MYRModel Year Report

2004 Lexus ES 330

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2004 Lexus ES 330
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:47.688Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES 330 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 153 complaints 2004
2004: 153 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004153

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 31%

31% of complaints: power train — 48 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 22%

22% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY LEXUS ES330 WAS LESS THAN TWO MONTHS OLD AND THE MILEAGE READ ABOUT 950 THE TIME WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED.T OCCURRED ON THE WAY TO WORK AT 8:40 AM MARCH 8TH, 2004. IT WAS A SUNNY WARM DAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040331

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS ES330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES IT FAILED TO RESPOND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140903

PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO AND WON'T CUT OFF,I HAVEN'T BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT NOR HAS MY AIRBAG EMPLODED, HAD IT LOOK AT BY MECHANIC AT AUTO SHOP WHERE I GET MY OIL CHANGES AND SUCH HE DIDN'T RECOGNIZE ANY PROBLEMS,CALLED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180814

I STARTED MY CAR AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN, AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS WERE NEVER DEPLOYED, I CHECKED ALL THE WIRES AND EVEN UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY FOR GOOD 10 MINUTES AND THE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180704

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20041220 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PASSENGER POWER SEAT, WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN REAR-FACING INFANT CHILD SEAT BASES ONTO THE SEAT WITH AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH SEATBELT TENSION, IT MAY B

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (SSC 40M) BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS

Campaign 04V595000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050805 — DP (closed 20060105)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Lexus ES 330 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V595000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Lexus ES 330 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus ES 330?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus ES 330 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.