2004 Lexus RX330 visibility problems

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Visibility · 130,396 miles · VA

I was on my way to work when there was a loud boom and my sun roof exploded - glass went everywhere. I am lucky that I was not in an accident. It turns out the sun roof exploded. It was not a hot day some clouds and there was no rocks or debris in the roof. It turns out that lexus an other manufactures know of this problem but little is being done about it. The glass is being made a lot cheaper and thinner these days to cut cost. I have a 2004 lexus rx 330 SUV. This should be covered by the manufacture and a recall needs to be made as it is a know issue before people get killed.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Visibility · AZ

I own 2 lexus 2004 rx330. Both of cars have the passenger mirror change color (change to darker color). One happen about 3 year ago. One happen about a year ago.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 87,000 miles · CA

My steering started getting stiff and making a grinding sound without warning. It would then disappear after driving for about 5 minutes. I noticed this seems to be a common problem with the vehicle at the 90,000 mark. I bought a lexus because I thought the vehicle would be solid but it seems like everything is starting to go. I had to replace the sunroof, air conditioning pump, radiator and transmission after hitting 80,000. I don't want to put any more $$$ into the car at this point because it doesn't seem worth. One problem after the next.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Airbags, Body · FL

The vehicle dashboard has experienced abnormal cracking and decomposition throughout. It started with hairline cracks which spread all through the dash. Since the dash started to turn sticky/gummy, pieces of the dash started falling off near the ends (e.g. Where the dash meets the glove compartment). Of concern is airbag deployment in case of an accident. For example, since the dash has been compromised and has cracks, would the airbag deployment cause the dash to splinter and shoot pieces at the car's occupants? Would the stickiness of the dash cause the airbag deployment to fail since it can stick to the dash due to it's newly acquired adhesive properties? Visibility concerns arise due to the reflections of the dash on the windshield. Since the dash can no longer be kept clean because everything sticks to it, bothersome reflections are cast on the windshield during certain lighting conditions. The local lexus dealership and lexus corporate was notified and they inspected the vehicle. They said the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty and since my vehicle had not been serviced at the dealership, they would not pay to replace the dash; they did offer a 25% discount for the cost of the parts. From my research, it appears faulty materials may have been used by toyota/lexus for a period of some years as there are many reports of this same condition happening to other owners. Since there are safety concerns involved, I believe lexus should be responsible and replace the faulty dashboards.

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Body, Visibility · 104,800 miles · CA

I was driving southbound on the 405 in los angeles. I was beginning to change lanes and was looking into my driver's side rear view mirror when I observed the molding come off of the left rear quarter panel window and strike the hood and windshield of the car behind me. It occurred to me how dangerous this could have been if a motorcyclist had been following me. It could have easily hit him or her directly in the face. In researching the internet for a price on the molding, I have since learned a large number of rx330 owners have had this issue. Additionally, I have learned that lexus does not sell the molding separately. Instead, they sell the entire window assembly, and I have seen postings of some owners paying as much as $400.00 to have a dealer replace the window. This item should not be regularly launching itself off of these vehicles endangering others on the roadway. Lexus should be retrofitting these vehicles with improved mounting for this molding instead of charging owners for the company's mistake. With the number of these vehicles on the road, it seems it is only a matter of time before someone following one of these vehicles is injured or worse.

Filed May 9, 2012 · Visibility · 77,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 rx330 lexus. The contact stated that the passenger side rearview mirror exploded from the casing. In addition, an unknown liquid leaked from the mirror after the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vehicle had to have struck something in order to cause the failure. The contact then took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was advised that it appeared as if the mirror exploded independently, which was hanging from the vehicle by several wires. The failure and the current mileage was 77,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2011 · Lights, Visibility · MD

Like many other people, I am complaining about the headlight condensation on my lexus rx330. The passenger seat headlight fogs up so that it is very cloudy. This affects the quality of the light beam at night as it makes the light dimmer. I've asked lexus to fix this problem and they quoted me close to $2000 for something that really should be a safety recall. I am not the only person experiencing this problem. I've done some research and found that there is currently a lawsuit going on about this problem. This problem needs to be fixed immediately.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Body, Visibility · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lexus rx330. While driving 15 MPH he noticed that both side view mirrors were loose and whenever he drove over a bump in the road the mirrors trajectory changed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that both side mirrors needed to be replaced. The repair cost was over $1,000. The failure had been on going since september of 2005. He called the manufacturer multiple times and they were unable to answer him regarding the failure. He also stated that the roof rack was corroding. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2010 · Visibility · 106,000 miles · IL

Auto dimming side mirrors fail causing the mirror to show double headlights. This makes the mirror extremely difficult to use. Seeing 4 headlights instead of two causes the driver to spend excessive time looking into the mirror to determine if it is safe to change lanes. Research on car forums indicates the failure of these autodimming mirrors is the result of heated side mirrors. Excessive heat causes the gel in between the glass to leak, causing the double head light effect.

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Visibility · 48,000 miles · FL

In heavy rain, with defogger turned on to keep windows clear, if the car hits a large puddle, the AC shuts down and the defroster starts blowing hot, moist air. All windows fog over immediately. No way to continue driving. Ac can only be restarted by turning ignition off then back on. This happened on local roads several times, then in mid august 2007, it happened on the interstate at approximately 70 MPH. I had to pull over to the grass median by rolling down the drivers window and sticking my head out into the rain. After turning ignition off and on, the defroster works again. Lexus dealer reports that this is normal operation designed to protect the engine in case the AC compressor locks up. They refuse to correct the situation. I no longer drive the car in the rain. This is an extreme safety hazard.