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.
Lexus ES330 stalling problems
11 of the 380 owner complaints about the Lexus ES330 describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2004 model year.
- owner complaints
- 11
- worst model year
- 2004
- typical mileage
- 28,650
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20063
- 20054
- 20044
Often reported together
Hesitation 4Sudden acceleration 3Jerking 3Loss of power 1Knocking 1No deployment 1
What owners say
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
I have noticed a problem with my lexus car since I purchased about 5 years ago. I could never reproduce the problem hence did not report to the dealer. Last weekend I came to know via newspapers and tv that some of the lexus cars are having a problem related to engine stalling. My problem was exactly the same with the lexus and I have notice more than 35/40 times but could not reproduce when I wanted. I felt at times that the engine stalling may be due to impurities in the gas but was not quite sure about it. I strongly feel that eventhough lexus has not recalled my model, I have noticed engine stalling (while in motion) numerous times. At times, I have felt the condition to be unsafe. I have noticed engine stalling at lower speeds. If I remember correctly, I have not noticed such an occurrence while driving continuously at high speeds on highways.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. The contact stated when accelerating from a complete stop or attempting a left turn, the vehicle would hesitate or stall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.
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.
Transmission hesitates from a stopped position on my 2005 lexus es330 causing a feeling that the car may stall or lunge forward unexpectedly. I purchased the car a few months ago with 22,500 miles. I brought this problem to the dealer's attention and read about it online. Apparently, lexus provides a "flash" fix to the software. But, my local lexus service manager suggested not using the fix because, according to his personal experience, the fix can cause damage somehow to the car's computer that is irreparable. Apparently, the fix is not always a good fix. I was told the fix cannot be set back once it is been addressed. It is my understanding thousands of lexus dealers have been effected. Also, occasionally I feel like my car lunges forward suddenly and briefly for no apparent reason. Any guidance you can provide about these matters would be appreciated.
I was given a lexus 300 series loaner by highland park lexus in highland park illinois in 2006 while they serviced my lexus 430...while on hwy 41 in highland park illinois the vehicle stalled...I was unable to restart it for 15 minutes...it then restarted...the battery was fine...the issue was electronic.
Unintended acceleration with lexus vehicle. *nj the consumer stated he sent a report of the vehicle accident to the federal safety agency. The accident was due to unexpected acceleration. The consumer stated toyota is attributing most of the accidents to floor mat problems while avoiding further investigation into other possible causes. The consumers wife was driving the vehicle, when suddenly, the engine roared and the vehicle shot ahead, crashing over a low cement wall, knocking down a metal rail fence, coming to rest on top of the collapsed fence with her right front wheel partially submerged in a backyard pool. By then the engine had stalled. *jb updated 01/12/10 *bf the consumer also stated the air bag did not deploy. Updated 01/15/10.*jb updated 03/10/10 the consumer stated he owns a 1994 mercedes benz, in reviewing the mercedes benz owners manual, he came across a warning that stated never to use a portable phone in the car while the engine is running because that could cause a malfunction of the engine's electrical system, possibly causing an accident and personal injury. Apparently, mercedes knew something in 1994 that toyota does not or won't seriously consider. Updated 03/24/10 updated 003/30/10 *bf updated 04/14/10. *jb the consumer wanted to know which toyota vehicles are equipped with black boxes. Updated 04/15/10.*jb updated 05/10/10
Dt*: the contact stated while exiting the drive way the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. There was a crash with an oncoming vehicle before it stalled in the yard across the street. A police report was filed and there was property damage. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who repaired the damages to the body of the vehicle. The dealer has not been alerted.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004 through march 31, 2005, equipped with the 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe engine. The amount of adhesive agent applied between the outer ring and the torsional rubber damper (inner ring) in the crankshaft pulley may be inadequate. If the adhesive is insufficient, there is a possibility that the outer ring may become misaligned and it may not properly rotate with the inner ring, causing noise and/or illumination of the battery discharge indicator light.
- Risk
- In some cases, the belt for the power steering pump may become detached from the pulley which could result in a loss of power steering and a sudden increase in steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the crankshaft pulley to identify whether it was produced by the u.s. Supplier. If so, the dealer will replace the pulley with a new one at no charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during early january 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 11V539000 · Recall details
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Which Lexus ES330 years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2004 (4 complaints), 2005 (4 complaints) and 2006 (3 complaints).
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