Six problems related to body have been reported for the 2005 Lexus RX330. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX 330. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph the steel cable that secures the spare tire under the vehicle suddenly snapped causing the tire to separate from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000. Jft.
My dashboard began to show signs of cracking about a year ago. It started to crack around the radio/audio components and spread quickly like a spider web. Lexus agreed to replace the dashboard at no charge, but not the labor costs. While replacing it, they advised me that the power steering rack and pinion had severe fluid leakage on right side, boot deteriorated. The cost of this repair was $1,856. 00. There was also an issue with the left front cv axle inboard joint boot, an additional $412. 00. In reading all the complaints on this website and on the internet, it appears that the dashboard and the rack and pinion are a common problems that Lexus is aware of. A service representative also told me that the RX 350 has a significant problem with the rack and pinion, but Lexus is not willing to do anything about it. I am hoping that this brings light to these issues and something is done about this.
The contact owns a 2005 Lexus Rx330. The contact stated that water leaked onto the floorboard and flooded the vehicle. The failure caused mold to grow inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown air conditioner drain needed to be unclogged. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.
We are experiencing severe cracking and softening of the dashboard material. This has happened even though we have garaged the vehicle since purchasing. We also have a 2005 Toyota camry which has no dashboard issues and it has been left outside consistently since purchased new in 2005. We feel that the cracking and softening of the dashboard presents a chemical health risk.
My 6 year old Lexus window molding flew off on both quarter size back windows in the last month. This is a hazard as it went flying off in the highway, one day and not even a month later, the other one flew off and almost hit a pedestrian. They said I will need to replace the entire window for the molding. This sounds like the window could possibly fly off as well if the molding isnt something you can just clip back on. There are several websites of this complaint, but Lexus is not willing to do anything. I have a message from Lexus headquarters stating since out of warranty they will not replace. I feel this is very dangerous and cheap of Lexus. . Read more...
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Lexus Rx330. The contact noticed that the dashboard was emitting a sticky substance. In addition, the contact stated that the dashboard fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000. Oo.