2004 Lexus Es330 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (9) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Electrical System (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling 2011-11-09 · campaign 11V539000 · 420,326 vehicles
Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE ENGINE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIEN
Risk: IN SOME CASES, THE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PULLEY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND A SUDDEN INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO IDENTIFY WHETHER IT WAS PRODUCED BY THE U.S. SUPPLIER. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING EARLY JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Service bulletins (76)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0022-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0021-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film withi
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0020-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. this type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0022-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Showing the 6 most recent of 76 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-05-25 · Electrical System“every window has stopped working.the first one stopped going up d own ten years ago now they have all stopped.…”
2019-01-29 · Air Bags · 158,000 mi“air bag light came on when idle and won't go off. code b1787. never in an accident. unplugged and re-plugged all connections; disconnected battery for 15 minutes but did not reset light. dealer checked and could not reset system. no air bag protection now. fix requires new seat with sensors est $4500. can't afford to fix.…”
2018-06-30 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger“b1650 code - occupancy classification system code displays. never been in accident and will not go away. appeared at start up overnight.…”
2018-04-08 · Air Bags · 195,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was in 3 accidents and my air bags did not deployed. 1 accident i was hit in the back, i was not moving when the car hit me from behind (on the fwy), he must of been driving at a speed of 45 mph. i t-boned a car going at a speed of approx. 35 mph.…”
2018-01-06 · Air Bags“airbag has partially opened and i am afraid it will explode at any given moment.…”
2017-11-16 · Unknown Or Other · 166,000 mi · 💥 crash“cruise control doing 5-10mph with the cruise control on the car surged foward and even braking i hit the car in front of me…”
2017-01-04 · Suspension · 49,000 mi“i continually have to replace the disc brakes on this vehicle. the pads don't wear down very much, but the brake pedal gets low and spongy. this is after normal driving. *tr…”
2016-12-21 · Engine · 175,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es330. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was previously inspected per nhtsa campaign number: 11v539000 (engine and engine cooling), but the repair was never performed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft pulley fract…”
2016-11-07 · Air Bags · 45,000 mi“no one has notified me of the recall of my toyota lexus 2004 model 330 to let us know if we need the airbags replaced.…”
2016-04-25 · Electrical System · 154,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus es330. while driving 35 mph, the air bag light illuminated, and the cruise control, fuel gauge, and horn failed to function. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire electrical housing system of the front passenger seat failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacture…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.