2005 Lexus RX330 Engine problems

My vehicle caught fire a few days after being repaired by a licensed repair shop in California.
The repair was performed by: Brodie's Tire & Automotive
Address: 1276 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: [[redacted]] After the fire, the repair shop admitted in writing that: • The intake manifold melted after the fire
• The engine became "not repairable"
• The fire occurred shortly after their repair
• They offered to "fix it for free," which indicates awareness of responsibility The fire caused severe heat...

Timing belt broke on the expressway driving 65 mph causing me to loose power and almost cause an accident. The water pump was leaking causing the car to heat up. The timing belt broke and the mechanic said the car had extensive damage to the motor and is not worth fixing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. While the vehicle was stationary, the radiator failed. The contact stated that there was no indication on the instrument panel that the vehicle had overheated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed coolant leaking from the radiator onto the ground. Crown lexus (1125 south kettering drive, ontario, california 91761, (909) 480-4095) and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Takata recall, I called about the recall for the engine cooling and the brakes hydrulic and they say my car is not in the recall but I am having problem with my cooling

The car has various issues, all of my lights are on the car and have been since ive purched the car. Its shut off as ive been driving several times, it wont reach its speed limit from accelerator, it knock and makes sounds and had an odor coming through vents. The company isn't consistent with repair and payment promises and is trying to repo for resale.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 11v539000 (engine and engine cooling) and 11v112000 (vehicle speed control) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted at: lexus of west kendall, miami, florida and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. While driving various speeds with the air conditioner activated, water leaked from the air vents into the front driver and passenger side carpet. As a result, there was moisture build up that caused mold and mildew. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. The vin was unavailable.

My wife (who is not the primary driver of this vehicle) was entering a perpendicular parking space in front of a business located just off the street. The business was once a house and has now put 3 parking spaces in front of the building just over the sidewalk.The entrance is up a driveway and just beyond the sidewalk and into the parking spaces. As she was going up the driveway and turn slightly to the right to enter a parking space, the car hesitated and then accelerated, she applied the brakes and left a 5 foot...

My air vents constantly emit a white powdery substance that collects on the dashboard and within the vents. I have complained to the dealership with concerns of what I am inhaling into my lungs and was told that the calcium coating is coming off of a tube or wire and the calcium then gets blown out of the air vents into the passenger compartment. They also stated that the substance is not harmful if inhaled but I am not sure I believe that. The repair cost would be thousands of dollars because they have to...

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, who inspected the failure. The mechanic stated that water coolant leaked onto the timing belt and both the water pump and the timing belt would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

My vehicle is a 2005 lexus rx 330. I purchased it certified pre-owned in 2007. I was coming off the highway and stopped at a light. As I proceeded to take a left hand turn the car started making a loud noise. It was jumping and shifting from side to side. Luckily I was able to control it and pull into a nearby gas station. I couldn't drive it and had it towed to the nearest lexus service center. I was then told that the transfer case on the front differential went. They opened up the case box and metal...

My 2005 lexus rx 330 with only 39459 mileage was told the water pump is leaks, when I replaced the battery at independent shop. When for a recall (engine crankshaft pulley) done by dealer that couple month ago on mileage 39152, dealer also performed multi point inspection did not spot any water pump leaks. However, I brought car back to dealer to diagnostic, inspected states that for possible coolant leaks - water pump timing belt package cost $1,995.00 For replacement. That is outrageous, I could not believe...

Took my 2005 rx330 in for a recall (crankshaft pulley). I was told the water pump was leaking and should be taken care of along with the timing belt. I was told I would save a couple hundred dollars in labor because of the recall if I had it taken care of right now at a cost of $876.96. Ouch! Only 50k miles! At least it didn't happen while I was driving, but come on 50k miles. I hope this isn't an issue among other 05 rx330 owners. Might have the tune of recall. I'm driving a lexus not a hugo.................. *Tr

My lexus rx330 broke down at the middle of a busy road only at 65k miles. The water pump had a leak, and as a result, there was no coolant and the engine was heating up to a level where I could have fire in the engine. I was not able to drive the vehicle and it had to be towed. Later I paid $1100+ to replace the water pump and timing belt. I contacted lexus hq regarding serious quality issues with their vehicle as the water pump and timing belt should last up to 90k miles. Lexus refused to help or even...

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...

I purchased a used 2005 rx 330 3 weeks ago (i also purchased what I was told was an extended road hazard coverage). I decided to take my daughter and granddaughter to disney world (a 200 mile trip this weekend. Just as we arrived in orlando my daughter said that she heard a pop (it was not loud as I did not even notice it)and we noticed steam coming from the engine. The suv was towed into lexus of orlando and although on vacation I was left without a car and still have none. To make matters worse, I was called by...