Lexus RX330 Problems by Year
Lexus RX330 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical RX330 year: 2004, 2005, 2006. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 RX330: 287 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2005 RX330: 165 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2006 RX330: 67 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 RX330: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2011 RX330: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2007 RX330: 5 complaints, 1 recall
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 RX330 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 90 | 3 | 5 |
| Structure | 83 | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 66 | 3 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 60 | 3 | 23 |
| Steering | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 40 | 6 | 18 |
| Visibility | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 3 | 3 |
| Engine | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Lexus RX330 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2004: power train (69) · service brakes, hydraulic (58)
All Lexus RX330 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 RX330 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 RX330 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 RX330 | 5 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 RX330 | 67 | 1 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 RX330 | 165 | 3 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 RX330 | 287 | 5 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus RX330 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (287), 2005 (165), 2006 (67) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical RX330 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 RX330?
Power Train, with 90 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus RX330 have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.