general problems of the 2005 Lexus ES330

Four problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2005 Lexus ES330. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2009

The contact owns a 2005 Lexus Es330. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. A mechanic arrived to jump start the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently in cold weather. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 15,000.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2007

The electrical system for the air conditioner shuts down, and I can smell a burning coming through the vents ; the car also jerks while in movement.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2006

I own a Lexus ES 330, 2005 year model. The vehicle randomly fails to start after it was purchased. The dealer stated that this problem might be due to the many gadgets in the car. In any case such an expensive vehicle is not a reliable one.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2005

Hello: I drive a 2005 Lexus Es330. While I have not had a problem with the braking system, the electronic throttle is a different story. If you are entering an on ramp to a freeway then release the throttle, then almost immediately reapply the throttle the car will not respond. It takes 2 seconds or so before the engine starts to rev up and the car is definitely unhappy about this. This process of acceleration, the coasting, then accelerating again yields this same result with almost 100% repeatability. The internet forums are loaded with information about this same issue. Definitely something in the electronics is not right!.


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