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2005 Lexus RX330 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 165 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Lexus RX330, 4% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 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.

“I was parked in a garage on a ramp and left the car in gear (drive) and after exiting the vehicle, it rolled back into another car. The Lexus 330 is supposed to prohibit one from removing the keys from the ignition when in gear. My car continues to allow me to remove the key (engine off) while in drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10398950, filed 2011-04, 92,000 miles

“Please looking into the Lexus RX330 models. I previously owned a 2005 Lexus RX330. I didn't experience the brake problems or acceleration. What I experienced that once I press on the brake at a red light or stop. The vehicle tend to still be moving slightly forward. Then I would have to press the brakes harder in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. This was at 5mph or less. I believe it's the computer controlled unit for the gas. You can actual feel in the break and engine that the vehicle does not want to come to a complete stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #10316301, filed 2010-03, 55,000 miles

“Periodically the brake,ABS,vsc, and low pressure light blinks while driving , as soon as the key is turned off then back on the warning lights disappear. Trouble code scanned c 1249, and c 1223 open circuit in stop light switch or ABS control fault error. Oxide grease residue on electrical contact points make the brake light switch susceptible to failure. Toyota Lexus had a recall that only covered certain dates while the problem brake light switch failures continued in newer models. …”

NHTSA complaint #10554268, filed 2013-12, 80,000 miles

“Failure of built-in cd changer and radio system leads to failure of heating, air conditioning, and related electrical components. Cd changer system on car displayed error 4 message and would no longer play or function. Shortly after, various electrical systems failed (heating, air conditioning, radio, interior lighting). Lexus contacted and informed owner of repair costs $1,000. Owner appealed to Lexus, who offered to provide some flexibility of up to a $400 credit for the repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #10413411, filed 2011-07, 53,850 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX330. Massive amounts of condensation in the headlamps caused the computer to fail. The computer operates the headlights. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed about the TSB. They also volunteered to pay $1,000 towards the cost of the repair. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10262775, filed 2009-03, 65,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200634%
200574%
200472%

Other parts of the 2005 Lexus RX330

Exterior lighting
32 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Lexus RX330

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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