Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 Lexus RX330

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2006 Lexus RX330. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Lexus RX330


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2006 Lexus RX330

The Automatic Transmission problem

We have a 2006 Lexus Rx330 SUV. It has a very significant hesitation when trying to accelerate to change lanes or enter highway etc. We have a 3 year old and we are very scared most of the time driving on the highway with this kind of hesitation of the transmission.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Since we purchased this 2006 Lexus RX-330. It has been returned to deals 4-5 times for major hesitation problems. . Car is unsafe to drive. Will not accelerate in a safe way.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Transmission has a hard time selecting a gear between 2nd and 3rd. It starts to go into 3rd gear then jumps out for a second and then slams back into 3rd. Usually when lightly accelerating. Very noticeable.   Read details...


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RX330 Service Bulletins
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