# \#rx330 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rx330/5239.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330 - maintenance to prolong life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-maintenance-to-prolong-life/152883)
**Author:** [@Richardson38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richardson38)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-maintenance-to-prolong-life/152883 "2022-11-18T21:21:48Z")
I have a 2004 Lexus RX 330 with around 220,000 miles. I’m wondering what maintenance I should have done to keep it going as long as possible. Thanks --- ## [Why would tire rip off rim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-tire-rip-off-rim/178956)
**Author:** [@chrisfreemanca\_176902](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisfreemanca_176902)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-tire-rip-off-rim/178956 "2021-09-03T14:22:49Z")
Son smacked a curb the other day and ruined one of the front tires. Had a new tire put on yesterday morning and this happened in the afternoon driving down the interstate. How in the world does a brand new tire totally r… --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330 — CEL blinks, and shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-cel-blinks-and-shuts-off/178836)
**Author:** [@Mudiaga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mudiaga)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-cel-blinks-and-shuts-off/178836 "2021-08-20T18:27:04Z")
When i slow down and then accelerate suddenly, my check engine light flashes and then stop flashing --- ## [Replacing 2004 Lexus RX 330](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2004-lexus-rx-330/138021)
**Author:** [@NealWaldman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NealWaldman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2004-lexus-rx-330/138021 "2019-04-06T19:59:43Z")
I have a 2004 Lexus RX 330 w/242k miles. I bought the car new in 2003. I am giving it to my grandson soon. I am considering replacing it with a 2 year (or so) old Acura MDX, Volvo XC90, or another RX. Any advice? --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330 steering column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-column/134986)
**Author:** [@JudiSeip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudiSeip)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-steering-column/134986 "2019-02-20T04:37:38Z")
My 2004 Lexus RX330 continues to be super reliable and wonderful to drive. However, when I turn the key off, the steering column and steering wheel should move upward. Car cannot be locked without this. Usually, repea… --- ## [2006 Lexus RX 330 smells like it’s overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-330-smells-like-it-s-overheating/131371)
**Author:** [@DavidAllen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidAllen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-330-smells-like-it-s-overheating/131371 "2018-12-24T21:13:42Z")
car smells light it overheating but engine does not run hot. I can drive all the time and it runs cool. But it smell light it is overheating. --- ## [Trouble starting my 2004 Lexus RX 330](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-2004-lexus-rx-330/126401)
**Author:** [@MadilynnHouck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MadilynnHouck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-2004-lexus-rx-330/126401 "2018-10-08T17:17:29Z")
My Lexus RX330 has been having difficulty starting over the past year and a half. I used to be able to get it to start by letting it roll backward and trying to start it again but now nothing seems to help and its becomi… --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330 cut off after jumpstart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-cut-off-after-jumpstart/125201)
**Author:** [@Michelle-Denise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle-Denise)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-cut-off-after-jumpstart/125201 "2018-09-18T04:56:32Z")
I own a Lexus RX330 2004 and I left the light on the car, but my roadside assistance tried to jump it just now and the front lights started flickering and I got in the car and pressed the accelerator and the car cut off.… --- ## [2005 Lexus RX 330 transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-330-transmission/119528)
**Author:** [@Stephanie55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-330-transmission/119528 "2018-06-21T18:42:29Z")
Bought this car w/ 125k miles on it and expected to put a little money in it. Sis replace power steering hose. Drove it quite a bit, then when going 70 mph at the top of a hill I heard “clunk!” …it was still running, so… --- ## [Please listen to the video and tell me what you think the problem is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-listen-to-the-video-and-tell-me-what-you-think-the-problem-is/111894)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Baldwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee_Baldwin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-listen-to-the-video-and-tell-me-what-you-think-the-problem-is/111894 "2018-02-02T03:05:42Z")
There was a weird smell only on the left side of the engine that kind of smelled electrical. Please help me --- ## [Any recourse for bad parts you bought?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-recourse-for-bad-parts-you-bought/105635)
**Author:** [@cedar\_23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cedar_23)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-recourse-for-bad-parts-you-bought/105635 "2017-07-17T20:05:45Z")
Hi: Last year I replaced the front and rear struts of my 2004 RX330 with KYB Excel-G struts I bought from RockAuto. 6 month later the front set started to leak fluids and I was able to get a replacement set from RockA… --- ## [I need advice on dealing with a mechanic that made things worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-advice-on-dealing-with-a-mechanic-that-made-things-worse/100882)
**Author:** [@andmich103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andmich103)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-advice-on-dealing-with-a-mechanic-that-made-things-worse/100882 "2017-03-08T14:06:02Z")
Hello, My car's engine started shaking so I took it to a mechanic. The guy plugged a computer into the car and told me the problem was the spark plugs and coil. He told me it would cost $400 so I said fine. I get a cal… --- ## [Noise while applying brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-applying-brakes/99763)
**Author:** [@wdgold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdgold)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-applying-brakes/99763 "2017-02-14T00:54:37Z")
After front brake install I have a continuous clunking/knocking noise coming from passenger side while applying brakes as I am coming to a stop. Doesn't do it while braking in reverse or during normal driving. I have dou… --- ## [Lexus RX330 shocking major repair list just from one visit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-shocking-major-repair-list-just-from-one-visit/94471)
**Author:** [@ann78259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ann78259)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-shocking-major-repair-list-just-from-one-visit/94471 "2016-09-04T03:01:44Z")
We absolutely love our Lexus 2005. It's been reliable until now! We had (and we thought) a small problem with AC so we took it in for an oil change and AC check. We got a long list of major repair. I can't even think whe… --- ## [Too many miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-many-miles/68861)
**Author:** [@hope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hope)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-many-miles/68861 "2011-11-08T20:02:20Z")
I'm looking for a car to buy and I really like the lexus rx models. I am planning to drive this car through college so for at least six years...I found a 2004 Lexus RX 330 SUV with 119,516 miles on it. It was taken reall… --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330/59755)
**Author:** [@DivineComedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DivineComedy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330/59755 "2011-01-09T22:59:36Z")
I am looking for a used vehicle and apparently made the mistake of sitting in this Lexus RX 330. It's in unbelievable condition - like new - which wouldn't be quite so amazing except that it has 220K miles. Based o… --- ## [Knocking Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-brakes/21348)
**Author:** [@vazirani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vazirani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2008, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-brakes/21348 "2008-10-28T22:14:25Z")
Hi - I have a 2005 RX330 with new brake pads. When I picked up the car yesterday, the first thing I noticed it how the brakes knock every time I apply them. This is noticable at any speed above 20mph. The guy who replace…