Ten problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2004 Lexus RX330. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Sunroof exploded on highway going 60 mph temperature at 35 degrees.
Backing up my spare tire fell right on the ground I thought I hit someone looks like the cable rotted I was lucky was on my way to go on highway with my grand daughter and if it happened on highway someone could of caused a major accident.
As of 3/18/2016 I purchased an new radiator for a total of $945 at mcgrath Lexus dealership in chicago on division st because the old radiator was leaking. As of 3/31/2017 the new radiator is now leaking and the car would not start because the car was over heating. As of 4/1/2017 the timing belt and water pump for the steering will needs to be replaced. Today 4/1/2017 mcgrath Lexus dealer stated I will cost at least $1200 with labor included for them to repair. After further research on recalls for my 2004 Lexus Rx330 I discovered these required repairs are Lexus deaker recalls. Why would mcgrath Lexus charge me if these are recalls on my Lexus.
I was driving on the 59 freeway 1/20/17, when I heard a loud pop, like a rock hitting the windshield. However there was no damage, so I kept driving. I heard a noise where the sunroof is this morning (1/21), and found that the sunroof was completely shattered. Houston has had a lot of rain and hail the last couple days, but I park in a garage, so my car hasn't been outside.
This accident was happened by my mother in law at the starbucks parking spot, shoreline, wa. She was driving slow to park the car in the spot and she only pushed the brake to finish the parking. However, the car suddenly sped up and jumped over the parking spot's fence. Then, the car broke the iron pole and hit the coming car along the street over the fence. She said she didn't touch anything and just didn't swich the gear. She was very shocked and startled, also she doesn't want to drive the car anymore. If there haven't had an audden acceleration, the accident wouldn't have happened. That's why our family this could be a sudden acceleration case for 2004 Lexus Rx330.
I was on my way to work when there was a loud boom and my sun roof exploded - glass went everywhere. I am lucky that I was not in an accident. It turns out the sun roof exploded. It was not a hot day some clouds and there was no rocks or debrie in the roof. It turns out that Lexus an other manufactures know of this problem but little is being done about it. The glass is being made a lot cheaper and thinner these days to cut cost. I have a 2004 Lexus RX 330 SUV. This should be covered by the manufacture and a recall needs to be made as it is a know issue before people get killed.
My 2004 Lexus Rx330 has horrible paint issues on the front bumper. Paint started chipping off in huge sections and it looks terrible. This has only happened on the front bumper and the rear view mirrors. Seems like the paint is defective in these area's. So disappointed. Also the transmission is messed up. Seems like it hops in between 1-2 rpm. I even had the transmission rebuilt and it still didn't fix the issue. It still does it. I have heard that this is a major issue with these vehicles.
The dashboard melted and chemicals are seeping from it. The key was stuck in the ignition and broken when I attempted to remove it.
I own 2 Lexus 2004 Rx330. Both of cars have the passenger mirror change color (change to darker color). One happen about 3 year ago. One happen about a year ago.
Back-up camera (when gear is put in reverse) does not display any image.