2005 Lexus RX330 power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Lexus RX330 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car was parked and a fire broke out underneath the car. Fire department put it out and said there was leakage, but they didn't know what caused it. I had car towed to lexus dealer in lexington ky.”
filed Jul 28, 2018
“One can shift the vehicle into different gears, I.e. Reverse, neutral, drive, without starting the vehicle itself. One can turn off the vehicle while the vehicle is in gear, I.e. Reverse, neutral, drive. Has happened several times before the listed date.”
filed May 1, 2018
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 RX330 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 RX330 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 RX330 | 69 | 24% |
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.