My dashboard began to show signs of cracking about a year ago. It started to crack around the radio/audio components and spread quickly like a spider web. Lexus agreed to replace the dashboard at no charge, but not the labor costs. While replacing it, they advised me that the power steering rack and pinion had severe fluid leakage on right side, boot deteriorated. The cost of this repair was $1,856. There was also an issue with the left front cv axle inboard joint boot, an additional $412. In reading all the complaints on this website and on the internet, it appears that the dashboard and the rack and pinion are a common problems that Lexus is aware of. A service representative also told me that the rx 350 has a significant problem with the rack and pinion, but Lexus is not willing to do anything about it. I am hoping that this brings light to these issues and something is done about this.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

Vehicle's stabilization control (vsc) malfunctions causing the vehicle to have difficulty in steering.

- Mt. Vernon, NY, USA

Took vehicle to Lexus dealer for 90,000 mile service and tech found power steering fluid low and dirty. When looking further, tech found that steering rack was torn and leaking. Tech requested to replace the power steering rack and perform a flush. I declined because of the exorbitant cost ($1,000?). this is a definite safety issue and very similar to a complaint filed 11-5-13, NHTSA I.D. no. 10550956. I believe there is a pattern here, the product recalled, and Lexus/Toyota accept the financial responsibility to have the vehicle repaired asap. I believe they may have service bulletin no. Lsb-0107-12, NHTSA I.D. no. 10050660, steering, issued to address the problem. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX330. The contact stated that there was a power steering fluid leak. The vehicle was to the dealer where it was found that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The failure mileage was 81,901.

- Upper Darby, PA, USA

Leaking power steering rack assembly. Seems to be a very common problem with these RX330's...

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

I am having serious quality problems with my 2005 RX330. The vehicle is kept in the garage and being taken care of like a family member. I took the SUV to a Lexus dealer for routine maintenance and was told that the steering column was leaking and need to be replaced - approximate cost $1800. I was also told the front differential was leaking and need to be replaced - cost another $1000. This is not the end! approximately six months ago my water pump failed at the middle of a busy intersection, and I had to replace my water pump, timing belt, drive belts, etc only at 65K miles - cost $1200. Why every major key components are failing so early? I drove a car made by a competitor upto 110K miles without any of these issues. Lexus/Toyota is using defective/cheap parts at the expense and safety of consumers. I would recommend starting an investigation against Lexus/Toyota for faulty steering and power train components in rx, and based on the investigation, start a recall if needed. I reached out to Lexus in the past, but they don't acknowledge any quality problems with RX330; however, when I searched the internet, I see hundreds of owners have the same issues and they are helpless. Lexus will not do anything, and therefore, we need NHTSA's help to push Lexus to recall RX330 steering and power train components.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

Steering rack on vehicle has developed leak, it seems a common occurrence on this vehicle.

- Powell, OH, USA

There is a problem with the power steering of the vehicle. Took it to the Lexus dealer who stated that there was a leak in the power steering system. I am not a tecnical person but was explicitly told that if I do not get it fixed the steerin wheel could get stuck leading to an accident.

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX330. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and authorized dealer for routine maintenance. The technicians detected that the power steering internal seal was defective. The vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 61,000.

- North Billerica, MA, USA

During routine state inspection, dealer informed me the power steering rack was leaking and must be replaced. The cost to replace the rack is estimated at $1600. From reading similar stories for Lexus vehicles, I understand the leak could lead to catastrophic failure of the steering system and possible fires from fluids on the alternator.

- Spotsylvania, VA, USA

Steering keeps getting locked up. This time that it happened, it would not reverse itself and had to have it towed into the Lexus dealership.

- Stanley, NC, USA