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2005 Lexus RX330 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
19%of 165 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Lexus RX330, 19% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“A crack above the glove box started to appear. If the crack continues, it could cause problems to the electrical system and cause a wreck or life. I bought the Lexus new and paid around $38,000. I love the car, as it looks brand new, except for the dash board. The back seat has hardly been sat in.”

NHTSA complaint #10639176, filed 2014-09, 115,000 miles

“We are experiencing severe cracking and softening of the dashboard material. This has happened even though we have garaged the vehicle since purchasing. We also have a 2005 toyota camry which has no dashboard issues and it has been left outside consistently since purchased new in 2005. We feel that the cracking and softening of the dashboard presents a chemical health risk.”

NHTSA complaint #10482483, filed 2012-10, 92,000 miles

“My vehicle has always been parked in a garage, and I have always used a shield in the front window when it is parked outside regardless of weather. I am fanatical about cleaning and used only cleaners, conditioners, etc that Lexus had recommended (basically I only buy what Lexus sells to care for my SUV). In early 2011, my daughter noticed a very large crack in the dash right above the glove compartment. (we were getting into the vehicle not moving, etc). …”

NHTSA complaint #10626564, filed 2014-08, 55,000 miles

“While driving on the highway there was a startlingly loud noise from the back, upper left part of the car. After reaching our destination we realized the top molding on the quarter rear driver-side window had ripped off the car while driving at normal highway speeds. This appears to be a common design flaw, based on Lexus chats. This should be a manufacturer covered defect even if the vehicle is no longer under warranty. This could be a serious danger if those hit someone or something.”

NHTSA complaint #10644851, filed 2014-10, 136,000 miles

“My dashboard began to show signs of cracking about a year ago. It started to crack around the radio/audio components and spread quickly like a spider web. Lexus agreed to replace the dashboard at no charge, but not the labor costs. While replacing it, they advised me that the power steering rack and pinion had severe fluid leakage on right side, boot deteriorated. The cost of this repair was $1,856.00. There was also an issue with the left front cv axle inboard joint boot, an additional $412.00. …”

NHTSA complaint #10593782, filed 2014-05, 128,772 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007120%
20061522%
20053219%
20043412%

Other parts of the 2005 Lexus RX330

Exterior lighting
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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