2005 Lexus RX330 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Lexus RX330, 2% of the 165 complaints for this model year. 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.
“My air vents constantly emit a white powdery substance that collects on the dashboard and within the vents. I have complained to the dealership with concerns of what I am inhaling into my lungs and was told that the calcium coating is coming off of a tube or wire and the calcium then gets blown out of the air vents into the passenger compartment. They also stated that the substance is not harmful if inhaled but I am not sure I believe that. The repair cost would be thousands of dollars because they have to remove my entire dashboard to reach the faulty part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683435, filed 2015-02“I purchased a used 2005 rx 330 3 weeks ago (I also purchased what I was told was an extended road hazard coverage). I decided to take my daughter and granddaughter to disney world (a 200 mile trip this weekend. Just as we arrived in orlando my daughter said that she heard a pop (it was not loud as I did not even notice it)and we noticed steam coming from the engine. The SUV was towed into Lexus of orlando and although on vacation I was left without a car and still have none. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176363, filed 2006-12Related recalls
- 11V539000Nov 9, 2011Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004…Covers: Lexus RX330 2004–2005, Toyota Sienna 2004–2005, Lexus ES330 2004–2005 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10020145May 9, 2006No start in sub-freezing ambient air temperatures.
- 10019326Jan 30, 2006Radiator may crack at the base of one or more of the radiator tubes, resulting in coolant leakage - customer support program - warranty coverage enhancement. Lexus.
- 10018284Nov 18, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp on diagnostic trouble code p0171, p0174, p2195, or p2197.
- 10016988Sep 28, 2005No start in sub-freezing ambient air temperatures.
- 10017116Sep 27, 2005Excessive sulfur odor.
- 10015498Mar 4, 2005Fuel injector ticking noise. *tt original.
Engine cooling: 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Lexus RX330
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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