2005 Lexus RX 330 Review

Name: 2005 Lexus RX 330 Review
Brand: Lexus
Rating: 4.7 (205 reviews)

Price: $5,995

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Pros

Well-appointed interior, rides more like a sedan than an SUV, loaded with high-tech features, solid reputation for reliability, excellent dealer service.

Cons

Less powerful than some of its competitors, soft ride makes for merely adequate handling in corners, no third-row seat option.

What’s new

The power rear hatch is now standard on all models, as is wood and leather trim for the shift knob and steering wheel. The power passenger seat is upgraded from four-way to eight-way while the optional navigation system gets Bluetooth capability and voice actuated control. Last year's standard six-disc CD changer moves to the options list, making way for a standard single-CD setup.

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A luxurious SUV that effectively combines sport, utility, comfort and technology in a stylish package with a strong reputation for reliability.

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2005 Lexus RX 330
Base 4dr SUV
$5,995
great price
$2,068 below market
- 139,000 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Carlot Express (15 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Stow, MA
JTJHA31U850 2*** Lexus RX330 AWD Clean inside and out. Glossy light blue exterior with beige leather interior. Seats up to 5 passengers. AWD all whe...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTJHA31U850083619
Stock: 083619
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-19-2024
2005 Lexus RX 330
Base 4dr SUV
$7,495
fair price
$1,275 below market
- 125,855 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- On Wheels Motors (30 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Shrewsbury, MA
Call us at (5**) 9**-5***On Wheels Inc 421 Boston Tpke, Shrewsbury, MA 01545More cars on our website https://www.onwheelsmotors.comFOR SALE: 2005 Lexu...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2T2GA31U65C030658
Stock: 030658
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-11-2025

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Lexus RX 330 Reviews

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Great Road Cruiser

m murphy, 04/28/2016

2005 Lexus RX 330 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

A great car for road trips. One major unresolved issue: advised two years ago of a recall for dashboard cracks. Have received mail notices of the recall. Countless calls to dealer (Lexus of Tampa Bay) to get the new dash installed have gone nowhere. The story is they are waiting for supply from the manufacturer, give us a new date every time we call for availability of new dash. Now …

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my RX330

1summerred, 10/24/2013

2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

I really do love this vehicle. I wasn't even in the market for a Lexus. I have owned 3 Toyota 4-Runners in the past and was looking for another 4-Runner when I found my Lexus gem. I was looking in the $15K price range and wanted leather interior and 4 wheel drive. I was not able to find a 4-Runner that met these needs in my price range. I haphazardly saw the Lexus RX330 at a dealer …

growing old together

elliot L., 07/15/2021

2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

I've had my RX 330 2005 since November 2004 and have loved the car. I have never kept a car this long in all of my 90 years. Have the cracked leather dashboard unfortunately but in a car this old the cosmetics are much less important. I have a few cosmetic flaws myself. It's always been a pleasurable, comfortable car that's required only minimal repairs over the years. My children …

Waaay More Than We Expected

Bob and Rae Robertson, 08/14/2018

2005 Lexus RX 330 AWD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

We bought our 2005 Lexus RX330 in 2007 as a replacement for an Acura TSX we purchased new in 2005. We are both taller and didn't like the entry exit height of the Acura and had owned several Toyotas with good luck. The Lexus is a good ride height, comfortable, with fairly decent power and economy (20 in town, 22-25 on the highway) and has been our full time driver for everything. We …

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2005 RX 330 Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,025
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$187/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	38.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the RX 330 include:

Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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2005 Lexus RX 330
Base 4dr SUV

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2005 Lexus RX 330
Base 4dr SUV

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Lexus RX 330 Fwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded in Massachusetts.}