2005 Lexus RX330 exterior lighting problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Lexus RX330 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 21, 2016
“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…”
filed Jan 15, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other RX330 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 RX330 | 9 | 13% |
| 2004 RX330 | 22 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Lexus RX330
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.