2006 Lexus RX330 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 22%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Lexus RX330, 22% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My dashboard on my 2006 Lexus rx 330 is literally peeling off, it is cracked everywhere and in some spots the dashboard coating/cover is just not there,it has crumbled and fell off.”
NHTSA complaint #10618295, filed 2014-08, 36,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10934553, filed 2016-12, 50,000 miles“At approximately 4 in afternoon, I had come to a complete stop in front of my townhouse. My foot was still on the brake from stopping (I was just about to put it in park and take out key and unfastened seat belt) when it lurched forward and started to accelerate. I tried to steer and pump the brakes but nothing worked. It was totally out of my control. The car lunged forward going over the side walk and into my front porch, directly hitting my wrought iron bannister. The distance from the parking place to the bannister is about 10 feet. The car acceleration stopped on impact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532900, filed 2013-07, 55,000 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“Dashboard cracking and falling apart. For a $40,000 + car is is a disgrace and discourages me from ever buying a toyota vehicle again. Lexus dealer said $2,500+ to replace. I should not have to pay for their incompetence and use of inferior materials. Especially for a luxury car. The problem would be worse if not for the fact that the car is garaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10617404, filed 2014-07Related service bulletins
- 10134097Jun 23, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-03): Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
- 10106567Jun 23, 2016Warranty policy bulletin (pol14-03): lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
- 10091863Dec 17, 2015Wpb: background: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In mid-december, 2014 lexus…
- 10134258Sep 11, 2015WPB: 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…
- 10134257Sep 11, 2015WPB: 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…
- 10096783Sep 11, 2015"wpb: 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…
- 10096781Sep 11, 2015"wpb: 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…
- 10096769Sep 11, 2015Rl: this warrant enhancement program provides a primary and secondary coverage for your vehicle's "new vehicle limited warranty" as it applies to the dashboard. The specific…
- 10134254Sep 10, 2015WPB: 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…
- 10096774Sep 10, 2015"wpb: 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…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus RX330
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
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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