Major Problems with 2005 Lexus ES 330 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Lexus ES 330

2005 Lexus ES 330 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2 Mileage: 13000 miles

2005 Lexus ES 330 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 50000 miles

2005 Lexus ES 330 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 104000 miles

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Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lexus ES 330 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i purchased a new lexus es330 and it has 3 problems: (i) bumpy ride at low and high speeds (ii)	30 ~ 40484 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after decelerating to a range of 5-15 mph and upon trying to accelerate the car exhibits a significant lag before...	21 ~ 20088 miles
AIR BAGS i was leaving a car wash (at a busy intersection in penfield ny) the "car wash" light turned green i...	10 ~ 103297 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the electrical system for the air conditioner shuts down and i can smell a burning coming through the vents the	6 ~ 30845 miles
POWER TRAIN consumer 2005 lexus es 330 transmission hesitates when coming to a stop at 3-4 mph. * ts the consumer noticed...	5 ~ 81734 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330.the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the vehicle failed to respond...	4 ~ 117150 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: caller says vehicle has several problems. brakes vibrated and she had to pump them. also rear suspension problems traction...	3 ~ 33554 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER transmission jerking and hesitation. problem increasing steadily for the past year. we are experiencing hesitation when merging into traffic and	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2005 lexus es 330 developed problems with the high intensity discharge headlamps. the low beam headlights do not provide adequate...	2 ~ 82500 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2005 lexus es330. hesitation & stumbling on acceleration. also transmission will not downshift. this is a well documented problem with...	2 ~ 10000 miles
TIRES 2005 lexus es 330's tire blewout. *kb the blowout occurred on the right rear tire. the driving conditions were good	2 ~ 11000 miles
SEAT BELTS as car in front of me slammed on brakes to avoid two teenagers running across in front of her i...	1 ~ 73874 miles
ENGINE the automobile seems accellerate just a little bit.when you are stepping on the gas it kind of jumps forward some	1
STRUCTURE the dashboard is cracking and looks to be expanding. this is happening on the passenger side airbag seam and it...	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine failure due to presence of oil sludge despite proper maintenance. *tr...	1 ~ 63224 miles
WHEELS nokian 215/55 r17 98v xl tires purchased jan. '09 for 2005 lexus es330 do not hold air. factory tires they...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus es330. when he attempted to start the vehicle and press the accelerator pedal it...	1 ~ 45000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my 2005 lexus es 330 caused the most horrible accident yesterday. i am lucky to be alive! i started my...	1 ~ 69000 miles
VISIBILITY 2005 lexus es 330 developed problems with the high intensity discharge headlamps. the low beam headlights do not provide adequate...	1 ~ 33000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i drove my mother in her 2005 lexus es330 from orlando to jensen beach fl for a weekend visit with...	1 ~ 7000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2005 lexus es 330 developed problems with the high density discharge headlamps.*mr the headlights did not provide adequate illumination especially	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: caller says vehicle has several problems. brakes vibrated and she had to pump them. also rear suspension problems traction...	1 ~ 1000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION dt: caller says vehicle has several problems. brakes vibrated and she had to pump them. also rear suspension problems traction...	1 ~ 1000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: caller says vehicle has several problems. brakes vibrated and she had to pump them. also rear suspension problems traction...	1 ~ 1000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING dt: caller says vehicle has several problems. brakes vibrated and she had to pump them. also rear suspension problems traction...	1 ~ 1000 miles
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus es300. while driving any rate speed the vehicle would pull to the right. the...	1 ~ 300 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN there is a problem with hesitation with my 2005 lexus es 330. when the accelerator is depressed in certain situations...	1 ~ 200 miles

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