Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Lexus ES330
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Lexus ES330 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 174 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V539000 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V595000 TOYOTA/SEATBELT BUCKLE STATUS SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 61 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 53 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
Of the 174 complaints on file, 35 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 174 complaints, owners report 22 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Lexus ES330 has an average reliability rating based on limited data. While there are two recalls addressing significant issues and 174 owner complaints, most concerns involve the power train and vehicle speed control. Overall, the vehicle has manageable reported issues and a reasonable repair expectation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Air filter replacement
- Battery check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed acceleration
- Transmission slipping
- Check engine light
- Unstable idle speeds
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Lexus ES330 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.