Hatchback/liftgate problems of the 2004 Lexus RX330

1994 Lexus Rx330 hesitates while depressing the accelerator. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times to alleviate the problem but they claimed that the vehicle was operating within normal specifications. The vehicle has also been plagued by other malfunctions to include squeaks, rattles, multiple malfunctions of the sunroof electronics, broken seats and liftgate alignment problems. Updated 08/14/06.

Hatchback can be opened with the keyless remote. Driver opened the hatchback with the keyless remote to remove some contents from the rear of the vehicle. Hatchback closed on its own, and hit the driver's neck and continued to shut. Driver had to slide 0ut, and the hatch shut. Vehicle did not come with a sensor that warned a passenger that the hatch was closing.