Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Lexus RX330
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Lexus RX330 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 287 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V539000 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V112000 FLOOR CARPET COVER AND RETENTION CLIPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V253000 CARPET INTERFERENCE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V023000 REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE/FMVSS-210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V558000 TOYOTA/STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 69 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58 complaints
- Structure 34 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 34 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 22 complaints
- Air Bags 21 complaints
Of the 287 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 287 complaints, owners report 27 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Lexus RX330 has an average reliability rating due to mixed NHTSA data. With 287 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns, issues mainly revolve around the power train and brakes, though evidence is somewhat thin.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
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.
- Replace engine oil regularly
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Change brake fluid
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace air filters
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Slipping transmission
- Inconsistent acceleration
- Brake light warning
- Vibration during braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Lexus RX330 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.