2005 Lexus RX330 Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026

22Exterior Lighting complaints

13.3%Of all 165 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

STEERING29 · 17.6%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING22 · 13.3%

STRUCTURE19 · 11.5%

Unspecified / other15 · 9.1%

AIR BAGS14 · 8.5%

Share of the 165 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Lexus RX330 overview page.

What owners report

“PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FIXTURE LEAKS AND LOW BEAM LIGHT STOPPED WORKING.”NHTSA complaint 10631520 — filed 09/08/2014

“LEAKING POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE RX330'S. ADVISED I NEED A NEW RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY. LEXUS…”NHTSA complaint 10616154 — filed 07/24/2014

“I WILL ADD MY COMPLAINT TO PREVIOUS REPORTER. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP 2 TIMES DUE TO WATER IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 10597502 — filed 06/10/2014

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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Lexus RX330 have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Lexus RX330: 22 of 165 complaints on file (13.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Lexus RX330 have in total?

165 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.