2006 Lexus RX330 Engine cooling Problems

“I have 41k miles on my car. Anti freeze has been dripping from the right side of the radiator same as other people. In contacting Lexus, being that the warranty has expired, they will charge to evaluate the problem and the repair estimate is 1k. How does Lexus know that the residual parts from 2004-05, which has been recalled, was not used during the 2006 assembly?”

“Crack in the radiator at 73800 miles. Car started smoking and when stopped and opened up hood pink fluid spilled out of passenger side of radiator (anti-freeze) and was steaming. Noticed that comments have been made that 2004 -05 models have had radiator recall for same problem and read claims that this radiator might be the same.”

“Unusual/ abnormal noise in the engine area was diagnosed due to the following: radiator failure -had a crack and leaking coolant at 55k miles; water pump failure at 55k miles; timing belt replacement at 55k miles; high pressure power steering hose failure at 55k miles.”

“The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX330. The contact stated that the cooling system was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who offered to assist with fifty percent of the repair costs but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 51,000. Updated 05/04/11 updated 05/09/11”

“The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX330. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a noise from the engine and the oil indicator illuminated. She stopped the vehicle and had it towed to the dealer for repair. The dealer stated that sludge destroyed her engine. The failure mileage was 94,000.”