2005 Lexus RX 330 Review
Price Estimate: $2,336 - $3,751





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
Edmunds says
A luxurious SUV that effectively combines sport, utility, comfort and technology in a stylish package with a strong reputation for reliability.
For sale near Charleston, WV
145 listings
- $5,805great price$1,746 below market
- 181,210 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5 Seats, 16 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Friendship Hyundai (129 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Bristol, TN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
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: 2T2HA31U55C078284
Stock: 1N3114B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-22-2025 - $7,400fair price$38 below market
- 134,842 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 16 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Via Roma Auto Sales (134 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Columbus, OH
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: 2T2HA31U45C053392
Stock: 053392
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-27-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in West Virginia
$197/mo for RX 330 Base
RX 330 Base
vs
$178/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Lexus RX 330 Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsm 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 … they don't return calls when we leave messages with the service department. As on 10/29/2016 we are STILL waiting for the replacement dash. We have been waiting over two years since the original recall notice.
We would consider buying a newer version of this car but the service issue is leaving a VERY bad taste.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my RX330
5 out of 5 stars1summerred, 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 … lot,
test drove it and fell in love.
It didn't hurt that it only had 65k miles and was $15K with more bells and whistles than what I was originally looking for. I wont buy anything else.
I also had a great dealership to work with which helped immensely.
growing old together
5 out of 5 starselliot 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 … want me to turn it in for one with all the new safety features since I am an old man. I can see fine and am a good driver. My children have had more accidents than I have.
Must mention mpg good
Waaay More Than We Expected
5 out of 5 starsBob 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 … purchased the car at 37k miles and have over 157k on it now with our only complaints being replacing brake pads and rotors (2X), the navigation is not as easy to use as the Acura was (that's what phones are for), and our CD player refuses to give us back the 6 CD's it has in the player. We absolutely love this car and hope it goes another 100k
2005 RX 330 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $36,025 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $197/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 38.3 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
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 RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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