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2005 Lexus RX330 Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 165 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Lexus RX330, 2% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.

“Certified Lexus rx 330 developed two separate dash noises within one week after purchase. One of these noise is coming from below the center of the front defrost vent and sounds like a piece of plastic is popping in and out of place. This only occurs when its really cold (below 20 degrees). The other noise is constant and occurs whenever going over a bump. It's coming from the passenger side of the dash by the speaker cover. It sounds like a piece of plastic clicking together and is very annoying. The dealer says that the certified warranty does not cover interior noises . …”

NHTSA complaint #10261491, filed 2009-03, 58,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX330. The contact stated that water leaked onto the floorboard and flooded the vehicle. The failure caused mold to grow inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown air conditioner drain needed to be unclogged. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10726264, filed 2015-06, 142,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX330. The contact received a recall notice regarding the floor mat clips and does not want to make the two hour drive to have the repair performed at Lexus. The contact would like to take his vehicle to a toyota dealer instead. Lexus stated that the work must be done at a Lexus dealer. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 33,000. Updated 01/29/08 updated”

NHTSA complaint #10214042, filed 2008-01

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007120%
200532%
200452%

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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology