2004 Lexus ES330 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,240miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Lexus ES330, 3% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,240 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When starting the Lexus es 330 2004 for the first time in the day it makes a horrible sound that lasts about 5 seconds while still parked then when driving it seems like I am forcing it do accelerate. After being warmed up it is fine and after subsequent starts it does not make that noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10854532, filed 2016-04, 118,240 miles“Ignition key housing/case containing metal key blade and electronic remote transmitter for unlocking/locking door cracked allowing transmitter to fall out. Inquiry was made with dealership on replacement. Informed key not covered by warranty - considered to be like tires or wiper blades. Replacement cost $200.00 per key. Used tape to hold key and transmitter together and used second remote key. Second key housing cracked several months later. Used tape to also hold together. Key case came apart in grocery store parking lot and transmitter was lost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10427530, filed 2011-09, 35,800 miles“2004 Lexus es330. Consumer states anti-lock braking system caused the car to skid off the road and into a guard rail. According to the police report, the vehicle lost traction due to icy conditions and struck a guardrail. The consumer stated he wrote to the manufacturer several times and never received a response. Updated 12/22/10. Updated 08/24/10 the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. A diagnostic testing could only confirm that the internal computer was not reporting a system error. Updated 06/23/10. …”
NHTSA complaint #10319812, filed 2010-03“Consumer complaint regarding auto safety. The consumer is complaining abut an insurance company who wants to use a pre-owned safety bar to fix damage the consmer's vehicle sustained by one of their clients.”
NHTSA complaint #10134564, filed 2005-08Related service bulletins
- 10132778Jun 12, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Lexus ES330
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 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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