2004 Lexus ES330
Only 21 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 21 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 141 |
| 2006 | 64 |
| 2010 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
12 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing front passenger and occupant classification.
Show complaint excerpts
I was in 3 accidents and my air bags did not deployed. 1 accident I was hit in the back, I was not moving when the car hit me from behind (On the fwy), he must of been driving at a speed of 45 MPH. I t-boned a car going at a speed of approx. 35 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-08
Airbag has partially opened and I am afraid it will explode at any given moment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-06
Vehicle speed control
4 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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2004 Lexus ES330. Consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated across the street and plunged in his neighbor's brick fence completely damaging the car, which was eventually declared totaled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-26
Engine
2 of 21 total reports mention: engine.
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I was parking my car in the parking lot of a garage when my car Lexus 330 suddenly picked up high speed (Full throttle) unintentionally.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-21
Also filed under Structure
Electrical system
2 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.
Suspension
1 of 21 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2011-12-31Engine and engine cooling11V539000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 Lexus ES330 and RX330; and 2006…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the U.S. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no…
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Lexus ES330 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V539000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Lexus ES330 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 ES330?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus ES330 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.