MYRModel Year Report

2004 Lexus RX330

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2004 Lexus RX330
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 RX330 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 287 complaints 2004 2005: 165 complaints 2005 2006: 67 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2009: 1 complaints 2009 2011: 1 complaints 2011
2004: 287 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004287
2005165
200667
20075
20091
20111

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE AUTOMOBILE HAS A LATENT DEFECT AND IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040712

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD EXPERIENCED MELTING AND CRACKING. ALSO, SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE DASHBOARD SEPARATED AND FELL OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180626

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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FRONT END COLLISION IN 2004 LEXUS RX 330 WITH 206,000 MILES GOING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. CAR IS TOTALED PER INSURANCE ADJUSTER. DRIVER AND THREE CHILDREN IN CAR. NO SERIOUS INJURIES. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HAVE CONTACTED LEXUS AND AM AWAITING ANSWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130530

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20041220 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. A SILICON OXIDE BUILD-UP OCCURS ON THE CONTACTS INSIDE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WHICH CAN MAKE IT INOPERABLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 04V558000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050210 — PE (closed 20050615)

VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE

R 20060203 — seat belts

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE ANCHOR BOLT FOR THE REAR, LEFT-HAND SIDE SEA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE THE REAR, LEFT-HAND SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLT WITH AN IMPROVED ONE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 800-255-3987.

Campaign 06V023000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060724 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND HYBRID VEHICLES, THE TWO RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FORWARD CENTER CONSOLE CAN BECOME LOOSE. IF BOTH CLIPS SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, THE COVER MAY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO FLOOR CARPET COVER RETAINING CLIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 24, 2006, AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY EARLY SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800

Campaign 06V253000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100216 — RQ (closed 20110301)

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

R 20110506 — vehicle speed control

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 11V112000 — check if this car was fixed

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

2004 Lexus RX330 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (54 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V558000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V023000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V253000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V112000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V539000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2004 Lexus RX330 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 RX330?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus RX330 have?

5 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.