTEERED TO PAY $1,000 TOWARDS THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THE...

Mar 23, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLAMPS CAUSED THE COMPUTER TO FAIL. THE COMPUTER OPERATES THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE TSB. THEY ALSO VOLUNTEERED TO PAY $1,000 TOWARDS THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THE...

Mar 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

CERTIFIED 2005 LEXUS RX 330 HAS HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION ONE WEEK AFTER I BROUGHT IT HOME. NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT ITS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CERTIFIED WARRANTY. I HAVE THE HID HEADLIGHTS THAT TURN WITH YOU AROUND CORNERS, WHICH WILL COST $1800 TO REPLACE! FROM WHAT THE DEALER TOLD ...

Mar 10, 2009 Equipment 58,000 mi

CERTIFIED LEXUS RX 330 DEVELOPED TWO SEPARATE DASH NOISES WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. ONE OF THESE NOISE IS COMING FROM BELOW THE CENTER OF THE FRONT DEFROST VENT AND SOUNDS LIKE A PIECE OF PLASTIC IS POPPING IN AND OUT OF PLACE. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN ITS REALLY COLD (BELOW 20 DEGREES). THE O...

Mar 10, 2009 Structure 58,000 mi

CERTIFIED LEXUS RX 330 DEVELOPED TWO SEPARATE DASH NOISES WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. ONE OF THESE NOISE IS COMING FROM BELOW THE CENTER OF THE FRONT DEFROST VENT AND SOUNDS LIKE A PIECE OF PLASTIC IS POPPING IN AND OUT OF PLACE. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN ITS REALLY COLD (BELOW 20 DEGREES). THE O...

Mar 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

CERTIFIED 2005 LEXUS RX 330 HAS HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION ONE WEEK AFTER I BROUGHT IT HOME. NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT ITS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CERTIFIED WARRANTY. I HAVE THE HID HEADLIGHTS THAT TURN WITH YOU AROUND CORNERS, WHICH WILL COST $1800 TO REPLACE! FROM WHAT THE DEALER TOLD ...

Mar 10, 2009 Equipment 58,000 mi

CERTIFIED LEXUS RX 330 DEVELOPED TWO SEPARATE DASH NOISES WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. ONE OF THESE NOISE IS COMING FROM BELOW THE CENTER OF THE FRONT DEFROST VENT AND SOUNDS LIKE A PIECE OF PLASTIC IS POPPING IN AND OUT OF PLACE. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN ITS REALLY COLD (BELOW 20 DEGREES). THE O...

Mar 10, 2009 Structure 58,000 mi

CERTIFIED LEXUS RX 330 DEVELOPED TWO SEPARATE DASH NOISES WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. ONE OF THESE NOISE IS COMING FROM BELOW THE CENTER OF THE FRONT DEFROST VENT AND SOUNDS LIKE A PIECE OF PLASTIC IS POPPING IN AND OUT OF PLACE. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN ITS REALLY COLD (BELOW 20 DEGREES). THE O...

Mar 9, 2009 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 LEXUS RX330 IN WHICH WHEN RAINING, HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION OCCURS. I'M SURE AS THE CONDENSATION WORSENS, THE CLEAR LENS WILL START TO YELLOW IMPAIRING VISIBILITY AND ULTIMATELY HID LAMP FAILURE. WHENEVER IT RAINS OR I GET A CAR WASH IT IS MOST OBVIOUS AND ANNOYING. LEXUS OF BAY RIDGE...

Mar 9, 2009 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 LEXUS RX330 IN WHICH WHEN RAINING, HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION OCCURS. I'M SURE AS THE CONDENSATION WORSENS, THE CLEAR LENS WILL START TO YELLOW IMPAIRING VISIBILITY AND ULTIMATELY HID LAMP FAILURE. WHENEVER IT RAINS OR I GET A CAR WASH IT IS MOST OBVIOUS AND ANNOYING. LEXUS OF BAY RIDGE...

Mar 2, 2009 Power Train Crash 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT LEFT THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN ...

Mar 2, 2009 Power Train Crash 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT LEFT THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN ...

May 14, 2008 Power Train 20,000 mi

MY 2005 RX330 HESITATES AND I FEEL IT'S DANGEROUS. THERE ARE TIMES THAT AFTER MAKING A TURN AND STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR THAT THE CAR BEHIND ME HAS ALMOST RAMMED ME. *TR

May 14, 2008 Power Train 20,000 mi

MY 2005 RX330 HESITATES AND I FEEL IT'S DANGEROUS. THERE ARE TIMES THAT AFTER MAKING A TURN AND STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR THAT THE CAR BEHIND ME HAS ALMOST RAMMED ME. *TR

Jan 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FLOOR MAT CLIPS AND DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE THE TWO HOUR DRIVE TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT LEXUS. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO TAKE HIS VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER INSTEAD. LEXUS STATED THAT THE WORK MUST BE ...

Jan 7, 2008 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FLOOR MAT CLIPS AND DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE THE TWO HOUR DRIVE TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT LEXUS. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO TAKE HIS VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER INSTEAD. LEXUS STATED THAT THE WORK MUST BE ...

Jan 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FLOOR MAT CLIPS AND DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE THE TWO HOUR DRIVE TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT LEXUS. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO TAKE HIS VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER INSTEAD. LEXUS STATED THAT THE WORK MUST BE ...

Jan 7, 2008 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FLOOR MAT CLIPS AND DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE THE TWO HOUR DRIVE TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT LEXUS. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO TAKE HIS VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA DEALER INSTEAD. LEXUS STATED THAT THE WORK MUST BE ...

Dec 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A USED 2005 RX 330 3 WEEKS AGO (I ALSO PURCHASED WHAT I WAS TOLD WAS AN EXTENDED ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE). I DECIDED TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDDAUGHTER TO DISNEY WORLD (A 200 MILE TRIP THIS WEEKEND. JUST AS WE ARRIVED IN ORLANDO MY DAUGHTER SAID THAT SHE HEARD A POP (IT WAS NOT LOUD AS ...

Dec 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A USED 2005 RX 330 3 WEEKS AGO (I ALSO PURCHASED WHAT I WAS TOLD WAS AN EXTENDED ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE). I DECIDED TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDDAUGHTER TO DISNEY WORLD (A 200 MILE TRIP THIS WEEKEND. JUST AS WE ARRIVED IN ORLANDO MY DAUGHTER SAID THAT SHE HEARD A POP (IT WAS NOT LOUD AS ...

Aug 14, 2006 Suspension

EXCESSIVE BOUNCING AND SWAYING. I THINK ALL TOYOTA CARS HAVE A POTENTIAL TO HAVE FAULTY SHOCKS. I HAD BOUGHT A NEW CAMRY AND ALWAYS WONDERED WHY IT HAD A LOT OF BODY ROLL AND EXCESSIVE BOUNCING. TO MAKE IT A SHORT STORY, I ENDED UP REPLACING THE FRONT SHOCKS THAT IMPROVED HANDLING DRAMATICALLY. HERE...

Aug 14, 2006 Suspension

EXCESSIVE BOUNCING AND SWAYING. I THINK ALL TOYOTA CARS HAVE A POTENTIAL TO HAVE FAULTY SHOCKS. I HAD BOUGHT A NEW CAMRY AND ALWAYS WONDERED WHY IT HAD A LOT OF BODY ROLL AND EXCESSIVE BOUNCING. TO MAKE IT A SHORT STORY, I ENDED UP REPLACING THE FRONT SHOCKS THAT IMPROVED HANDLING DRAMATICALLY. HERE...

Jan 27, 2006 Structure 10 mi

EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE SUCKED INTO THE VEHICLE'S CABIN IF THE REAR HATCH IS SLIGHTLY OPEN , HAULING LONG OBJECT, BECAUSE THE REAR AIR DEFLECTOR IS IMPROPER DESIGN TO CREATE A DOWN DRAFT WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING. *AK

Jan 27, 2006 Structure 10 mi

EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE SUCKED INTO THE VEHICLE'S CABIN IF THE REAR HATCH IS SLIGHTLY OPEN , HAULING LONG OBJECT, BECAUSE THE REAR AIR DEFLECTOR IS IMPROPER DESIGN TO CREATE A DOWN DRAFT WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING. *AK

Oct 14, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THE TAIL LIGHT LENSE OF THE NEW LEXUS SUV IS CLEAR/WHITE PLASTIC AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING IT WHEN THE SUN SHINES ON IT FROM THAT DIRECTION.I HAVE BEEN DISTRACTED/BLINDED A NUMBER OF TIMES.WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE LAW THAT REQUIRED THE TAIL LIGHTS TO BE RED?TOYOTA MUST THINK T...

Oct 14, 2005 Unknown Or Other

THE TAIL LIGHT LENSE OF THE NEW LEXUS SUV IS CLEAR/WHITE PLASTIC AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING IT WHEN THE SUN SHINES ON IT FROM THAT DIRECTION.I HAVE BEEN DISTRACTED/BLINDED A NUMBER OF TIMES.WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE LAW THAT REQUIRED THE TAIL LIGHTS TO BE RED?TOYOTA MUST THINK T...

Oct 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A LEXUS RX330 AWD (2005) WITH HIDS IN NJ. THE VEHICLE IS REALLY GOOD AND SO IS THE HEADLIGHTS. NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE RIDE AND LUXURY. BUT ITS DISAPPOINTING TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCES AND THE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS I AM HAVING FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS. THE HID HEADLIGHTS WERE STOLEN TWICE AND I AM H...

Oct 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A LEXUS RX330 AWD (2005) WITH HIDS IN NJ. THE VEHICLE IS REALLY GOOD AND SO IS THE HEADLIGHTS. NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE RIDE AND LUXURY. BUT ITS DISAPPOINTING TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCES AND THE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS I AM HAVING FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS. THE HID HEADLIGHTS WERE STOLEN TWICE AND I AM H...

Jul 25, 2005 Structure 5,160 mi

2005 LEXUS RX 300 DESIGN FLAW WITH THE GRILL IN THE CONDENSER.*MR THE MECAHNIC DETERMINED THAT A VERY MINUTE PIECE OF A STONE CHIP MADE A HOLD IN THE GRILL IN FRONT OF THE CONDENSER, WHICH CAUSED THE FREON TO DRAIN OUT. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE GRILL WAS TOO DELICATED *JB

Jul 25, 2005 Structure 5,160 mi

2005 LEXUS RX 300 DESIGN FLAW WITH THE GRILL IN THE CONDENSER.*MR THE MECAHNIC DETERMINED THAT A VERY MINUTE PIECE OF A STONE CHIP MADE A HOLD IN THE GRILL IN FRONT OF THE CONDENSER, WHICH CAUSED THE FREON TO DRAIN OUT. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE GRILL WAS TOO DELICATED *JB

Jun 3, 2005 Power Train

2004 LEXUS RX 330: BASICALLY, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GEAR DOWN SATISFACTORILY, UNTIL IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. A SLOW TURN AND THEN ACCELERATION WILL 'ALWAYS' RESULT IN 'LAGGING' OF GEAR CHANGES, THEN IT WILL FINALLY GEAR DOWN AND LURCH INTO THE LOWER GEAR. IT'S AGGRAVATING AND CAN BE DOWNR...

Jun 3, 2005 Power Train

2004 LEXUS RX 330: BASICALLY, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GEAR DOWN SATISFACTORILY, UNTIL IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. A SLOW TURN AND THEN ACCELERATION WILL 'ALWAYS' RESULT IN 'LAGGING' OF GEAR CHANGES, THEN IT WILL FINALLY GEAR DOWN AND LURCH INTO THE LOWER GEAR. IT'S AGGRAVATING AND CAN BE DOWNR...

Feb 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

WHILE BRAKING FROM 50 TO 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO APPLIEDTHE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARTE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER THE FIRST AND THE SECOND TIME THEY WAS UNABLE TO LOC...

Feb 17, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

WHILE BRAKING FROM 50 TO 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO APPLIEDTHE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO SEPARTE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER THE FIRST AND THE SECOND TIME THEY WAS UNABLE TO LOC...

Feb 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE NORMAL AT LOW BEAM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB WHEN DRIVING IN THE HILLS THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY ILLUMINATE TO 20 TO 25 FEET. THE ILLUMINATED PORTION IS VERY BRIGHT AND THE NON-ILLUMINATED PORTION IS PITCH B...

Feb 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE NORMAL AT LOW BEAM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB WHEN DRIVING IN THE HILLS THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY ILLUMINATE TO 20 TO 25 FEET. THE ILLUMINATED PORTION IS VERY BRIGHT AND THE NON-ILLUMINATED PORTION IS PITCH B...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I LEASED A LEXUS 2005 RX 330 ON NOVEMBER 30, 2004. SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR THE CAR HAS BEEN VANDALIZED TWO TIMES ONCE ON DECEMBER. 12 AND AGAIN ON JANUARY. 22. EACH TIME THERE HAS BEEN IN EXCESS OF 5,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. EACH TIME IT IS THEFT INVOLVING OF XENON HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A OBVIOUS MAN...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting

LEXUS RX 330 STOLEN HEADLIGHTS, THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. *BF *NM

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting

I LEASED A LEXUS 2005 RX 330 ON NOVEMBER 30, 2004. SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR THE CAR HAS BEEN VANDALIZED TWO TIMES ONCE ON DECEMBER. 12 AND AGAIN ON JANUARY. 22. EACH TIME THERE HAS BEEN IN EXCESS OF 5,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. EACH TIME IT IS THEFT INVOLVING OF XENON HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A OBVIOUS MAN...

Feb 14, 2005 Exterior Lighting

LEXUS RX 330 STOLEN HEADLIGHTS, THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. *BF *NM