Problems with 2005 Lexus RX 330 STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. while driving approximately 25 mph, the steel cable that secured the spare tire under the vehicle suddenly snapped and caused the tire to separate from the vehicle. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 91,000.

2005 lexus rx330. consumer writes in regards to vehicle dashboard is very sticky, has cracks and needs to be replaced. dealership informs consumer replacement dashboard still on back order. *smd

While driving on the highway there was a startlingly loud noise from the back, upper left part of the car. after reaching our destination we realized the top molding on the quarter rear driver-side window had ripped off the car while driving at normal highway speeds. this appears to be a common design flaw, based on lexus chats. this should be a manufacturer covered defect even if the vehicle is no longer under warranty. this could be a serious danger if those hit someone or something. *tr

my dashboard began to show signs of cracking about a year ago. it started to crack around the radio/audio components and spread quickly like a spider web. lexus agreed to replace the dashboard at no charge, but not the labor costs. while replacing it, they advised me that the power steering rack and pinion had severe fluid leakage on right side, boot deteriorated. the cost of this repair was $1,856.00. there was also an issue with the left front cv axle inboard joint boot, an additional $412.00. in reading all the complaints on this website and on the internet, it appears that the dashboard and the rack and pinion are a common problems that lexus is aware of. a service representative also told me that the rx 350 has a significant problem with the rack and pinion, but lexus is not willing to do anything about it. i am hoping that this brings light to these issues and something is done about this. *tr

2005 rx330 dashboard started cracking over the passenger side air bag and air vent on passenger side...called dealer and didn't get anywhere. began looking up information on google on how to repair dashboards and found many complaints listed and that the dashboards were obviously defective, but lexus not correcting the problems. confronted dealer who sold the car and he then admitted that it is a known problem..i could either replace the dash for around $2000 or try to patch/repair it. called and some repair shops would not repair my dash because the damage was right where the airbag is on the passenger side and they wouldn't touch it. how can a luxury car manufacturer get away with defective dashboards? if the dashboard cracks more severely, will the airbag deploy? one repair company said that they have seen these dashboards crack so bad that they look like a spider web over the whole dash. is this safe to continue driving like this? *tr

Dash has hairline cracks near front passenger airbag and around ignition and gauges. i have had my dash covered for the past 5 years and also vehicle kept under a carport. many forums have customers complaining of the same issue. lexus refuses to do anything about it. i'm concerned if my vehicle was involved in an accident and the passenger airbag deployed the flying debris from dash could possibly put someone's eye out or cause facial injury. hopefully, this will be investigated and lexus will have to issue a recall to replace the dash due to the faulty material used to make the dash. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx-330. the contact was entering the vehicle and noticed that the dashboard began to crack and disintegrate. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with hydrolysis. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure progressed. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 84000.

Dashboard has been cracking to no fault of my own- i live in florida and it cracks due to heat and now the whole dashboard is cracking and pieces falling off. *js

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: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/478653-rear-quarter-window-exterior-molding-fell-off-rx330.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/478653-rear-quarter-window-exterior-molding-fell-off-rx330-9.html http://boardreader.com/thread/rear_quarter_window_exterior_molding_fel_qkffxa9bx.html http://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). *tr

1. i have always kept my car in a garage & only used products recommended & bought directly from lexus. upon entering my vehicle my daughter noticed a large crack in the dash running from bottom side of glove compartment to top of dash. pieces that fall off crumble to dust the second they're touched. my local dealership told me they've had hundreds of cars coming in w the same issue and it would be $1500 for the replacement and that didn't include labor! 2. my moon(sun) roof stopped working literally just one day wouldn't close all the way. i had to have the dealership cut the cable so they could close it so rain etc didn't leak into my vehicle. again there was no reason for this! i was told again the part wad at least $1500 not including labor..... how coincidental it's the same price as replacing my dash. 3. when i purchased the vehicle from lexus i was given a "paint pen" for some light scratches that were from the previous owner (i bought the car with a little over 3000 miles on it in 2007)and i asked them to use it so i wouldn't have to worry if i applied it wrong. after the repair gentleman did a few spots i stopped him because you could see exactly where he had applied it, it was raised and the color was off. they said there was nothing they could do to fix it. now these issues were not due to any accident or improper driving or having some inexperienced mechanic doing work. i have lexus taking care of my services etc and these problems are expensive and something i should not have had to deal with. i am flabbergasted that lexus/toyota will not stand behind their products and fix issues that hundreds of thousands of owners are having. i want lexus to correct this for myself and the other owners that are voicing their concerns. as it stands many of us will never buy another lexus again because of these issues.

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. *tr

Dashboard started cracking about one year after warranty. it started as a small hairline crack. its now everywhere. the air bags are in danger of popping out. here is a forum that explains this and shows pictures. its a major safety issue in most lexus vehicles http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-first-generation/603916-my-dashboard-is-cracking-9.html. *tr

The dashboard has been melting and cracking since june 2009. it has continued to deteriorate through the years to the point that its falling apart. *tr

My air vents constantly emit a white powdery substance that collects on the dashboard and within the vents. i have complained to the dealership with concerns of what i am inhaling into my lungs and was told that the calcium coating is coming off of a tube or wire and the calcium then gets blown out of the air vents into the passenger compartment. they also stated that the substance is not harmful if inhaled but i am not sure i believe that. the repair cost would be thousands of dollars because they have to remove my entire dashboard to reach the faulty part. lexus stated they offered to pay 50% of repair/replacement costs and i do not feel that i should pay a penny as i have done nothing to cause the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. the contact stated that the dashboard produced a sticky substance and fractured. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 8,000. the vin was not available.