Lexus RX330 headlights 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 Nov 11, 2015 · Airbags, Body · TX

My dashboard has been recalled and mine is split and keeps getting larger especially where the passenger airbag is located. Lexus told me in july 2015 that the "dashboards will be released at the end of this month." that did not happen. The response that I received as to whether my airbags were takata, lexus responded, "unfortunately we do not have data on the manufacturer....but can assure you that ...the airbags...are not under any recall at this time." I am suppose to feel good driving my car with that statement? They have always known every part in my car by VIN #. I am also driving around with the headlights' excessive moisture after they finally could replace those. Alluding me that I would be able to get the dashboard fixed at the end of july, I held off get that repaired until I could do all three. Now, I believe that the headlights' repair will be at my expense. When is the federal safety agency.dot.gov going to enforce the recalls? I & many others are driving death vehicles!!! Are my children going to have to sue both you & lexus for neglect? I, & numerous others, thought that we were paying you to protect us. When are you going to protect us instead of just recording our issues?

Filed Oct 10, 2015 · Lights · FL

Lexus currently has a so called warranty enhancement notification -zlb headlamp replacemeents. They don't want to replace my headlights even though the do leak water during a rain storm. There are water streaks on the inside which hamper lighting output. It is dangerous. Why did they send me this if is was not important?

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 Aug 21, 2014 · Lights · SC

My 2004 lexus rx330's exterior lights have always leaked. Front and back but the front is the worst. This now to the point that the headlights are so poor that I have been advised not to drive at night. Lexus will not correct this issue unless you pay them a whopping $400 + per unit! No thank you! I soon hope to purchase something not made by lexus!

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Electrical · SC

My electrical wiring has a huge issue. I am confident this has to be a hazard of some kind! A few years ago I started having issues locking/unlocking my car doors with the key fob. Only one or two doors would lock/unlock on command. After research I found this to be a possible actuator problem. Lexus estimated the cost to be $700/actuator (per door). Without having the actuators fixed just yet, a couple of days passed and I noticed my tail light went out. The next day a headlight went out. I visited our local advanced auto where they replaced my headlight and only 'wiggle' rear taillight resulting in it to work again. Upon leaving, I noticed that all of my door locks worked again! This bulb adjustment effected the other electrical items. Many months later, I have replaced a handful of bulbs and had to 'wiggle' too many bulbs to count. This exact issue has now subsided but I am still seeing other electrical issues throughout. Right now, my window motor grinds on past the window being closed and my sunroof will not work.

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Lights · 70,000 miles · NJ

My car has a problem with excess moisture and condensation in the headlight housing. It has continued to worsen for the past several years. Lexus refused to recognize this problem as its responsibility until december, 2013 when it issued a warranty enhancement to all lexus rx owners that had this problem. That notice indicated that parts were being manufactured and would be available by may, 2014. My car was inspected and was advised the repair would be made as soon as the parts were available. In early july I contacted my dealer (cherry hill lexus) who referred me to lexus corporate. I was advised by lexus corporate that parts would be available to fix the problem by the end of july. Now, 8 months after the warranty enhancement was announced, parts are still not available to fix the problem. The dealer says contact lexus and lexus says contact the dealer; the run-a-round is getting a little old. The serious nature of this problem was recognized by a us federal judge in ho v. Toyota, the court said in the instant matter, the court finds that plaintiffs successfully showed that the alleged defect posed a genuine safety risk because a headlamp flickering or going out at night or in inclement weather could put the car's driver in danger. A reasonable consumer would consider this risk material because of the inherent risks of physical injury in the event of a headlamp-related accident, or the costs associated with continually repairing problematic headlamps. Lexuses enhanced warranty followed the issuance of the court's above opinion. My car has the same type of problem as discussed in the opinion. Any help you could provide in having this needed repair would be appreciated.

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).