2006 Lexus ES330 power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Lexus ES330 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When turning into a parking space on a private parking lot, the vehicle speed up and brakes did not stop it. The vehicle jumped a curb and continued until it hit two trees that stopped it. Damage was estimated at $9000. *tr”
filed Feb 20, 2015
“My son was driving his car on the highway for approx. 1hr and exited the highway to a side road. At the first light the car would start in 1st but not go into 2nd and after 2/3 secs it would lunge into gear. The same happens when putting the car into reverse. It shakes the whole car. After research…”
filed Mar 12, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to…
L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to…
L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2020
Power Train problems in other ES330 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 ES330 | 43 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus ES330
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.