2004 Lexus ES 330
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.
- Complaints
- 153
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 153 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2004 | 153 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
41% · 62 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Vehicle speed control
32% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.
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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, 2004-03-31
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
10% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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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, 2014-09-03
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
9% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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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, 2018-08-14
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, 2018-07-04
Passenger side airbag cover is separating from dashboard and appears to have pressure behind it. Vinyl is cracked on top side of airbag cover.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-10
Engine and engine cooling
5% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2004-12-20Seat belts04V595000 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…
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…
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2005-08-05Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-05 Vehicle speed control
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Lexus ES 330 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 62 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V595000 · Seat belts
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, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus ES 330 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.