1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
91,419 miles

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problem #4

Aug 312009

RX 330

  • 62,700 miles
Condensation in headlamp assembly causing headlight to blow. Headlamp assembly costs $1,900 ea. To replace. Lexus RX330. Vehicle has been off warranty for almost 2 mos. 62,700 miles on vehicle. Lexus customer satisfaction says they are not responsible for repair. Lexus dealership will give us a discount (few hundred dollars). Cannot drive vehicle with no headlights at night. Research shows a number of Lexus RX330 headlamp problems. Vehicle cannot be repaired by anyone other than Lexus as this is a computer assembly replacement. Rain heavy, condensation builds up inside assembly causing short and blowing out headlight.

- Wareham, MA, USA

problem #3

Mar 142009

RX 330

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX330. Massive amounts of condensation in the headlamps caused the computer to fail. The computer operates the headlights. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed about the tsb. They also volunteered to pay $1,000 towards the cost of the repair. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.

- Hewitt, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 012009

RX 330

  • 58,000 miles
Certified 2005 Lexus rx 330 has headlight condensation one week after I brought it home. Notified the dealer and they told me that its not covered under the certified warranty. I have the hid headlights that turn with you around corners, which will cost $1800 to replace! from what the dealer told me, they used to honor this defect but there were too many and it got too costly for them! a certified Lexus should not have defective headlights.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

problem #1

Jan 012009

RX 330

  • 25,000 miles
I have a 2005 Lexus RX330 in which when raining, headlight condensation occurs. I'm sure as the condensation worsens, the clear lens will start to yellow impairing visibility and ultimately hid lamp failure. Whenever it rains or I get a car wash it is most obvious and annoying. Lexus of bay ridge replaced only 1 light and now the other one is having the same problem.

- Woodside, NY, USA