Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 2005 Lexus RX330

I am experiencing issues with my steering control and powering steering leaking which has caused a unique noise on sharp turns and while driving in general. My mechanic informed me that my rack and pinions need to be replaced. My 2005 RX 330 currently has 131,000 miles. It's very sad to read previous complaints and Lexus still has not done anything about this issue. This is a known problem that Lexus is aware of - what the hell!.

My steering locked up was wining took it in rack and pinion is leaking real bad no power steering do to leak. .

The alignment has always been an issue and has been adjusted more often then any other car I've ever owned. Until recently I noticed the steering getting stiffer and harder to handle. Changed the fluid several times and it doesn't seem to be the problem. Took it in to get checked, it's the rack and pinion and will cost over $1000 to repair. After speaking with the mechanic he stated "this is a common defect in your Lexus, but they aren't putting in a recall on it. " that's ridiculous. As most of us here, we have the safety of our families in our cars. I'm not even finished paying this thing off and it's falling apart. This should be taken much more seriously and should be recalled considering that it looks as if most of these models are having the same issues. It's very scary to drive. But not in my budget. . . Food and clothing first. . . Not fixing a manufacturers error. Manufactured in canada.

Vehicle starting making noise, took it into an auto repair shop, and was told the power steering fluid was very low. They also stated I needed to replace the rack and pinion. I looked online, and it seems to be an issue with 2005 Rx330's. Obviously, reading the complaints, there should be a recall for this known problem.

Leaking power steering rack assembly. Seems to be a very common problem with these Rx330's. Advised I need a new rack & pinion assembly. Lexus needs a recall for this issue, too many complaints! also told need to replace headlight ballist!.