2004 Lexus ES330 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Lexus ES330, 2% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The seat belt for passenger side and the seat assembly malfunctioned when my passenger buckled his seat belt. There was a popping sound and then the airbag light came on. The system was re calibrated at the dealership but I continue to have sporadic problems with this issue. I cannot have a passenger due to this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10949317, filed 2017-02, 150,000 miles“The flange nut that holds the seatbelt receiver to the front passenger seat bolt came off, allowing the seatbelt receiver to completely disengage from the seat. This is a serious safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10405948, filed 2011-06, 94,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the rear middle shoulder belt was pulled and wrapped around the neck of the child while properly restrained in a child safety seat. The child seat was installed by the latch system. The seatbelt retracted and locked, but would not extend even after the vehicle was turned off. The seat belt was cut in order to release the hold on the child's neck. The service dealer had no solution, but offered to replace the seat belt. The contact was treated for emotional trauma. The manufacturer was not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10168634, filed 2006-09, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus ES330. The contact stated that the drivers side seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed unknown repairs but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10671265, filed 2015-01Related recalls
- 04V595000Dec 15, 2004On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an…Covers: Lexus ES330 2004–2005, Toyota Camry 2004–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10051860Jan 16, 2013Lexus: some vehicles come with the supplemental restraint systems (srs) and to help reduce injuries in a collision, seat belt pre-tensioners devices, that may or may not perform…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Lexus ES330
61 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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