Does the 2005 Lexus RX330 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Lexus RX330, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 78,950 miles.

Which Lexus RX330 year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Lexus RX330 has the most transmission complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Lexus RX330?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Lexus RX330 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Lexus RX330 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Lexus RX330, 11% of all 165 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 5 RX330 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 78,950 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 11% of 165
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 78,950 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Lexus RX330 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 3, 2005, latest Jul 28, 2018.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2005 to Jul 2018; peak Jun 2005 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Lexus RX330

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by RX330 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200518 (11%)
20063 (4%)
20070 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20110 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Lexus RX330 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Lexus RX330, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 78,950 miles.
Which Lexus RX330 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Lexus RX330 has the most transmission complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Lexus RX330?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Lexus RX330 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.