2005 Lexus RX330 steering problems

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VSC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY. IN COLD WEATHER, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.”

“THE RX330 WAS SEEN AT THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AROUND 121,000 MILES FOR BRAKE PADS AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AND IT WOULD BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RACK/PINION TO A TUNE OF AROUND $2,000! THE SERVICE WAS DECLINED AND THE OWNER WAS INFORMED IT MIGHT BE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE STEERING COULD LOCK UP, MAKING IT MORE PROBABLE FOR AN ACCIDENT TO OCCUR. AT PRESENT, THE OWNER IS ADDING PS FLUID TO THE VEHICLE WHEN IT RUNS LOW AND HOPING FOR THE BEST. A FEW MECHANICS HAVE COMMENTED THIS MIGHT BE THE LESS EXPENSIVE OPTION. HOWEVER, WITH A BROKEN RACK/PINION, IT MAKES THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO RESALE. MECHANICS ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE AWARE OF THIS COSTLY MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE 2005 LEXUS. ONE MECHANIC COMMENTED THERE IS A WEAK SPOT IN THE R&P WHICH GIVES, CAUSING THIS PROBLEM.”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE WHILE BEING TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF ANNAPOLIS (121 FERGUSON ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409, (410)-266-3333) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,100.”

“THE KEY BROKE INTO THE IGNITION, DEALER REFUSED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR OT NEW KEY EVEN THOUGH I HADN'T HAD IT VERY LONG. THE STERING WHEEL LOCKS., THE TIRES SHAKE, CORDS ALL FALLING FROM UNDER THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL GOES IN AND OUT INCLUDING WINDOWS AND HEAT. MY SEAT BELTS LOCK ON ME . THIS CAR IS A MESS AND I HAVE TWO CHILDREN 11,5 AND A SENIOR FATHER THAT HAS ALZEIMERS THAT HAVE TO BE TRANSPORTED IN THIS LEMON FAILY. THE DEALERS WONMT HELP THEY MAKE PAYMENT AND REAPIR PROMISES AND NEVER KEEP THEM, I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING HARDSHIPS AND THEY USED IT AGAINST ME TO JUSTIFY NOT REPAIRING THE CAR. YET THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN EXISITENT SINCE DAY 1. 11/15/2016”

“OWNER TOOK CAR IN FOR ROUTINE 110,000 MILE SERVICE (TOLD IT WOULD BE ABOUT $150). NEXT DAY WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT POWER STEERING PUMP AND HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. HAD NOT NOTICED ANY SYMPTOMS PRIOR TO THIS, NO LEAKING NOTED BENEATH CAR OTHER THAN WATER FROM AC. DEALER SAID A LEAK WOULD BE FROM SAME PAN AS AC, BUT POWER STEERING FLUID WOULD BE OILY NOT WATERY. I EXPLAINED THAT I DID NOT HAVE ANY SIGN OF POWER STEERING LEAK. PARTS ($665.94) AND LABOR ($217) FOR PUMP = TOTAL ($882.94) PARTS ($528.99) AND LABOR ($294.50) FOR HIGH PRESSURE STEERING HOSE = TOTAL ($831.48) THIS COST WAS $1700 ON TOP OF MY 110.000 MAINTENANCE CHARGE. HAS THIS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OTHER OWNERS OF 2005 RX 330 ?”

“I AM EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY STEERING CONTROL AND POWERING STEERING LEAKING WHICH HAS CAUSED A UNIQUE NOISE ON SHARP TURNS AND WHILE DRIVING IN GENERAL. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT MY RACK AND PINIONS NEED TO BE REPLACED. MY 2005 RX 330 CURRENTLY HAS 131,000 MILES. IT'S VERY SAD TO READ PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS AND LEXUS STILL HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT LEXUS IS AWARE OF - WHAT THE HELL!”