2006 Lexus RX330 - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2006 Lexus RX330 has not been rated for safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) across various categories including front crash, side crash, rollover, and overall safety. However, it is equipped with standard electronic stability control, which can help prevent skidding and loss of control in emergency situations. Unfortunately, this model does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems to assist the driver in avoiding potential accidents.

Despite the lack of safety ratings, it is worth noting that there have been 91 complaints reported for this vehicle, indicating potential issues that owners have experienced. Additionally, there have been 2 recalls for the Lexus RX330, suggesting that there are specific safety-related concerns that have led to manufacturer-initiated recalls for this model.

In conclusion, while the presence of electronic stability control is a positive feature for the Lexus RX330, the absence of safety ratings and advanced warning systems, along with the number of complaints and recalls, suggests that potential buyers should conduct thorough research and consider these factors when assessing the overall safety of this vehicle.

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Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

91

Recall Count

2

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2006 Lexus RX330 4-DR w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2006 Lexus RX330 4-DR w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2006 Lexus RX330 4-DR w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2006 Lexus RX330 4-DR w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2006 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2006 Lexus RX330

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

Choose a component to see what complaints people have made about them.

Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked. the contact received a recall notice regarding the failure approximately two or three years ago. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the contact would be notified as soon as the part became available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the recall details were not provided. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2016-04-03
Complaint:
"cracked dashboard getting worse over airbag compartment"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2012-05-05
Complaint:
"i'm complaining about my dashboard. it's all cracked and i'm afraid the cracks are going to reach the airbag and it's going to pop out. i never seem so many cracks on such a luxury and expensive car. i used to have a ford explorer for 11 yrs and this never happen to it. i know so many people with lexus and toyotas the have this same problems. i think the company should fix it. very frustrated or fix it for cheap. i would of thought these company would use better materials. thank you concern driver *tr"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2011-07-11
Complaint:
"earlier this year i noticed cracks showing up around my ignition, those cracks have spread up to the top of the dash on the drivers side. now, there are cracks on the passenger side leading up to and around the airbag. just this week, i noticed the dash is starting to get tacky and dust is starting to stick to it. i am beginning to be concerned. about the safety as it appears the dash is deteriorating more and more as the days go by and am concerned for anyone riding with me. i understand lexus has been aware of this problem for quite sometime but have failed to correct the defective dashes. *tr"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2014-03-03
Complaint:
"the dashboard on my 2006 lexus rx330 has deteriorated over time. there are cracks in the dash, and soft spots that reflect sunlight as glare to the occupants of the car. my lexus dealership (lexus of tampa bay, fl) has so far been unable to help me with the dashboard defect. they told me toyota corporate won't acknowledge the defect, nor provide any relief, especially since my car is out of warranty. i should note my car is kept in a garage, and the dashboard is only exposed to the florida sun when i am driving (with the air conditioning on). *tr"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2014-04-08
Complaint:
"my dashboard on my 2006 lexus rx 330 is literally peeling off, it is cracked everywhere and in some spots the dashboard coating/cover is just not there,it has crumbled and fell off. *tr"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2009-11-05
Complaint:
"dashboard cracking and falling apart. for a $40,000 + car is is a disgrace and discourages me from ever buying a toyota vehicle again. lexus dealer said $2,500+ to replace. i should not have to pay for their incompetence and use of inferior materials. especially for a luxury car. the problem would be worse if not for the fact that the car is garaged. *js"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2009-07-07
Complaint:
"the whole entire dashboard has cracks in it they started very small but keep growing. *tr"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2014-06-03
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated that the dashboard exhibited several severe cracks, which were nearing the ignition area. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was not available."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2014-01-10
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated while driving 45 mph there was a noise that came from the wheel winch that held the spare tire. the wheel well broke, causing the tire to fall to the ground. the dealer was notified of the failure who stated the vehicle was no longer under warranty and provided no assistance. the manufacturer was also notified who stated there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 50,400."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2013-06-05

Recalls for the 2006 Lexus RX330

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. if the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm."
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED AND SUSTAINED VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Component(s) Involved: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL > ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Date of incident: 2011-02-24

LEXUS Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

LEXUS ranks 23 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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