2005 Lexus ES330 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 36%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,266miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Lexus ES330, 36% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,266 miles. 23 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While pulling into a parking lot my 2005 Lexus 330 suddenly accelerated and went through a fence and did $1784 in damage to the car. I do not believe I pushed on the accelerator pedal but pushed on the brake pedal. Since then I have not had a problem and have routine maintenance at an authorized dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10314542, filed 2010-02, 10,350 miles“The toyota problem of unexpected acceleration is a problem with my 2005 Lexus es330, I have complained to toyota/Lexus and they claimed to have fixed it with a software programming update (which did not help) I have explained to them that it is dangerous and has almost caused an accident in traffic on numerous occasions. They claim it is not a fault and have refused to fix the software programming problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10306157, filed 2010-02, 5,000 miles“We purchased our Lexus 2005 es330 brand new. We noticed the hesitation and jerking when accelerating immed after buying the car. It was taken back to the Lexus dealership for the complaint two or more times. When we recieved normal services, I would ask about the acceleration and I was told that there were not any bulletins issued for the issue in which I spoke of. We were told that the car would adjust to the driver over a period of time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302462, filed 2010-01, 1,000 miles“I owned a 2005 Lexus es330 that was involved in a crash. On 4/29/09 the driver of the vehicle was pulling into a parking spot when the car accelerated after her foot was off accelerator causing the vehicle to crash through a storefront wall and windows, causing extensive damage to building and totaling the vehicle. The police did not believe that there was an acceleration problem nor did I, until hearing this recent report on the news.”
NHTSA complaint #10290908, filed 2009-11, 39,000 miles“As car in front of me slammed on brakes to avoid two teenagers running across in front of her, I slammed on my brakes and the car accelerated from 20-30. The air bag did not deploy nor did the seat belt engage and lock to prevent me from slamming into the steering wheel. The ABS brakes were slammed and it felt like the brakes did not work like there was an air bubble in the system. I crashed into the hyundai. Totaled my car and the front of the car frame was bent. Called the police, but did not take a report since no one was taken by ambulance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777818, filed 2015-09, 73,874 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Lexus ES330
43 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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