2006 Lexus RX330 Other or unknown Problems

“The dashboard on my lexux RX330 2006 began to crack and melt. Some pieces have fallen off and other areas have now begun to separate and split. A local news report here in birmingham alabama reported that this is very common with certain years and models by toyota and Lexus. There are several class action lawsuits related to this issue. The news also reported that Lexus has issued a 10 year extended warranty on certain models and I believe mine is included. I have searched online for an official recall but none can be found. …”

“Transmission has a hard time selecting a gear between 2nd and 3rd. It starts to go into 3rd gear then jumps out for a second and then slams back into 3rd. Usually when lightly accelerating. Very noticeable. I have taken it into the dealer 4 times and was told I may just need a new transmission!! It only has 108,000 miles on it. I have never heard of this problem with a Lexus! That and the rear differential was diagnosed as bad as well! It's like the entire drive train is garbage!! Very very disappointed with Lexus and I hope they will make this right with me. …”

“In april 2014, my mom was contacted by Lexus about the melting dashboard issue that has plagued almost 5 million Lexus vehicles. She was told she would have to wait in line for her customer number to pop up in the system in order to fix the melting dashboard, which has affected her visibility when it is sunny outside as well as her steering mechanism. We do not know if there is damage to the airbags, but with a continuously melting dashboard we can only imagine the damage and danger that lurks underneath. The steering has gotten progressively more difficult as the dash cracks and melts more. …”

“A shift lag may be noted when accelerating from speeds of 10 to 20 MPH. A software update for the transmission control module has been released which may correct this concern. Software updates are commonly most effective on newer vehicles. Higher mileage vehicles may exhibit a similar symptom caused by a component failure. However, whenever major transmission repairs are performed the transmission software should be checked and updated as necessary.”

“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. …”