2005 Lexus RX330 lights problems

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Lights · 109,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact stated that the headlights seized without warning. The failure was persisent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire headlight assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Lights · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the headlight dimmer created poor visibility. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The dealer stated that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03/24/15*lj updated 9/18/2017

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Lights · 190,000 miles · OH

Passenger side headlight fixture leaks and low beam light stopped working.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Lights, Steering · 162,557 miles · SC

Leaking power steering rack assembly. Seems to be a very common problem with these rx330's. Advised I need a new rack & pinion assembly. Lexus needs a recall for this issue, too many complaints! Also told need to replace headlight ballist!

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Lights · 140,000 miles · MI

I will add my complaint to previous reporter. I have had to replace the headlamp 2 times due to water in the assembly of the headlamp. The right side headlight failed. There is moisture under the glass which shorted out the light. Online I have seen hundreds of complaints about this happening to the same model lexus. The repair for this headlight runs over $1,500. Lexus corporation refuses to take responsibility for an obvious design flaw. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Lights · 117,000 miles · VA

The right side headlight failed. There is moisture under the glass which shorted out the light. Online I have seen hundreds of complaints about this happening to the same model lexus. The repair for this headlight runs over $1,500. Lexus corporation refuses to take responsibility for an obvious design flaw.

Filed Nov 8, 2013 · Lights · 40,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact stated that there was condensation on the driver's side headlight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the headlight would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. ..updated 12-26-13

Filed Mar 25, 2012 · Lights · 630,000 miles · CA

Drivers side headlamp got water inside the housing causing the hid headlight to short out. Housing seems to be fully sealed.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Lights · CA

Water routinely collects inside of both headlights whenever I wash the car or when raining. Light failure due to water inside of the headlights is reported by many other rx330 owners on various internet forums. I'm very afraid that lights might fail when driving at night. This is a safety issue. Lexus refuses to recognize the problem and to issue a recall since so many cars are affected. Local dealer admitted that there is a widespread problem. Please help.

Filed Aug 22, 2011 · Lights · 80,000 miles · CA

Condensation buildup has formed from the interior of the driver/passenger headlights. This is due to a manufacturer design flaw of the headlight seal which allows water to penetrate the headlight housing. Water damage has caused the lowbeam lights to fail. Lexus has quoted over $1400 for replacements, and fails to acknowledge their design flaw. Impacted visibility while driving will lead to an accident.