7.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,950 miles

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problem #3

Dec 032011

RX 330 6-cyl

  • miles
My 6 year old Lexus window molding flew off on both quarter size back windows in the last month. This is a hazard as it went flying off in the highway, one day and not even a month later, the other one flew off and almost hit a pedestrian. They said I will need to replace the entire window for the molding. This sounds like the window could possibly fly off as well if the molding isn't something you can just clip back on. There are several websites of this complaint, but Lexus is not willing to do anything. I have a message from Lexus headquarters stating since out of warranty they will not replace. I feel this is very dangerous and cheap of Lexus. Below are the websites of complaints on this matter: www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/478653-rear-quarter-window-exterior-molding-fell-off-RX330.html www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/478653-rear-quarter-window-exterior-molding-fell-off-RX330-9.html boardreader.com/thread/rear_quarter_window_exterior_molding_fel_qkffxa9bx.html us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64391 [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #2

Feb 122011

RX 330

  • miles
2005 Lexus RX330 while I am driving on freeway a driver rear quarter window's molding felt out off. I contacted Lexus headquarter rise an issue, I do reseach online forums to find down alot of same problems. I talked to Lexus headquarter personnel I think its a manufacture defective, but they denied that. Since my car out of warranty Lexus just pay half of replacement cost. I think it unfair should be replaced by Lexus Corp cost.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 062007

RX 330 6-cyl

  • 17,850 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX330. While parked, the sunlight was shining on the passenger side mirror and the contact noticed a black glare on the mirror. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technicians could not see the glare. The contact stated after sometime the black glare became more noticeable and changed from black to yellow. The contact stated she was unable to see anything in the mirror. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time where the technicians stated the mirror needed to be replaced but it would not be covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 17,850. Updated 03/06/12 updated 03/07/12

- Carolina , PR, USA