2004 LEXUS RX330 Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Issues in the 2004 LEXUS RX330
3 visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac system 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 Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Complaints
IN HEAVY RAIN, WITH DEFOGGER TURNED ON TO KEEP WINDOWS CLEAR, IF THE CAR HITS A LARGE PUDDLE, THE AC SHUTS DOWN AND THE DEFROSTER STARTS BLOWING HOT, MOIST AIR. ALL WINDOWS FOG OVER IMMEDIATELY. NO WAY TO CONTINUE DRIVING. AC CAN ONLY BE RESTARTED BY TURNING IGNITION OFF THEN BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED ON LOCAL ROADS SEVERAL TIMES, THEN IN MID AUGUST 2007, IT HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE GRASS MEDIAN BY ROLLING DOWN THE DRIVERS WINDOW AND STICKING MY HEAD OUT INTO THE RAIN. AFTER TURNING IGNITION OFF AND ON, THE DEFROSTER WORKS AGAIN. LEXUS DEALER REPORTS THAT THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE IN CASE THE AC COMPRESSOR LOCKS UP. THEY REFUSE TO CORRECT THE SITUATION. I NO LONGER DRIVE THE CAR IN THE RAIN. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
TRANSMISSION HESITATION ON 2004 LEXUS RX330 NEARLY RESULTED IN HIGH SPEED ACCIDENT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ON JULY 14, 2007 WHILE MERGING FROM I-75 IN TAMPA ON RAMP INTO RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE LEXUS AT FIRST FAILED TO SLOW (TO MATCH SPEEDS) WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THEN WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO ACCELERATE AFTER THE MERGE (TRAFFIC FLOW WAS ERRATIC), IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS, AND WE HAD TO DRIVE OFF THE PAVEMENT TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION. WE HAVE REPORTED THE TRANSMISSION HESITATION PROBLEM TO LEXUS 5 OR MORE TIMES SO FAR, AND THEY SAY IT IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THIS SITUATION IS HAZARDOUS UNDER CERTAIN COMMON TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. THE JULY 14, 2007 INCIDENT WAS ONE OF SEVERAL WHERE WE NEARLY HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION DELAY. *TR UPDATED 01/09/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED IN HEAVY RAIN DEFOGGER TURNED TO KEEP...
VIBRATION WHEN AIR CONDITIONER ON. 2004 LEXUS RX330.*AK
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Unknown Or Other
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Air Bags
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Structure
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
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Structurebody
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Exterior Lighting
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Power Train
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Steering
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Suspension
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Electrical System
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Visibility
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Engine
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Equipment
3 complaints
Service Brakes
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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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
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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
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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