Lexus RX330 owners have reported 6 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
The key broke into the ignition, dealer refused to assist with repair ot new key even though I hadn't had it very long. The stering wheel locks. , the tires shake, cords all falling from under the car, the electrical goes in and out including windows and heat. My seat belts lock on me . This car is a mess and I have two children 11,5 and a senior father that has alzeimers that have to be transported in this lemon faily. The dealers wonmt help they make payment and reapir promises and never keep them, I had been experiencing hardships and they used it against me to justify not repairing the car. Yet these issues have been exisitent since day 1. 11/15/2016.
Spare tire holder rusted and broke free while the vehicle was in motion. Full size spare fell off and was lost on highway/road. The full size spare sits under the rear body of car, as such when the securing system failed I did not realize that and the wheel had dropped. The missing wheel wasn't realized until I experienced a flat tire.
Vehicle is equipped with two-piece style lug nuts consisting of a physical lug nut and a decorative cap. Lug nuts are 21mm in size. Over time, especially in humid climates or where road salt is used, lug nuts swell between decorative cap and physical lug nut due to corrosion. Swelling can cause 21mm tools including vehicle lug wrench to not fit on lug nut. This is a safety concern because having a flat tire with this issue can lead to being unable to remove lug nuts from vehicle.
Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Lexus Rx330. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the casing for the spare time fell and detached from under the vehicle. The contact stated that the cable did not break but did become loose. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. Kmj.
Our Lexus had a bad roller bearing on the rear passenger's wheel. The internet (Lexus owners club) tells us that many other owners with this model have had the same problem in the same location. It is dangerous because the wheel can suddenly seize or fly off, causing loss of control. I hope you will require Lexus to recall and fix the cars that haven't failed yet, and to reimburse those who have had to have it fixed already.
Right front chrome wheel broke and fell off while driving, all five spokes broke spontaneously as though the wheel was made defectively.