2005 Lexus RX330 body problems

Filed Apr 28, 2021 · Body · 65,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact stated the dashboard was cracking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus rx330. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured near the passenger's side air bag housing. The dashboard fracture expanded throughout the dashboard and caused the front passenger's air bag outline to be visible. The manufacturer informed the contact that the dashboard replacement warranty had expired in 2018. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available. *bf carfax states that according to the VIN number, the vehicle is actually a 2005 lexus rx330 not a 2010.*as\

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Body · 120,000 miles · VA

Lexus had a recall to repair cracks rapidly developing in the dashboard. When the recall came out I was in the hospital having cancer surgery. The date for the recall had just passed. I called lexus and was told to bring the car to9 the dealer. The dealer found the problem and wrote of an estimate to summit from headquarters for coverage. Headquarters got back to me and said I was too late to have it fixed under the recall. This was after the dealer said they would. I wrote to the ceo of lexus USA and never even got the courtesy of a reply. Now the dashboard is cracking worse.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Body · FL

2005 lexus rx330. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle dashboard is very sticky, has cracks and needs to be replaced. Dealership informs consumer replacement dashboard still on back order.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Body · 91,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steel cable that secured the spare tire under the vehicle suddenly snapped and caused the tire to separate from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Body · 142,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact stated that water leaked onto the floorboard and flooded the vehicle. The failure caused mold to grow inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown air conditioner drain needed to be unclogged. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Body · 8,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact stated that the dashboard produced a sticky substance and fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 14, 2015 · Body, Engine · OH

My air vents constantly emit a white powdery substance that collects on the dashboard and within the vents. I have complained to the dealership with concerns of what I am inhaling into my lungs and was told that the calcium coating is coming off of a tube or wire and the calcium then gets blown out of the air vents into the passenger compartment. They also stated that the substance is not harmful if inhaled but I am not sure I believe that. The repair cost would be thousands of dollars because they have to remove my entire dashboard to reach the faulty part. Lexus stated they offered to pay 50% of repair/replacement costs and I do not feel that I should pay a penny as I have done nothing to cause the problem.

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Body · FL

Dashboard has been cracking to no fault of my own- I live in florida and it cracks due to heat and now the whole dashboard is cracking and pieces falling off.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Body · 55,000 miles · GA

1. I have always kept my car in a garage & only used products recommended & bought directly from lexus. Upon entering my vehicle my daughter noticed a large crack in the dash running from bottom side of glove compartment to top of dash. Pieces that fall off crumble to dust the second they're touched. My local dealership told me they've had hundreds of cars coming in w the same issue and it would be $1500 for the replacement and that didn't include labor! 2. My moon(sun) roof stopped working literally just one day wouldn't close all the way. I had to have the dealership cut the cable so they could close it so rain etc didn't leak into my vehicle. Again there was no reason for this! I was told again the part wad at least $1500 not including labor..... How coincidental it's the same price as replacing my dash. 3. When I purchased the vehicle from lexus I was given a "paint pen" for some light scratches that were from the previous owner (I bought the car with a little over 3000 miles on it in 2007)and I asked them to use it so I wouldn't have to worry if I applied it wrong. After the repair gentleman did a few spots I stopped him because you could see exactly where he had applied it, it was raised and the color was off. They said there was nothing they could do to fix it. Now these issues were not due to any accident or improper driving or having some inexperienced mechanic doing work. I have lexus taking care of my services etc and these problems are expensive and something I should not have had to deal with. I am flabbergasted that lexus/toyota will not stand behind their products and fix issues that hundreds of thousands of owners are having. I want lexus to correct this for myself and the other owners that are voicing their concerns. As it stands many of us will never buy another lexus again because of these issues.