Lexus ES330
2004–2006 only
2004–2006 Lexus ES330 models have 214 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 74,137 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus ES330 report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2004–2006 only
Median onset: 74,137 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 23,000 miles. 11.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 52,000 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 64,000 miles. 23.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 27,625 miles. 5.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 60,000 miles.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 69,054 miles.
Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.
Median onset: 52,000 miles.
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 2004–2006 model years. See the full Lexus ES330 report for every year and full specs/safety data.