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2006 Lexus RX330
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 67
- Received Jun 2006 to Jul 2019
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Headlights dim or fail at night9 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Dashboard cracks near passenger airbag7 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking6 complaints · 9.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #11V112000Toyota 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 person injured, 0 deaths.
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Showing all 9 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
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Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 67 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 9 | 13% | – | |
| Dashboard cracks near passenger airbag | 7 | 10% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 9.0% | – | NHTSA recall #11V112000 |
| Dashboard melts, becomes sticky and glares | 4 | 6.0% | – | |
| Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion | 4 | 6.0% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 4.5% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 4.5% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 3 | 4.5% | – | |
| Cruise control fails to disengage | 3 | 4.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #11V112000February 24, 2011769,379 vehicles affected
vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
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.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Lexus RX330.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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