Power Steering Fluid Problems of Lexus ES330

Lexus ES330 owners have reported 2 problems related to power steering fluid (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Steering Fluid problem of the 2006 Lexus ES330

Failure Date: 06/05/2013

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.

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2 Power Steering Fluid problem of the 2004 Lexus ES330

Failure Date: 12/23/2008

The contact owns a 2004 Lexus ES 330. While driving various speeds, the steering jerks, clicks, and feels as if it could detach from the steering column. In addition, transmission fluid is leaking and the computer reflash causes the transmission to fail. The contact stated that the computer needs to be reprogrammed for free so that the transmission will not fail. The contact was informed that the failure was common. The vehicle is currently in the repair shop for diagnostic testing, but they will not repair it because it exceeds the 50,000 mile warranty. The mechanic will only provide a temporary remedy. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.

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Other Common Steering related problems of Lexus ES330

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
6
Power Steering Fluid problems
2
Power Steering Pump problems
1
Steering Wheel problems
1
Steering Noise problems
1
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems
1


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