Overview & Reviews

The RX 330 is a fully redesigned replacement for the top-selling RX 300.

• Well-appointed interior, smooth ride, loaded with high-tech features.

• Can get expensive with options, less powerful than some of its competitors.

User Reviews:

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  A Disappointing RX 330 - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By Paul in Dallas - October 19 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle as some unusual annoyances for such a luxury brand as Lexus. 1. the central console area very strange. I cannot even find a good place to put my cell phone. 2. The brake pedal makes this bouncing sound, if you release it too quickly. 3. the sun visor is not tight enough when it is dropped down on the driver side window. It would swing over and hit my head sometimes. 4. The biggest annoyance so far is the moonroof. It will make a constant low volume squeaking/twisting noise while the vehicle is moving. The only way muffle the noise is to shut the moonroof interior panel.

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  Could be Better - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By Dan from NY - October 18 - 3:06 am

  This is a reliable, quiet vehicle that get fairly good mpg for an suv, but it is not a drivers car. Driver ergonomics and handling characteristics are disappointing. The drivers seat is not deep enough and does not have good thigh support; the pedals could be more vertical - I get tired after extended driving. The steering is too light and is easily influenced by every undulation on the road. The transmission refuses to downshift, especially when youre at 2200-2400 rpm and need to pass or merge. The engine revs up, but the tranny refuses to kick in - Ive had to manually downshift to 3rd gear many times - wost tranny Ive had. The verdict: I think Lexus designed this for my wife.

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  I had a better transmission on my Yugo - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By Rondell - June 12 - 2:00 am

  A fine SUV except for the tranny. Its horrible. Ive had 3 other Lexus autos and every other tranny was smooth, but this one jerks and hesitates at 2nd and 4th gear. I threw away 46 grand.

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  Transmission Problems - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By HAl K - April 20 - 10:00 am

  For those who have not checked into this car throughly, I suggest googling: "ES330 hesitation." Mine hesistates badly at both low and high speeds, which the dealer says is "normal." I would not recommend anyone buy a 2004 ES or RX330 until Lexus stops stonewalling and addresses the problem.

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  Good value, great vehicle, - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By British Baron - January 24 - 10:00 am

  So sooth a ride that got a ticket from ayoung cop said we were going 81 in 55 zone. Not another car in sight on a brand new stretch of 4 lane divided highway.

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  CLUNK NOISE FOR 6 MONTHS - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By R. A. Berlin - January 24 - 10:00 am

  For the 1st 6 months, I kept hearing a clunking noise when slowing or stopping. The dealer heard the noise but did not have the equipment to repair. Passengers could hear the noise also. Finally Lexus sent the equipment to finally repair. This was very dissapointing for a $40,000 car. It was NOT the dealers fault. FACTORY was at fault.

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  Pretty good, but expect more from Lexus - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By BryanW - January 15 - 12:03 am

  After reading so much about Lexus reliability and dealer service, Im underwhelmed. Its not bad, but its not great, certainly not a rating of "5" that every dealership employee begs that you give them. Our car had been good - good power, good comfort, decent reliability. The suspension in tuned too soft for my taste, and the FWD is not ideal. In the 33k miles weve had the car, weve had several items break. This includes the HID headlights, Brake master cylinder (took 3 trys to get this one fixed), auto climate control still does not work right, rear power liftgate problems, and driver sun visor. Stock Goodyears wear out in 20k miles.

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  Sunglasses Mandatory! - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By OskiGuy - January 11 - 10:00 am

  Was very much impressed with the overall product. Roominess in front and rear was exceptional. Ride totally Lexus. Acceleration and "punch" OK. Quiet like a Lexus should be. Exterior design is appealing and has an "edge" (good one).

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  Love my 04 RX - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By John THW - October 27 - 12:30 am

  Terrific vehicle! Wished I had the voice recognition and BlueTooth which are now standard for the 05, but I got a great price for my 04 so I cant complain. The ergonomics can be better- specifically the radio display and certain controls. NAV is very good, but wish I could combine the best features from Acura and Lexus! Sound system is good (standard), but not as good as our other car (Acura TSX). Power is more than adequate, but wish it got better gas mileage-dont even think that youll get close to 26 hwy, but I love the fact that premium gas is not necessary.

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  Bad Model - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By megan - October 2 - 10:40 am

  Bought the 2004 Lexus because I drove the RX 300 and loved it. Yet this car has disappointed. The transmission lags horribly! Going from a stop, you press on the gas with no response and then a huge lurch forward. We took it into the dealer and explained the problem and they insisted nothing was wrong and it was "how they all run". Only to talk to them 4 years later and they admit that this car was underpowered. However, the styling, space, and comfort was exceptional.