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Lexus RX330

2005 only

122 classified complaints 2 recalls

2005 Lexus RX330 have 122 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Power steering pump, rack and lines, typically surfacing around 129,386 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus RX330 report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005 only

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 18 complaints

Median onset: 129,386 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 17 complaints

Median onset: 78,300 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 13 complaints

Median onset: 77,000 miles. 23.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 88,500 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 93,000 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 7 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 50,727 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

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 2005 model year. See the full Lexus RX330 report for every year and full specs/safety data.