Exterior Lighting Problems of Lexus RX330

Lexus RX330 owners have reported 61 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Lexus RX330


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Lexus RX330

The Headlights problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Lexus Rx330. The contact stated that the headlight on the vehicle seized with out warning. The failure was persisent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire front headlight assembly failed and needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Defects in headlamp assembly caused water from rain to accumulate inside the lamp, overtime, the water caused the hi-voltage unit to short out and the headlamp is in-operative (this is for the low beam hid lights). Replacement cost is $1,800 per lamp assembly (dealers quote).   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The red plastic housing that the taillight is in is melted, the lights are still working, but the red plastic around the bulb has melted on both the right and left rear brake lights   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

I am wondering if there are any regulations regarding rear vehicle lighting? my question centers around the new Lexus Rx330. The rear of the vehicle has no red lenses or other devices that would indicate the back end of a vehicle. Is there a regulation regarding rear lighting?   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

Condensation in the headlights started early on and is only getting worse on my 2005 RX 330. Also, I have already had to switch the front brake pads out and now have to switch the rear brake pads out as well as they started to squeal and the rotors were already resurfaced before.   Read details...




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