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Lexus ES330 problems by year

Owners have filed 380 complaints about the Lexus ES330 since 2004, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 174 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
380
Recalls
2
Worst year
2004
Model years
2004-2010

Lexus ES330 years to avoid

No model year of the Lexus ES330 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Lexus ES330 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Lexus ES330 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2004200520062010

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Lexus ES330 problems

All model years combined.

  • Acceleration
    125
  • Transmission
    114
  • Airbags
    61
  • Brakes
    34
  • Engine
    29
  • Electrical
    16
  • Steering
    12
  • Fuel system
    11
  • Lights
    9
  • Visibility
    8
  • Body
    8
  • Seat belts
    6

Most reported problems on the Lexus ES330

Hesitation 92Sudden acceleration 49Jerking 38

Lexus ES330 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2010951Airbags00
20068664Acceleration32,000017
200575141Acceleration33,000234
200467174Transmission32,000235

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Lexus ES330

What years of the Lexus ES330 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Lexus ES330 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Lexus ES330?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Lexus ES330?

Acceleration, with 125 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (114) and airbags (61).

How many recalls does the Lexus ES330 have?

2 recalls between 2004 and 2010. The 2005 model year has the most, with 2.

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