Lexus ES330 jerking problems

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 170,693 miles · FL

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 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.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · SC

Did not have a car accident, or experience any injuries or car damage, but this car, like numerous other cars of the same make, model, and year has some serious transmission/computer software issues at times. It hesitates and lurches often. I drove on the highway yesterday and the car acted up in the worst way ever.but it seems to me that with information on these same transmission issues plastered all over the internet, your organization would make toyota engineer a permanent fix for this problem, and recall and fix these cars.

Filed Jun 15, 2013 · Transmission · 98,083 miles · NC

I did not have a car accident, or experience any injuries or car damage, but this car, like numerous other cars of the same make, model, and year has some serious transmission/computer software issues at times. It hesitates and lurches often, especially in d4. I drove on the highway yesterday in d4, and the car acted up in the worst way ever. I later tried driving in d, and the car did better in town and on the highway, but it seems to me that with information on these same transmission issues plastered all over the internet, your organization would make toyota engineer a permanent fix for this problem, and recall and fix these cars. By the way, this car had the lexus software update for its transmission issues last summer, and I only use the highest octane gasoline. The car actually belongs to my elderly mother, which makes me very concerned about the possibility of her having an accident, or complete transmission failure leaving her stranded somewhere.

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · OR

Transmission jerking and hesitation. Problem increasing steadily for the past year. We are experiencing hesitation when merging into traffic and just when driving at speeds of 35-40 MPH. Updated 09/16/11

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 25 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es-330. The contact stated when shifting gears, the vehicle would abnormally jerk. When accelerating, the vehicle was hesitant to respond. In addition, the vehicle would intermittently lose power as if it were attempting to stall. The dealer advised they were aware of the failure in his year and model vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25 and the current mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/25/10 *bf the consumer also stated the vehicle stalled in traffic. Also, the vehicle would move forward on its own at times. Updated 10/27/10

Filed Jul 5, 2010 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · HI

I have a 2004 lexus es330 with accelerator problems. My initial problem was as I come to a stop light and it turns green, before I have to stop I would accelerate and there would be a hesitation where the engine feels like it is stalling. It would then accelerate with a thump. I took it in to the lexus dealer in hawaii (oahu) and they recognized it as a computer program problem that tells the car when to accelerate. I was told that they can "try" to fix it by changing the computer chip and resetting the memory in the computer. However, they said that it would either fix the problem or create other accelerator problems. They know that this problem exists. It fixed my initial problem but has caused other problems such as car now jerks upon accelerating while traveling 5-15 MPH. From a stop, my car sometimes hesitates and then accelerates when I step on the gas pedal. I know other lexus owners have complained as well as camry owners that have a v6 engine and the same transmission as the lexus es330. You can google it.

Filed May 7, 2010 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lexus es330. While driving at various speeds ranging from 0-10 miles per hour, the contact noticed that the transmission jerked, causing the vehicle to hesitate. The contact had not called the local dealer and the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 42,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · TN

I own a 2006 lexus es330. I purchased the car last year and about a month or two later I noticed while driving there seems to be a jerk or shift around 30 MPH. It shifts hard when I try to accelerate to keep up with other drivers or it seems the car wants to accelerate on it's own. I have taken this car in to the toyota dealership and was told nothing was wrong with the car on both occasions. Also, I have contacted the lexus dealership inquiring about other lexus owners with the same problem. I have talked to other lexus owners with the same model and there car does this as well. They also have taken the car in to the dealership to be told nothing was wrong. I was even told my a mechanic since I just bought the car maybe the car had to adjust to my driving. I have owned many cars and none have had to adjust to my driving. This is the first car I have had to have this problem. This is a major concern and I feel it should be looked into. I have googled this problem and noticed many more lexus es330 vehicle owners are having the same problem.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Acceleration · 53,000 miles · AL

2004 lexus es 330 acceleration is sticking/stalling and jerking when vehicle is driving and slowing down in traffic. Contacted lexus dealer and representative and they claim the car computer is constantly adjusting feel like jerking motions.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Acceleration · 13,000 miles · OH · crash

2005 lexus es330 with sudden acceleration. Consumer stated on two incidents her vehicle rapidly accelerated. In one incident there was an accident. *kb the consumer stated if felt as though the cruise control had activated and the vehicle suddenly lurched forward and took off from a parking lot, down a slope, into traffic and into an oncoming car. The dealership inspected the vehicle and the consumer was told nothing was wrong and that the floor mats had possibly been the cause of the acceleration.