2004 Lexus RX330 Steering Problems

“My steering started getting stiff and making a grinding sound without warning. It would then disappear after driving for about 5 minutes. I noticed this seems to be a common problem with the vehicle at the 90,000 mark. I bought a Lexus because I thought the vehicle would be solid but it seems like everything is starting to go. I had to replace the sunroof, air conditioning pump, radiator and transmission after hitting 80,000. I don't want to put any more $$$ into the car at this point because it doesn't seem worth. One problem after the next.”

“Leaking power steering rack assembly. Seems to be a very common problem with these RX330's. Advised I need a new rack & pinion assembly. Lexus needs a recall for this issue, too many complaints! And in november 2011 toyota recall 500k calls doing to power steering problem and RX330 was on there but never received any information on it. Look up recall on Lexus site and put my VIN and nothing about it. But reading the Lexus forum and so many other people having same problems. Lexus needs to look into this issue. It so expensive for people to get fix. …”

“I have a 2004 Lexus rx 330 with a major problem of running off the road. Unless the car is constantly steered back on the road it will run you into the ditch in a very short distance. I bought the car new and had it in for this problem many times. (pohanka Lexus, chantilly va.) they could not solve the problem and eventually just use an excuses like the crown in the road. I have very few miles on this car because it is my wife's and she is afraid to drive it. Please see how many rx 330 2004 Lexus have been involved in accidents of crossing into traffic or running off the road. …”

“2004 Lexus RX330 had a front suspension defect that caused the car to pull to the left into oncoming traffic, according to Lexus dealers, there is not repair available for this condition.”

“As of 3/18/2016 I purchased an new radiator for a total of $945 at mcgrath Lexus dealership in chicago on division st because the old radiator was leaking. As of 3/31/2017 the new radiator is now leaking and the car would not start because the car was over heating. As of 4/1/2017 the timing belt and water pump for the steering will needs to be replaced. Today 4/1/2017 mcgrath Lexus dealer stated I will cost at least $1200 with labor included for them to repair. After further research on recalls for my 2004 Lexus RX330 I discovered these required repairs are Lexus deaker recalls. …”