Lexus RX330 years to avoid
More than twice the RX330's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lexus RX330 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Lexus RX330 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lexus RX330 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission90
- Body83
- Brakes79
- Lights63
- Acceleration60
- Steering46
- Engine41
- Airbags40
- Visibility27
- Electrical17
- Suspension9
- Tires7
Most reported problems on the Lexus RX330
Headlights 59Hesitation 41Brake failure 26Sudden acceleration 25Jerking 19
Lexus RX330 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2009 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | 95 | 5 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 75 | 67 | Body | 66,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 41 | 165 | Body | 80,000 | 3 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 18 | 287 | Transmission | 41,000 | 5 | 37 | Avoid |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Lexus RX330
What years of the Lexus RX330 should you avoid?
2004 and 2005. Each has more than twice the Lexus RX330's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 287, mostly about transmission and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Lexus RX330?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Lexus RX330?
Transmission, with 90 complaints across all years, followed by body (83) and brakes (79).
How many recalls does the Lexus RX330 have?
5 recalls between 2004 and 2011. The 2004 model year has the most, with 5.
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