2005 Lexus RX330 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 19%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Lexus RX330, 19% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,250 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2005 Lexus RX330 in which when raining, headlight condensation occurs. I'm sure as the condensation worsens, the clear lens will start to yellow impairing visibility and ultimately hid lamp failure. Whenever it rains or I get a car wash it is most obvious and annoying. Lexus of bay ridge replaced only 1 light and now the other one is having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10261274, filed 2009-03, 25,000 miles“We own a 2005 Lexus RX330. Moisture accumulated in one of our headlights causing it to fail. Cost of replacement was $1800,00 which after much ado was paid for by Lexus. Now our other headlight is doing the same and Lexus will only pay for half, which would be very generous except that this a manufacturing defect and should not be my responsibility. Please help us get this replaced at no expense to us. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10292748, filed 2009-11, 46,203 miles“I own a 2005 Lexus rx 330. I have been having a problem with the condensation build up within the headlight for about 6 months. I went to the Lexus dealer to find out the problem they charged a $110.00 service charge to tell me that I need to replace my headlight assembly. The cost to replace is about $2,200. This is a disgrace. My headlight does not work at all. I have not been able to drive my vehicle at night for sometime now. I contacted Lexus customer care and explained to them that this seems to be a major problem and they should have done a recall on this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10407015, filed 2011-06, 89,000 miles“The right side headlight failed. There is moisture under the glass which shorted out the light. Online I have seen hundreds of complaints about this happening to the same model Lexus. The repair for this headlight runs over $1,500. Lexus corporation refuses to take responsibility for an obvious design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #10554619, filed 2013-12, 117,000 miles“I am describing an event that occurs repeatedly among older drivers. They put their turn signal on, and it does not switch off and they don't know it because their hearing ability has diminished. They then make a turn to the opposite direction of what their turn signal indicates and either cause an accident or have a close call.”
NHTSA complaint #10375536, filed 2011-01, 65,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132825May 21, 2014Region Letter: As communicated on December 3, 2013, Lexus has launched a warranty enhancement program to extend warranty coverage for headlamp housing assemblies on 2004 through…
- 10061227Jan 22, 2010Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10021708May 18, 2007Headlamp condensation.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Lexus RX330
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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