2004 LEXUS RX330 Exterior Lighting Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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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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All Exterior Lighting Complaints

#11189791 |
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
#10811043 |
DASHBOARD COMPLETELY CRACKING ALL OVER. FRONT LIGHTS FOGGED OVER, CANNOT DRIVE CAR AT NIGHT TIME DUE TO THIS DUE TO SAFETY HAZARD.
#10781228 |
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?
#10627056 |
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
#10619540 |
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;...
#10538593 |
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
#10511031 |
SEVERE CONDENSATION BUILD-UP IN PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. *TR
#10456781 |
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
#10441378 |
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
#10395360 |
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
#10390496 |
2004 LEXUS RX330 AWD SUV. MASSIVE WATER CONDENSATION IN THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. CAR MILAGE IS ABOUT 45K. *TR
#10388188 |
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
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