Lexus Rx 2005

Model Rx made in 2005 by Lexus got 26 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: electrical system, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic . The car has one 3.3 engine.

Model 2005

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
3.3 6Lockup/automatic, 5 gearsF19/25/2221.6294/32.3305/25.4148Regular1228SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD
3.3 6Semiautomatic, 5 gearsF19/25/2221.5/31.9/25.1965Regular1228SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD
3.3 6Lockup/automatic, 5 gears418/24/2120.4523/30.557/24.0278Regular1285SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD
3.3 6Semiautomatic, 5 gears418/24/2020.4/30.3/23.9164Regular1350SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
10V499000TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION V (Vehicle)728544MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION10/21/201010/21/2010
Defect SummaryToyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
Consequence SummaryA leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RQ10003TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/16/201003/01/2011Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration11V112000
 On february 16, 2010, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.i. pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.toyota complied with the agency's request.the details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyota's reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.these recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). the total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.the total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.this recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). the total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.ii. potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.after nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.that study has concluded.two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsa's website.nasa's report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).nhtsa's report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. as stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyota's recalls. this rq is closed.
RQ10003TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/16/201003/01/2011Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration11V113000
 On february 16, 2010, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.i. pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.toyota complied with the agency's request.the details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyota's reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.these recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). the total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.the total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.this recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). the total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.ii. potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.after nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.that study has concluded.two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsa's website.nasa's report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).nhtsa's report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. as stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyota's recalls. this rq is closed.
RQ10003TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/16/201003/01/2011Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration11V115000
 On february 16, 2010, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.i. pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.toyota complied with the agency's request.the details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyota's reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.these recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). the total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.the total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.this recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). the total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.ii. potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.after nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.that study has concluded.two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsa's website.nasa's report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).nhtsa's report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. as stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyota's recalls. this rq is closed.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
RQ10003TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/16/201003/01/2011Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration11V112000
 On february 16, 2010, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.i. pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.toyota complied with the agency's request.the details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyota's reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.these recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). the total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.the total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.this recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). the total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.ii. potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.after nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.that study has concluded.two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsa's website.nasa's report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).nhtsa's report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. as stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyota's recalls. this rq is closed.
RQ10003TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/16/201003/01/2011Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration11V115000
 On february 16, 2010, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.i. pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.toyota complied with the agency's request.the details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyota's reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.these recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). the total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.the total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.this recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). the total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.ii. potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.after nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.that study has concluded.two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsa's website.nasa's report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).nhtsa's report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. as stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyota's recalls. this rq is closed.
RQ10003TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/16/201003/01/2011Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration11V113000
 On february 16, 2010, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.i. pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.toyota complied with the agency's request.the details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyota's reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.these recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). the total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.the total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.this recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). the total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.ii. potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.after nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.that study has concluded.two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsa's website.nasa's report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).nhtsa's report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. as stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyota's recalls. this rq is closed.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/19/201180000
 While backing out of my parking place in our underground garage i put on the brake to go from reverse to drive. when i put the vehicle in drive the engine raced up and the car surged forward. i was only 15 feet from a brick wall of which i hit at an angle. i bounced off this wall and went 10 feet further head on into another wall. i did not touch the gas petal, the mats are rubber and were not a problem. the vehicle just suddenly accelerated. the air bags did not deploy and i shut the engine off as soon as i could but given the fact that the total travel length was around 30 feet this was not possible. this is a know problem with toyota!! we love our car but we are now afraid of it. my insurance rates will be going up because of a factory defect and all i have seen are excuses in regards to this problem.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08/19/201180000
 While backing out of my parking place in our underground garage i put on the brake to go from reverse to drive. when i put the vehicle in drive the engine raced up and the car surged forward. i was only 15 feet from a brick wall of which i hit at an angle. i bounced off this wall and went 10 feet further head on into another wall. i did not touch the gas petal, the mats are rubber and were not a problem. the vehicle just suddenly accelerated. the air bags did not deploy and i shut the engine off as soon as i could but given the fact that the total travel length was around 30 feet this was not possible. this is a know problem with toyota!! we love our car but we are now afraid of it. my insurance rates will be going up because of a factory defect and all i have seen are excuses in regards to this problem.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
08/03/2012730001
 Lexus rx 330 headlight assembly is defective. everytime i wash my rx330 or if it rains, water leak in the headlight assembly creates moisture inside the headlights. this causes less visibility at nights and is a safety issue. there are several hundred complaints for the same issue on the web; however, lexus/toyota will not recall their defective headlight assembly. they are even reluctant to acknowledge that this is an issue. will appreciate if nhtsa investigates this issue and take necessary action against lexus asap. *tr
08/03/201273000
 Lexus rx 330 headlight assembly is defective. everytime i wash my rx330 or if it rains, water leak in the headlight assembly creates moisture inside the headlights. this causes less visibility at nights and is a safety issue. there are several hundred complaints for the same issue on the web; however, lexus/toyota will not recall their defective headlight assembly. they are even reluctant to acknowledge that this is an issue. will appreciate if nhtsa investigates this issue and take necessary action against lexus asap.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK
08/04/200742000111/11/2005
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx 330. the contact stated that his liftgate has an automatic pneumatic door lift device. he could not see that the liftgate was opened and was certain that it was fully closed. while driving approximately 10 mph, a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel for the liftgate. the liftgate had automatically opened. the dealer could not duplicate or correct the failure. the contact has not filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 44,000.
POWER TRAIN
03/08/2010200
 Upon slowing from 40mph to a stop or almost a stop, to make a turn, the car hesitates before accelerating. this hesitation has caused both me and my wife to abruptly abort left turns. this behavior is particularly dangerous for drivers in the congested ny metropolitan area. we have experienced some frightening close calls when the vehicle failed to accelerate, causing an emergency abort of a turn. this hesitation also manifests itself when you lift from the accelerator to slow down and then get back on the gas. i have complained to the dealer numerous times since the car was new. the dealer had a field service engineer check the car: he said ithe car performed as designed.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/09/200613000105/15/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not accelerate past 40 mph. when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle did not engage gears automatically. the problem was accompanied by a vibration in the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where several unsuccessful attempts were made to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was contacted, and refused further service to the vehicle.
02/01/20065000102/12/2005
 Transmission problems (hunting for gears, jerking and hesitation) on a 2005 lexus rx330 - awd. have experienced near accidents due to vehicle hesitation when merging into traffic, crossing intersections, or making turns. when depressing accelerator, vehicles hesitates for 3-5 seconds. have had flash service done to ecu. same issues still exist. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
07/31/200501
 In 2005 i bought the lexus 400 hybrid. i immediately detected a problem with the brakes - there was a hesitation when depressed and then a second or two it would engage. the dealer told me that i needed to get used to hybrid driving. when i brought it in for service in march of 2006 i again told the dealer that the breaks were not right. they did their assessment and told me that this is the way it is. now hearing all the problems with toyota and lexus i think you should be aware of this. i recently wrote to lexus and they immediately brought my car in and are keeping it for further investigation. i do not know what they will find or what they will ultimately tell me. *tr
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/19/201180000
 While backing out of my parking place in our underground garage i put on the brake to go from reverse to drive. when i put the vehicle in drive the engine raced up and the car surged forward. i was only 15 feet from a brick wall of which i hit at an angle. i bounced off this wall and went 10 feet further head on into another wall. i did not touch the gas petal, the mats are rubber and were not a problem. the vehicle just suddenly accelerated. the air bags did not deploy and i shut the engine off as soon as i could but given the fact that the total travel length was around 30 feet this was not possible. this is a know problem with toyota!! we love our car but we are now afraid of it. my insurance rates will be going up because of a factory defect and all i have seen are excuses in regards to this problem.
WHEELS
06/15/201165000
 The chrome in the interior of the wheels bubble and delaminate. this caused the tire to lose pressure slowly, until tire failure occurred. the tire failures rendered the tires irreparable, even if the tire was only 3 months old. so far this has occurred on three of the four wheels supplied by lexus at the time of purchase. all failures have occurred within 6 months of each other. the lexus has a low pressure warning indicator, but it has not activated during these times. the tire pressures are regularly checked.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CTFAIRFIELDLEXUS OF WESTPORT203-579-4555
VAALEXANDRIA22302LINDSAY LEXUS7039313000