Lexus ES330 owners have reported 12 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering fluid (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems |
My wife was driving the car to pick-up our granddaughter from school on 10-22-2018. She made a full stop at the corner and took her foot off the brake and started to make a right turn. When she started to press on the gas pedal lightly, the engine revved up to full throttle and the car accelerated Read details...
During oil change, mechanic notices power steering fluid leaking. Worried that this is safety problem and could lose steering if seals break. Had rack and pinion replaced. Cost over $1000. Feel that Toyota should be responsible for this cost Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Lexus Es330. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt and was driven home. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering pump and alternator failed and needed to be Read details...
I not longer have confidence in driving my Lexus 2004 Es330 with 12,500 miles due to 2 main reasons. (a) this car continue to pull to the left to the point that I must continually put pressure to the steering wheel so the car wont move to the left. Read details...
My check engine light is on and when the diganoised code check is performed "no codes appear," but I do have a power steering leakage and I hear the power steering noise when I am turning and from the recall 11v53900 11/09/2011 engine and engine cooling its a huge problem. Read details...