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Also, read that warped rotors were with 04 330, didn't know this was an issue with 05. Dealer has replaced rotors and brakes.
I previously had an 02 RX300 that had a leaking main seal and other problems and decided to get something new before something really bad happened. (it was out of warranty). When I did all my research, I concluded that the 05 RX330, even with its alleged "flaws", was still the best choice for me. I thought I could find something "better" but they all have problems. When I bought the 05, I consulted this forum so I knew what I could potentially encounter. I have never had many of the issues listed here. I love my RX330 and would not trade it for anything. The squeaky seat was something that I was not expecting, therefore the reason for my post. Enjoy your new ride!
Anyone have good things to say about the RX that I should go for the RX? Many thanks in advance!!
Thanks for your words of encouragement. You're right, all cars have their problems. I really thought I had made the right decision. However, after reading some of the problems posted on Edmunds I had some second thoughts. I'll sleep better tonight. Thanks again.
IQU
P.S. We take delivery in two weeks
Like u said "(one who owned a honda, the other an acura) who both had their pistons break down shortly after 3yrs.
The piston break down is VERY VERY VERY serious problem!
I still waiting my RX330
(2004/rx330) just start having condense inside the driver's side headlight while driving under the rain. My close-up visual inspection the headlight, there is no crack or stone chip on the headlight. Already contact dealer about this problem. This model year seem to have more problem than the rx300, The tranmission, the daskboard rattle and now the water condense headlight.
You made my day!!
Two mechanics drove the car and told me everything is fine, but there is definitely something changed. Please help with your experience
Regards,
:confuse:
Problem so far for this rx330: Tranmission (up shift); Daskboard rattle; Winsheld crack (faulty design); Headlight condense; and Rear rattle noise. Don't know what will be next...
I have exactly the same problem with my Bluetooth phone. Did you find a solution to the problem?
Not sure anyone on the fourm has the same problem.
Cheers
After reading this forum for a year, let me begin by saying I love my 04 RX330! If anyone is considering an RX, GO FOR IT!
I've seen some posts about a center console noise. I am getting a random "knocking noise" from the console under my shifter. It almost sounds as if I had something in the little storage bin on the floor hitting the side of the compartment ... but it's empty. Is this the noise that's been referred to?. I've mentioned it to my service advisor but they say they have not had any complaints of this type. I will be taking it in to get it checked but if this is something under a TSB I'd like to mention it to them.
Thanks a bunch!
Nancy
Thanks
you mentioned that your dealer said there's an update for the rubber arround the door. Do you have any more info? Or can you post the name of the dealer? I have all the noises: wind, road and engine in my '04 rx and reducing any one of them would be helpfull.
Also, a tsib on the wind noise was mentioned on this forum a while back but I haven't seen anything recently, or in the "search" function here that sheds more light on the matter. Anyone know more about it?
Thanks in advance,
Katherine
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Katherine
The letter advised me to make an appointment with any Lexus dealer to have the DataDots installed before Dec. 31, 2006, Free-of Charge on a one-time basis. I had already asked for the DataDots because my car was in for more work on rattles. I got the letter on my way to pick it up.
For those of you who don't know, Lexus fills your tank with gas whenever they recall your car. Mine was recalled for the brake relay sensor (or something like that) and I took it in just after filling the tank - I didn't know! And now I put $36.00 of gas in the tank before I took it in for more rattle service and asked for the DataDots. Then I got the letter! The dealer said "We filled your tank."
I'm impressed that Lexus is handling DataDots like a recall. I live in the Boston area. My service guy owns an RX and lives in a suburb. He won't bring his RX into the city. He says the repairs run $6 -$7k when thieves bend the bumper and the fenders getting to the headlights.
Katherine
"The cause is because of the rear hatch door needed to be modified"
"Took out rear hatch door and panels and took down the head liner and modified the rear door holes and then reinstalled.Road tested and rechecked for the rattle. OK now."
Again this is the RX 330 with the air-suspension system it is a Japan build, I am wondering if any of you have had a similar problem. As for the rattling noise yes I have been to the dealer several times for that stuff too---Oh well so much for the pursuit of perfection---Thank you Lexus!!!!
So they changed it to:
The Passionate Pursuit of Perfection.