Electrical system

Lexus ES330 Electrical problems by year

19 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus ES330's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

2004 92005 2006 2010

Year	Electrical complaints	Crashes
2006	2	0
2005	9	0
2004	8	2

Latest ES330 electrical complaints

2005 Lexus ES330 Electrical system

Description of Defect: The crankshaft pulley (harmonic balancer) experienced an adhesive bond failure between its inner hub and outer metal ring, mirroring the exact factory defect in NHTSA Campaign 11V539000 (Lexus Campaign BLG). The issue manifested directly following an air conditioning Freon recharge at a licensed automotive service facility. Restoring the correct system pressure introduced normal mechanical load back onto the compressor accessory drive belt. The defective factory adhesive could not withstand...

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standard operating resistance, causing the outer ring of the pulley to immediately begin slipping against its internal torsional rubber damper. This resulted in a chronic, severe rotational squeak during startup and accessory engagement due to the structural failure of the pulley's vulcanized rubber layer. Why this needs federal review: NHTSA Campaign 11V539000 strictly cuts off coverage for the 2005 Lexus ES 330 at a production date of late March 2005. My vehicle was manufactured in May 2005 - mere weeks outside the boundary - and features the identical 3.3L 3MZ-FE V6 powertrain and pulley assembly. The vehicle has only 82,750 miles and a meticulously documented 5-to-7-year service history showing proper maintenance. Because this component failed identically under standard operating loads, it is clearly the defective batch of adhesive extended past the manufacturer's assumed cutoff. The campaign must be expanded to cover later 2005 production dates.

2004 Lexus ES330 Electrical system

Every window has stopped working.The first one stopped going up d own ten years ago now they have all stopped.

2005 Lexus ES330 Steering Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt and was driven home. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering pump and alternator failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact needed to replace her key with another key chip. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.

2004 Lexus ES330 Electrical system Brakes Engine & coolingCrash

I had a car accident approximately one month ago due to sudden unintended acceleration and loss of steering in a 2004 lexus es330. I am the only owner of the car and I had it serviced regularly over the past 13 years. The night of my accident I lost complete control of my car as I attempted to merge on to the local lanes of an interstate highway in northern, nj. The car accelerated to the left and crossed sped across 8 lanes of the highway, including over a median before it spun around and jerked to a stop in the...

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left lane of the west bound lanes facing east. I was hit head on by another driver. I was not injured, but the car was a total loss. Both of my parents also currently drive lexus vehicles, and both models were noted to have similar issues. Furthermore, my mother recently received a letter indicating her car was being recalled due to the passenger air bag issues, the letter stated while toyota would offer what they considered to be a suitable fix at no charge. The letter further explained that they did not currently possess the parts needed for the repairs and would be in touch in the future, no indication of the expected time frame was provided. Between my accident and knowing both of my parents are currently driving vehicles that are unsafe to drive, by toyota's own admissions, I have been and continue to experience significant distress. I am aware of the significant fines and suits settled against toyota in the past, but they continue to seem unfazed despite their cars putting all of our lives at risk daily. I am also incredibly disgusted by their history of victim blaming and would love to do whatever I can to bring attention to this issue. I feel it is only fair that toyota accept responsibility for their seemingly never ending list of wrongdoing and take immediate steps to correct ongoing issues.

2005 Lexus ES330 Electrical system

My complaint is in regard to the ignition switch for my 2005 lexus es-330. While trying to start my vehicle the case that houses the key broke apart. The key was still in the ignition, the car running, but the other half of the case was dangling from the key itself.After I was able to stop the engine by turning it off with the key itself and gathering up all the parts of the ignition switch, upon observation I found a very small screw that supposedly was used to secure the switch case together had become loose and...

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therefore allowed the switch case to break open from the pressure needed to start the engine. With a little bit of glue and transparent tape I was able to start the car and drive it to the local lexus dealer on atlantic blvd.In jacksonville, fl.The service manager seemed unconcerned about my problem, and spoke mostly about the redesigned switch presently available, and was totally unconcerned about my problem. I asked about others with the same type key case as mine and if a remedy had been taken to the securing of the small screw that holds the case together, he said not his knowledge. I guess my question is simply why not? The service manager is [[redacted]], I was told by him my only solution was to purchase another key as if the problem was mine instead of the dealers.Could there be a safety concern here? I am [[redacted]] . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

2004 Lexus ES330 Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es330. While driving 35 mph, the air bag light illuminated, and the cruise control, fuel gauge, and horn failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire electrical housing system of the front passenger seat failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.

2004 Lexus ES330 Electrical system Engine & cooling

Since I purchased this vehicle in 2008 I had the problems with the car jerking between 40-60mph and had the dealer to investigate my concerns which I took the car to a lexus dealership for diagnosis of the problems which they never found; I was then told that this problem occurs in all 2004 330es and the problem wasn't detected. So I drove this car for all the years I have it with the same problems; until 12/19/2015 the problem continued when I was enroute to another town and the engine light came on and the...

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vehicle began jerking and slowed down and I could no longer accelerate the engine; when doing so the car made an arkward sound; so I began to turn around and head back home from where I was it was 8 miles back; and the car was jerking and shaking to where it was about to shut down completely and still pulling; I had my car towed to the dealership and left it over the weekend; and they finally found the problem code p0303 cylinder 3 misfire and po353 ignition coil, which was the problem all along but they couldn't find it because at the time there was no light indicator on; but now that the warranty expired for which the dealer I purchased the vehicle was reliable for the payment. $500 Later the problem discovered. Also recall on the issue but not the vehicle I own; since I experienced the same problems I feel that the recall should have included my vehicle and a refund due.

2006 Lexus ES330 Electrical system

The right rear window does not open. Neither the driver's nor the door switch will open the window. When pushed there is a click but the window doesn't open.

2004 Lexus ES330 Electrical systemCrashFire

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 lexus es 330. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle was struck by a deer and damaged the vehicle. The contact continued driving and smelled transmission and/or brake fluid. The instrument panel illuminated, the windshield wipers activated, and the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 11/20/14*lj the consumer stated the collision with the dear was on july 24, 2014. Insurance did not pay until august 11, 2014; after the fire and before the repair. Updated 8/4/2015*js

2005 Lexus ES330 Electrical system

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. A mechanic arrived to jump start the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently in cold weather. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 15,000.

2004 Lexus ES330 Suspension Brakes Electrical systemFire

S10 appropriate handling-letter from regarding safety complaints regarding the 2004 lexus es 330 *tgw the consumer stated the left upper strut mount bolt was loose, the wiring system was defective in which the hood carpet, oxygen sensor wires and radiator hose caught on fire, but managed to go out by itself. The dealer concluded that no conclusive cause to the under hood fire was found. Also the brakes were defective. The consumer had difficulty stopping when a vehicle in front of him slowed down to stop. The battery had to be replaced because the vehicle would not start. (The consumer wrote in on behalf of her father owns the vehicle) *jb

2004 Lexus ES330 Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es 330. The contact stated when applying the brakes of when attempting to accelerate, there was an unusual whistle coming from the dashboard area. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure persisted intermittently. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.

2006 Lexus ES330 Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus es330. While engaging the power locks, the sun roof, rear trunk and all 4 windows opened simultaneously. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The failure recurred once more. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

2005 Lexus ES330 Electrical system Acceleration & cruise control

Hello: I drive a 2005 lexus es330. While I have not had a problem with the braking system, the electronic throttle is a different story. If you are entering an on ramp to a freeway then release the throttle, then almost immediately reapply the throttle the car will not respond. It takes 2 seconds or so before the engine starts to rev up and the car is definitely unhappy about this. This process of acceleration, the coasting, then accelerating again yields this same result with almost 100% repeatability. The internet forums are loaded with information about this same issue. Definitely something in the electronics is not right! *Tr

2004 Lexus ES330 Electrical system

I own a lexus es330 2004. It isn't involved in the accelerator recall. However my car does drive by wire. The following if from car and driver. According to them software does exist that stops voltage to the etc when the brakes are applied. To me this is a "no brainer". Maybe there are patent issues that is not an excuse. Toyota should be forced to reprogram their software. I work in industry we use interlocks all the time. But toyota could do better. Since the advent of electronic throttle control, many...

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automakers have added software to program the throttle to close?And therefore cut power?When the brakes are applied. Cars from bmw, chrysler, nissan/infiniti, porsche, and volkswagen/audi have this feature, and that's precisely why the g37 aced this test. *Tr

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