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2004 Lexus ES330 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 174 total for the year
Median mileage
154,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Lexus ES330, 4% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 154,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Since I purchased this vehicle in 2008 I had the problems with the car jerking between 40-60mph and had the dealer to investigate my concerns which I took the car to a Lexus dealership for diagnosis of the problems which they never found; I was then told that this problem occurs in all 2004 330es and the problem wasn't detected. …”

NHTSA complaint #10811654, filed 2015-12, 170,693 miles

“I own a Lexus es330 2004. It isn't involved in the accelerator recall. However my car does drive by wire. The following if from car and driver. According to them software does exist that stops voltage to the etc when the brakes are applied. To me this is a no brainer . Maybe there are patent issues that is not an excuse. Toyota should be forced to reprogram their software. I work in industry we use interlocks all the time. But toyota could do better. …”

NHTSA complaint #10310934, filed 2010-02, 62,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus ES330. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag light illuminated, and the cruise control, fuel gauge, and horn failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire electrical housing system of the front passenger seat failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10861363, filed 2016-04, 154,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus ES 330. The contact stated when applying the brakes of when attempting to accelerate, there was an unusual whistle coming from the dashboard area. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure persisted intermittently. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10328655, filed 2010-05, 32,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2004 Lexus es 330. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was struck by a deer and damaged the vehicle. The contact continued driving and smelled transmission and/or brake fluid. The instrument panel illuminated, the windshield wipers activated, and the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 11/20/14 the consumer stated the collision with the dear was on july 24, 2014. Insurance did not pay until august 11, 2014; after the fire and before the repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #10619546, filed 2014-08, 180,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200612%
200586%
200474%

Other parts of the 2004 Lexus ES330

Transmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Lexus ES330

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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