Lexus ES 330 Problems by Year
Lexus ES 330 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical ES 330 year: 2004, 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 ES 330: 174 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2005 ES 330: 141 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 ES 330: 64 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus ES 330 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 125 | 3 | 59 |
| Power Train problems | 114 | 3 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 61 | 4 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 3 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Engine | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Lexus ES 330 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2005: vehicle speed control (51)
- 2004: power train (61) · vehicle speed control (53)
All Lexus ES 330 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 ES 330 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 ES 330 | 64 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 ES 330 | 141 | 2 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 ES 330 | 174 | 2 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus ES 330 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (174), 2005 (141) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical ES 330 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus ES 330?
Vehicle Speed Control, with 125 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus ES 330 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.