Brake actuator assembly failure
Hard pedal resistance, unpredictable braking, ABS warning lights and spongy pedal feel
Check engine light: On
Brake actuator assembly failures cause hard pedal resistance and unpredictable braking, with ABS malfunctions showing up as warning lights or a spongy brake feel. Multiple complainants reference an extended warranty program covering this defect rather than a formal recall — an 'acknowledged defect, no recall' situation, where the manufacturer addresses a known, safety-relevant defect through a warranty mechanism rather than a recall, leaving owners outside the program's window to pay out of pocket.
$3,000+
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Sunroof glass spontaneous shattering
Glass shatters while driving, described as happening for no apparent reason
Check engine light: Off
Spontaneous sunroof glass shattering while driving. The same defect is reported on the Nissan Murano, Toyota Venza, Mitsubishi Outlander and Honda Pilot.
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Oil cooler hose rupture
Complete oil loss, potential engine seizure or destruction
Check engine light: On
Rubber oil cooler hoses are prone to failure and rupture, leading to complete oil loss and, in the worst cases, engine seizure or destruction. Separately, water pump failures cause overheating, and VVT (variable valve timing) gear rattling is reported at cold startup.
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Dashboard cracking, melting, and crumbling
Cracking, melting, odors, and glare from a shiny or sticky dashboard surface
Check engine light: Off
Dashboards crack, melt, and crumble, emitting odors, with some owners raising concerns about a compromised dashboard interfering with airbag deployment, and separately about glare or reduced visibility from the resulting sticky or shiny surface. This was addressed via a limited warranty program that has since expired, as with the brake actuator problem above.
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Power steering rack leak
Fluid seepage from dust boots, sometimes requiring full rack replacement
Check engine light: Off
Fluid seepage from the power steering rack's dust boots, sometimes requiring complete rack replacement.
$1,700 – $2,650
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In Certain RX330 Models (2006): Transmission Control Software Update Available
In certain RX330 models from the 2006 model year, a transmission control software update is available to address shifting complaints
Check engine light: Off
In certain RX330 models from the 2006 model year, a transmission control software update is available to address shifting complaints. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 81 owner reports on file.
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In Certain RX330 Models (2006): Transmission Lag Between 1st and 2nd Gear
In certain RX330 models from the 2006 model year, the transmission exhibits a lag or hesitation shifting between 1st and 2nd gear
Check engine light: Off
In certain RX330 models from the 2006 model year, the transmission exhibits a lag or hesitation shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 20 owner reports on file.
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In Certain RX330 Models (2006): Software Upgrade Available for GPS, Radio, and Heater Operation
In certain RX330 models from the 2006 model year, a software upgrade is available to correct GPS, radio, and heater operation
Check engine light: Off
In certain RX330 models from the 2006 model year, a software upgrade is available to correct GPS, radio, and heater operation. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 15 owner reports on file.
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The most frequently reported problem for this generation is brake actuator assembly failure, causing hard pedal resistance and unpredictable braking, addressed through an extended warranty program rather than a formal recall. Spontaneous sunroof glass shattering while driving is also reported on this generation, and on models from several other makes.