MYRModel Year Report

2005 Lexus ES330

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2005 Lexus ES330
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:12:18.276Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES330 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2004: 21 complaints 2004 2005: 141 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2010: 1 complaints 2010
2005: 141 complaints
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YearComplaints
200421
2005141
200664
20101

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 33%

33% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ON DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 AROUND 1:50 PM IN THE AFTERNOON, I DROVE THE CAR TO PICK UP OUR NEPHEW FROM SCHOOL. WHILE I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND LOOKING FOR A PARKING PLACE SUDDENLY THE CAR SPED UP AND ACCELERATED!

NHTSA ODI report, 20121231

POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 31 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING UP THE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 25MPH, IN A 2005 LEXUS ES330, WHEN A 74 YEAR OLD LADY PULLED OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE WERE INVOLVED IN A WRECK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120719

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON THE DASHBOARD IS OPENING, AND MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180317

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 7 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

R 20111231 — engine and engine cooling

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 L

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 CHARGE

Campaign 11V539000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Lexus ES330 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (46 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V595000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V539000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Lexus ES330?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus ES330 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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