2004 Lexus Es 330 Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Lexus Es 330.
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Complaints
188
Crashes
38
Fires
5
Injuries
26
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Lexus Es 330 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#148 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:13,368 mi
#234 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:35,280 mi
Crash-related:15
#313 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Avg mileage:7,754 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Lexus Es 330.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 48 | — | — | 13,368 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 34 | 15 | — | 35,280 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 13 | 4 | — | 7,754 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 2 | — | 105,747 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 3 | 1 | 38,720 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | 42,011 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | 1 | — | 6,903 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 6 | — | — | 2,876 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
48
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,368
Unintended Acceleration
34
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,280
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,754
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,747
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
38,720
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,011
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,903
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,876
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Lexus Es 330 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Lexus Es 330 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Lexus Es 330 has 188 NHTSA complaints, 38 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 48 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Lexus Es 330?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (48 complaints, avg 13,368 mi); Unintended Acceleration (34 complaints, avg 35,280 mi); Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal (13 complaints, avg 7,754 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Lexus Es 330?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 28,906 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Lexus Es 330?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Lexus Es 330 include 38 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 26 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Lexus Es 330 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Lexus Es 330 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Lexus Es 330?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Es 330 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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