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Lexus RX330 Lighting problems by year
69 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus RX330's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
Lighting complaints by model year
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Latest RX330 lighting complaints
Power steering very stiff and difficult to steer vsc light on and air bags light goes on and off and unknown cause.
The red plastic housing that the taillight is in is melted, the lights are still working, but the red plastic around the bulb has melted on both the right and left rear brake lights
During night driving, the headlights randomly go off. I have to switch them off and then on again. In a few minutes I have to repeat. The bulbs are not blown because when I switch them on, both lamps come on. Having to constantly turn them off and on during driving. It seems to be getting worse. I work nights and this is getting to be a burden. Of course, I don't know what causes this to happen so I took it to get it repaired and they told me there was a recall for the head lights. Unfortunately, I don't have the recall number. I believe this is a safety risk because they go off randomly while I'm driving.
Headlight lowbeam failure due to excess water condensation inside light assembly. It is a manufacturing defect that lexus has kept secret throughout the years. Instead if issuing an expensive recall on all the years affected, they simply fixed as the cars came in with the problem. They know that it is cheaper for them to do so in that manner because most lexus owners garage their vehicles and wont have the failure untill it is too late. Their program to fix the problem ends within a 10 year period. Can you...
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investigate and force lexus to issue a recall on all cars affected regardless age or ownership. My lights failed during the rain at nightwhile going home. It really is a very important safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact stated that the headlights seized without warning. The failure was persisent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire headlight assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
Dashboard completely cracking all over. Front lights fogged over, cannot drive car at night time due to this due to safety hazard.
Lexus currently has a so called warranty enhancement notification -zlb headlamp replacemeents. They don't want to replace my headlights even though the do leak water during a rain storm. There are water streaks on the inside which hamper lighting output. It is dangerous. Why did they send me this if is was not important?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. While driving approximately 30 mph, the headlight dimmer created poor visibility. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The dealer stated that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03/24/15*lj updated 9/18/2017*cn
Passenger side headlight fixture leaks and low beam light stopped working. *Tr
My 2004 lexus rx330's exterior lights have always leaked. Front and back but the front is the worst. This now to the point that the headlights are so poor that I have been advised not to drive at night. Lexus will not correct this issue unless you pay them a whopping $400 + per unit! No thank you! I soon hope to purchase something not made by lexus! *Tr
My car has a problem with excess moisture and condensation in the headlight housing. It has continued to worsen for the past several years. Lexus refused to recognize this problem as its responsibility until december, 2013 when it issued a warranty enhancement to all lexus rx owners that had this problem. That notice indicated that parts were being manufactured and would be available by may, 2014. My car was inspected and was advised the repair would be made as soon as the parts were available. In early july I...
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contacted my dealer (cherry hill lexus) who referred me to lexus corporate. I was advised by lexus corporate that parts would be available to fix the problem by the end of july. Now, 8 months after the warranty enhancement was announced, parts are still not available to fix the problem. The dealer says contact lexus and lexus says contact the dealer; the run-a-round is getting a little old. The serious nature of this problem was recognized by a us federal judge in ho v. Toyota, the court said in the instant matter, the court finds that plaintiffs successfully showed that the alleged defect posed a genuine safety risk because a headlamp flickering or going out at night or in inclement weather could put the car's driver in danger. A reasonable consumer would consider this risk material because of the inherent risks of physical injury in the event of a headlamp-related accident, or the costs associated with continually repairing problematic headlamps. Lexuses enhanced warranty followed the issuance of the court's above opinion. My car has the same type of problem as discussed in the opinion. Any help you could provide in having this needed repair would be appreciated. *Tr
Leaking power steering rack assembly. Seems to be a very common problem with these rx330's. Advised I need a new rack & pinion assembly. Lexus needs a recall for this issue, too many complaints! Also told need to replace headlight ballist! *Tr
I will add my complaint to previous reporter. I have had to replace the headlamp 2 times due to water in the assembly of the headlamp. The right side headlight failed. There is moisture under the glass which shorted out the light. Online I have seen hundreds of complaints about this happening to the same model lexus. The repair for this headlight runs over $1,500. Lexus corporation refuses to take responsibility for an obvious design flaw. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
The right side headlight failed. There is moisture under the glass which shorted out the light. Online I have seen hundreds of complaints about this happening to the same model lexus. The repair for this headlight runs over $1,500. Lexus corporation refuses to take responsibility for an obvious design flaw. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact stated that there was condensation on the driver's side headlight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the headlight would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. ..Updated 12-26-13 *bf
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