2004 LEXUS RX330 Exterior Lighting Problems
12 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lighting Issues in the 2004 LEXUS RX330
12 exterior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 LEXUS RX330. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Exterior Lighting Complaints
THE RED PLASTIC HOUSING THAT THE TAILLIGHT IS IN IS MELTED, THE LIGHTS ARE STILL WORKING, BUT THE RED PLASTIC AROUND THE BULB HAS MELTED ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHTS
DASHBOARD COMPLETELY CRACKING ALL OVER. FRONT LIGHTS FOGGED OVER, CANNOT DRIVE CAR AT NIGHT TIME DUE TO THIS DUE TO SAFETY HAZARD.
LEXUS CURRENTLY HAS A SO CALLED WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICATION -ZLB HEADLAMP REPLACEMEENTS. THEY DON'T WANT TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHTS EVEN THOUGH THE DO LEAK WATER DURING A RAIN STORM. THERE ARE WATER STREAKS ON THE INSIDE WHICH HAMPER LIGHTING OUTPUT. IT IS DANGEROUS. WHY DID THEY SEND ME THIS IF IS WAS NOT IMPORTANT?
MY 2004 LEXUS RX330'S EXTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE ALWAYS LEAKED. FRONT AND BACK BUT THE FRONT IS THE WORST. THIS NOW TO THE POINT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SO POOR THAT I HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. LEXUS WILL NOT CORRECT THIS ISSUE UNLESS YOU PAY THEM A WHOPPING $400 + PER UNIT! NO THANK YOU! I SOON HOPE TO PURCHASE SOMETHING NOT MADE BY LEXUS! *TR
MY CAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH EXCESS MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. IT HAS CONTINUED TO WORSEN FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. LEXUS REFUSED TO RECOGNIZE THIS PROBLEM AS ITS RESPONSIBILITY UNTIL DECEMBER, 2013 WHEN IT ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT TO ALL LEXUS RX OWNERS THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. THAT NOTICE INDICATED THAT PARTS WERE BEING MANUFACTURED AND WOULD BE AVAILABLE BY MAY, 2014. MY CAR WAS INSPECTED AND WAS ADVISED THE REPAIR WOULD BE MADE AS SOON AS THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. IN EARLY JULY I CONTACTED MY DEALER (CHERRY HILL LEXUS) WHO REFERRED ME TO LEXUS CORPORATE. I WAS ADVISED BY LEXUS CORPORATE THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY THE END OF JULY. NOW, 8 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT WAS ANNOUNCED, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAYS CONTACT LEXUS AND LEXUS SAYS CONTACT THE DEALER;...
DEFECTS IN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CAUSED WATER FROM RAIN TO ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE LAMP, OVERTIME, THE WATER CAUSED THE HI-VOLTAGE UNIT TO SHORT OUT AND THE HEADLAMP IS IN-OPERATIVE (THIS IS FOR THE LOW BEAM HID LIGHTS). REPLACEMENT COST IS $1,800 PER LAMP ASSEMBLY (DEALERS QUOTE). THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE LOW BEAM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT. *JB
SEVERE CONDENSATION BUILD-UP IN PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. *TR
AFTER A RAIN STORM, MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND THE LIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON. THE LEXUS DEALER QUOTED ME PRICE OF $1566.23 TO REPLACE. I LEARNED OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST TOYOTA FOR FAILURE TO ADDRESS THIS WIDE SCALE PROBLEM. PLEASE INCLUDE MY COMPLAINT IN THIS MATTER. *TR
LIKE MANY OTHER PEOPLE, I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION ON MY LEXUS RX330. THE PASSENGER SEAT HEADLIGHT FOGS UP SO THAT IT IS VERY CLOUDY. THIS AFFECTS THE QUALITY OF THE LIGHT BEAM AT NIGHT AS IT MAKES THE LIGHT DIMMER. I'VE ASKED LEXUS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND THEY QUOTED ME CLOSE TO $2000 FOR SOMETHING THAT REALLY SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. I'VE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY A LAWSUIT GOING ON ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY. *TR
I PURCHASED A USED LEXUS 2004 RX 330 FROM A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND A 4 MONTHS AFTER I NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION IN THE DRIVERS FRONT HEADLIGHT1 MONTH LATER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE 1 HEADLIGHT WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND I DISCOVERED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED FROM LEXUS BUT NO RECALL. THIS IS CLEARLY A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND A SAFETY ISSUE, TOYOTA HAS YET TO FIX THEY WANT ME TO PAY $500 OUT OF A $1800 REPAIR! *TR
2004 LEXUS RX330 AWD SUV. MASSIVE WATER CONDENSATION IN THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. CAR MILAGE IS ABOUT 45K. *TR
HEAD LIGHTS WATER INGRESS, LIGHT FAILURE
Other 2004 LEXUS RX330 Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
54 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
30 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
23 complaints
Unknown Or Other
20 complaints
Air Bags
18 complaints
Structure
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
17 complaints
Structurebody
13 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
4 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint