2006 Lexus RX330 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Lexus RX330, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,500 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.
“Came to a stop with my wheels slightly turned to the left. I turned my car off, and took my key out of the ignition. When I tried to restart my car with the key in the ignition, it would not turn on. I called the dealer in bellevue and they said that it might be just stuck so turn the wheel hard to the left and see if that would relieve the pressure and the key might turn. No luck wiggled and wiggled and all it did was lock my steering in that place so now the wheel would only turn about a inch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715247, filed 2015-05, 149,000 miles“When depressing the remote or manually opening the rear lift gate sometimes the rear lift gate (door) will start to close automatically and it can only be stopped by pressing the remote or button on lift gate or applying large amount of pressure to hold door open. Twice a person has been in the line of fire and had to jump out of way when placing an item in the rear of the car. On another time the lift gate hit a person in the head when they did not get out of the way fast enough. The Lexus dealer has checked the auto closure system and replaced battery in remote and find nothing wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837106, filed 2016-02, 108,000 miles“This SUV dash board lights come on when you driving. Check engine,vsc,ABS,track off and another on ab symbol like a u down wherr the hot and cold. Ive saw water coming from the muffler.”
NHTSA complaint #11066752, filed 2018-02Related service bulletins
- 10131726Jan 22, 2018TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018…
- 10132886Oct 26, 2016Warranty Enhancement Program: Update: Technician requirements and parts order processes have been updated. Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting…
- 10132855Oct 11, 2016TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 11, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2011 ? 2015 model year RX 330 and RX 350 vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this…
- 10134236Jul 30, 2015EC: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement…
- 10134231Jul 30, 2015DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
- 10132566Jul 30, 2015DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
- 10134229Jul 29, 2015RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
- 10132564Jul 29, 2015RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
- 10134493May 29, 2015DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
- 10134488May 29, 2015RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?).
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus RX330
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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