Steering Problems of Lexus RX330

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.

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I have been experiencing issue with my steering control, and a unique noise on sharp turns, so during my next oil change at the Lexus dealership they examined and informed me that my steering rack is seeping oil, and would need a replacement to a cost of $1,800. I drive my car over the weekends with my kids on outdoor trips over the weekend and have only 70k miles, so was a complete shock to learn about this issue. Research has shown me that this is a know issue, and many consumers have similar complain. On contacting Lexus, I was informed that since my car is out of warranty period, there not much they can do although they are well aware of the issue, there was a channel 2 san diego, CA clip on Toyota motors having a recall, but I was informed no such recall is in force, so I am confused. Lexus contact me and ready to pay a partial sum on the part replacement but I would have to bear the labor and much of the cost associated for the part. A similar story that echoed with other users, Lexus needs to address this recall/safety issue at once, before a fatality occurs.

The steering wheel makes a whining noise upon acceleration and when turning the steering wheel in either direction at slow speeds the noise continues. When putting the key in the ignition it makes a buzzing noise.

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Came to a stop with my wheels slightly turned to the left. I turned my car off, and took my key out of the ignition. When I tried to restart my car with the key in the ignition, it would not turn on. I called the dealer in bellevue and they said that it might be just stuck so turn the wheel hard to the left and see if that would relieve the pressure and the key might turn. No luck wiggled and wiggled and all it did was lock my steering in that place so now the wheel would only turn about a inch. I called another dealer in fife and he said about the same thing, keep wiggling it and maybe rock the car, did nothing. I turned the key and pressed hard and must have pushed in the unlock button and down went my windows and my sunroof opened great. Now I could not get the windows up or unlock my steering. I called three dealers and they wanted to replace the ignition switch, but I would have to have the car towed in. I called a lock smith an they said to try some lubrication in the ignition. Ok I used some wd40 and it worked. I could turn the ignition key and up went my windows and my car started. I might check into getting the steering replaced. I will check on the recalls online their seams to be lots of problems.

Vehicle failed inspection due to power steering rack leaking. . Was referred to dealership who said they could do nothing about it. . Called Lexus customer assistance center, twice, and have still not gotten any satisfaction or resolve. So much for Lexus quality. .

Power steering rack unit leaking common problem with many Lexus owners as shown below. Toyota refuses to acknowledge this problem leaving many owners to pay for expensive repairs. I have purchased the replacement part myself and will have my local certified mechanic do the labor. Total cost to me will be over $600 which is far cheaper then the local Lexus dealership charges. Link below shows how many Lexus owners have had this exact problem. . Read more...

Vehicle's svc system malfunctions which causes the vehicle's steering to operate erratically-particularly at speeds above 50mph. Please investigate this matter.

In April 2014, my mom was contacted by Lexus about the melting dashboard issue that has plagued almost 5 million Lexus vehicles. She was told she would have to "wait in line" for her customer number to pop up in the system in order to fix the melting dashboard, which has affected her visibility when it is sunny outside as well as her steering mechanism. We do not know if there is damage to the airbags, but with a continuously melting dashboard we can only imagine the damage and danger that lurks underneath. The steering has gotten progressively more difficult as the dash cracks and melts more. There are multiple cracks throughout the the dash that have gotten progressively worse and interfere with the integrity of the inside of the car. Soon, the parts attached to the dash may disassemble while she is driving, which can potentially kill other passengers on the road and herself. We reached out to Lexus corporate and in March 2016, after multiple attempts to go through the local dealer both here and in north florida, Lexus refuses to fix her dashboard and continues to ignore our pleas and demands for attention to this matter. Please refer to attached photos.

The contact owns a 2004 Lexus Rx330. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle abnormally veered from side to side, and also began shaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 126,700.

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Vehicle's stabilization control (vsc) malfunctions causing the vehicle to have difficulty in steering.

Leaking power steering rack assembly. Seems to be a very common problem with these Rx330's. . .

Steering rack on vehicle has developed leak, it seems a common occurrence on this vehicle.

There is a problem with the power steering of the vehicle. Took it to the Lexus dealer who stated that there was a leak in the power steering system. I am not a tecnical person but was explicitly told that if I do not get it fixed the steerin wheel could get stuck leading to an accident.

I was told that the power steering rack assembly was leaking on the right side outer seal and that it needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2005 Lexus Rx330. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and authorized dealer for routine maintenance. The technicians detected that the power steering internal seal was defective. The vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 61,000.

I was on interstate 5 on may 25, 2009 (memorial day) at the speed of 75-80 mph with my whole family in the car. The car's model is Lexus Rx330,2006 model. While I was driving on the leftmost lane, my left wheel went a little bit on the rumble strip. I tried to pull my car back on the lane. It is here that the problem started. My steering started to shake and vibrate and the car stopped to accelerate. When all the cars were going at such a high speed there was nothing I could do. I was unable to steer the car as well as accelerate or even brake for quite a while. Then I tried braking many times and could finally park the car in the emergency in the left lane shoulder. After that we tried calling all the numbers given in the Lexus handbook but no one picked up the phone to help us. After waiting for half an hour or so, my husband collected all his guts and drove the car to nearest gas station. We check the tires and all the pressures etc. But everything looked fine.

Steering keeps getting locked up. This time that it happened, it would not reverse itself and had to have it towed into the Lexus dealership.

Power steering line on my 2004 Lexus RX 330 rusted through and caused the steering to malfunction.

2004 Lexus Rx330 had a front suspension defect that caused the car to pull to the left into oncoming traffic, according to Lexus dealers, there is not repair available for this condition.

I have a 2004 Lexus RX 330 with a major problem of running off the road. Unless the car is constantly steered back on the road it will run you into the ditch in a very short distance. I bought the car new and had it in for this problem many times. (pohanka Lexus, chantilly va. ) they could not solve the problem and eventually just use an excuses like the crown in the road. I have very few miles on this car because it is my wife's and she is afraid to drive it. Please see how many RX 330 2004 Lexus have been involved in accidents of crossing into traffic or running off the road. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).