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Lexus ES 330

2004–2004 only

74 classified complaints

2004–2004 Lexus ES 330 models have 74 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 88,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus ES 330 report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2004 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 18 complaints

Median onset: 88,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 52,050 miles. 22.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 52,050 miles.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 9 complaints

Median onset: 46,600 miles. 55.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 9 complaints

Median onset: 42,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 3 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 107,900 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2004 model years. See the full Lexus ES 330 report for every year and full specs/safety data.