2005 Lexus RX330 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Lexus RX330, 2% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles.
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.
“Vehicle's svc system malfunctions which causes the vehicle's steering to operate erratically-particularly at speeds above 50mph. Please investigate this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #10597712, filed 2014-06, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX330. The contact stated that the vsc indicator illuminated intermittently. Also, while the vehicle was at a complete stop, the steering wheel would vibrate uncontrollably. In cold weather, the steering wheel would become difficult to maneuver. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 220,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11288005, filed 2019-12, 220,000 miles“The car has various issues, all of my lights are on the car and have been since ive purched the car. Its shut off as ive been driving several times, it wont reach its speed limit from accelerator, it knock and makes sounds and had an odor coming through vents. The company isn't consistent with repair and payment promises and is trying to repo for resale.”
NHTSA complaint #11032106, filed 2017-10Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Lexus RX330
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 complaintsElectrical system
7 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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