Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 02205 | 11/18/2005 | 10018284 | Malfunction indicator lamp on diagnostic trouble code p0171, p0174, p2195, or p2197. *ak | 12/20/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 00106 | 03/29/2006 | 00106 | 10019327 | Ilsac gf-4 engine oil standard. '06 lexus. *tt excluding hybrid vehicles. *tt recommendation. *tt | 03/06/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 00306 | 03/01/2006 | 10019664 | Exhaust odor. *tt | 04/17/2006 | |
| 00506 | 03/01/2006 | 10019662 | Excessive sulfur odor. *tt | 04/17/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 98000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated that the radiator exploded, causing a loss of engine coolant fluid. the failure occurred as the contact traveled 35 ph. the temperature gauge began increasing prior to the failure, indicating that the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000. | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 98000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated that the radiator exploded, causing a loss of engine coolant fluid. the failure occurred as the contact traveled 35 ph. the temperature gauge began increasing prior to the failure, indicating that the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000. kmj | |||
| 12/28/2012 | 98000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated the radiator burst and all the coolant leaked out. while driving 35 mph the temperature warning light started to illuminate while the engine started to overheat. the vehicle was merged to the shoulders and then towed home. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000. mw | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 55340 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked coolant leaked from the radiator. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 55,340. | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 55340 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked coolant leaked from the radiator. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 55,340. rvk | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 55340 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked. coolant leaked from the radiator. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the radiator cracked and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 55,340. rds | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/29/2012 | 41720 | ||
| I have 41k miles on my car. anti freeze has been dripping from the right side of the radiator same as other people. in contacting lexus, being that the warranty has expired, they will charge to evaluate the problem and the repair estimate is 1k. how does lexus know that the residual parts from 2004-05, which has been recalled, was not used during the 2006 assembly? | |||
| 02/10/2012 | 55366 | ||
| Unusual/ abnormal noise in the engine area was diagnosed due to the following: radiator failure -had a crack and leaking coolant at 55k miles; water pump failure at 55k miles; timing belt replacement at 55k miles; high pressure power steering hose failure at 55k miles. | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 44000 | 1 | |
| Radiator failure at 44,000 miles 2006 lexus rx330. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated that the cooling system was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted who offered to assist with fifty percent of the repair costs but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 51,000. | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 51000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated that the cooling system was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted who only offered to pay only half of the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 51000. pm | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 44000 | 1 | |
| Radiator failure at 44,000 miles 2006 lexus rx330. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/17/2009 | 94000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a noise from the engine and the oil indicator illuminated. she stopped the vehicle and had it towed to the dealer for repair. the dealer stated that sludge destroyed her engine. the failure mileage was 94,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 05/22/2010 | 1 | 11/05/2005 | |
| 2006 lexus rx330. consumer states problem with catalytic converter *tgw the consumer stated the cost to replace the catalytic converter was $4,000.00. the consumer requested a refund, because according to the owners manual, the catalytic converter and protector were covered for 8 years/80,000 miles. *jb | |||