2006 Lexus RX330 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX330 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lexus RX330. That ranks 3rd out of 6 RX330 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (15 complaints, 22%), typically at around 51,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 67owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Lexus RX330 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 15 | 22% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 18% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 13% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 12% | 55,366 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 12% | 72,949 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 10% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 7% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% | 128,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 23,250 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 68,350 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Lexus RX330 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: 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 floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration (RQ10003) — opened Feb 16, 2010, closed Mar 1, 2011, led to recall 11V112000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A shift "lag" may be noted when accelerating from speeds of 10 to 20 mph. A software update for the transmission control module has been released which may correct this concern. Software updates are commonly most effective on newer vehicles. Higher mileage vehicles may exhibit a similar symptom…
This suv dash board lights come on when you driving. Check engine,vsc,abs,track off and another on ab symbol like a u down wherr the hot and cold. Ive saw water coming from the muffler.
The sunroof on our lexus rx 330 shattered while we were driving on a highway at 65 mph. It was not hit by a rock or other debris, it shattered for no apparent reason into many small pieces. Fortunately we had the sunshade closed, otherwise we would probably have been injured by flying glass.
Dashboard is melting
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. The contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked. The contact received a recall notice regarding the failure approximately two or three years ago. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the contact would be notified as soon as the part became…
Other Lexus RX330 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 RX330 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 RX330 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 RX330 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 | 67 | 1 |
| 2005 RX330 | 165 | 3 |
| 2004 RX330 | 287 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus RX330?
Owners most often report structure, vehicle speed control, exterior lighting problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lexus RX330?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Lexus RX330 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX330 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.