2005 Lexus RX330 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 32 complaints for the 2005 Lexus RX330, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving at night, the consumer noticed that the headlights did not illuminate normal at low beam. Please provide further details. When driving in the hills the headlights only illuminate to 20 to 25 feet. The illuminated portion is very bright and the non-illuminated portion is pitch black.
Condensation in headlamp assembly causing headlight to blow. Headlamp assembly costs $1,900 ea. To replace. Lexus rx330. Vehicle has been off warranty for almost 2 mos. 62,700 miles on vehicle. Lexus customer satisfaction says they are not responsible for repair. Lexus dealership will give us a discount (few hundred dollars). Cannot drive vehicle with no headlights at night. Research shows a number of lexus rx330 headlamp problems.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Lexus RX330
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
Lighting problems in other years
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004