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Lexus RX330

2004–2006 only

251 classified complaints 2 recalls

2004–2006 Lexus RX330 models have 251 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 57,500 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 RX330 report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2006 only

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 49 complaints

Median onset: 57,500 miles.

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

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 27 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 25 complaints

Median onset: 83,500 miles. 16.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 23 complaints

Median onset: 59,500 miles. 8.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 18 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 88,000 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 14 complaints

Median onset: 89,979 miles. 35.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 13 complaints

Median onset: 81,649 miles. 15.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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 RX330 report for every year and full specs/safety data.