2005 Lexus RX330 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Lexus RX330, 2% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“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“Car was parked and a fire broke out underneath the car. Fire department put it out and said there was leakage, but they didn't know what caused it. I had car towed to Lexus dealer in lexington ky.”
NHTSA complaint #11114323, filed 2018-07, 68,000 miles“On sept. 6, 2009 while turning into a general store parking space at less than 5 miles an hour when vehicle suddenly began high acceleration to an estimated 30mph or more before running over parking blocks, attempted braking and crashed into seating benches and building, and proceeded to shut down engine. Police arrived at scene.”
NHTSA complaint #10307083, filed 2010-02, 89,979 miles“I have a 2005 Lexus RX330 which was a re-certified vehicle with 27,000 miles. The response to the accelerator pedal is erratic and causes unexpected surges. This happens less than 5 % of the time but I cannot tie it to any specific conditions (ie cold temperature, down-shift or up-shift, cornering, or road conditions. It occurs randomly but could be very dangerous depending on when it happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10295557, filed 2009-12Related service bulletins
- 10205357Feb 26, 2013Fuel Delivery Pipe Replacement
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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