2005 Lexus RX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Owners Choice infoOutline
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
IIHS Crash Test
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MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 24 -25 HWY
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Horsepower
230
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Stacie C
It's dependable and reliable
I love the size. I like that it's not too tall for some parking garages. It's roomy & comfortable. The power is great
accountCircle Cindy D
Great car, driving or riding, good on fuel.
This car has everything you need in a car. All power, sunroof, leather seats, heated seats. Very good on gas and very dependable. Drove from Texas to Kentucky no problem, very comfortable riding and driving.
accountCircle Carol R
It's comfortable and it has a lot of nice features on it.
I love the features in my car; especially the mileage calculator. It automatically starts after you start the car for a new destination.
accountCircle Nina S
It's an 05' but it runs great. No problems. Awesome for friends and family.
Love the roominess. Nice for road trips and coaching sports. Easy ride. Unfortunately the alarm system is tripped up and not sure how to fix it as no longer under warranty.
accountCircle Judy P
It is Reliable and as I have said there are many good characters.
It is Reliable. It is comfortable. RX is higher in body, and therefore is easier to enter or exit. I have no complains.
accountCircle Danielle B
Me and my Lexus is detail summary of my opinion of my truck.
The dashboard is cracking and peeling other than that it is a smooth riding vehicle. I love the amount of space it has in the cab and the trunk. I like the sunroof but often wish it was a panoramic roof. Also the technology could use an upgrade in the dash.
accountCircle April W
If you want a luxury, reliable vehicle the Lexus rx 330 is the ride for you!
The Lexus rx 330 is a very reliable ride and it drives very smoothly. We bought ours used and we have only had to replace minor things (brakes, tires, timing belt) over the course of six years that we've owned it. It is very roomy for a family of four. It has a luxury feel but is also practical for kids with lots of room in the back for groceries, sports equipment, the family dog, etc..
accountCircle Kimberly B
Reliable and dependable luxury SUV.
I bought my Lexus rx330 2005 used in 2012. The only problem I had with it that was non accident related was the radiator. Summer of 2014, it just died and I had to replace it, and it wasn't cheap, but other than that I have had absolutely no problems with this car. I live in Colorado, so I am on top of oil, tire, and basic vehicle maintenance because of what the extreme weather can do to a car. Even with our pothole and crappy roads, this car rides do nice and it gets about 18 miles to the gallon. I have had a lot of cats on my life, and this by far is my favorite. And I am planning on selling it soon to upgrade to a new Lexus SUV.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jacqueline W
The color is a thunderbird special edition. It is a beautiful navy colored car, and in the sun you can see sparkles shining bright on my car. I take it as, I am a unique individual & specially made!!!
I drive a 2005 "luxury" Lexus SUV. It is an amazing car but now that I have 2 little kids, a Tahoe would suffice SO much better
accountCircle Mary N
It is been reliable. Still looks good.
Time to replace it with newer model.. This lexus does not have newer features I would like. I do like the way it handles and offers enough space for luggage, etc..
accountCircle Nicole D
Dependable, roomy, good family car
We have a cracked dashboard and it has been recalled and we still haven't gotten called to get it fixed. Can't turn the headlights off ever! Other then that is a pretty nice car it's still in good shape even coming up on 190,000 miles! Gas in town is pretty good!
accountCircle Brooklyn R
It is tech savvy for a car made in 2005.
The car itself is very nice. It is very comfortable, roomy and drives very well. The only thing that I don't like is that the paint is chipping really bad and it doesn't get too much gas mileage. On a full tank it gets about 300-315 miles. My car does not have Bluetooth or an aux so I had to buy a tape that had an aux extension on it. For the year it is made though, it is more tech savvy than most cars made in 2005 with a steering wheel that adjusts itself when you put the keys in the ignition to an automatic trunk door.
accountCircle Tanya S
The vehicle is very spacious!
The dash board became cracked, and the cracks just became worse as time went on. The color on the outside of the car has become cracked and rusted even though I took care of the car, and washed it regularly. The handling and the shocks are great. Never had a problem with that even though it has over 200,000 miles on it. The leather on the inside has not lasted very well, but the car has been used very much.

Lexus RX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr SUV
230 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr SUV AWD
230 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Lexus RX Owner Reviews

4.72
64 Reviews
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5 stars 80%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jacqueline W on March 12, 2021
The color is a thunderbird special edition. It is a beautiful navy colored car, and in the sun you can see sparkles shining bright on my car. I take it as, I am a unique individual & specially made!!!
I drive a 2005 "luxury" Lexus SUV. It is an amazing car but now that I have 2 little kids, a Tahoe would suffice SO much better
accountCircle adriana m on March 10, 2021
Lexus band is a great car investment
This car has been in the family since the year it came out. I have never had any issues with this car. It has never broken down on me. And after ten years people that ride with me say how smooth it drives.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Amar P.

The pros of my vehicle are that it is luxurious, very well designed, reliable for the long run and price-worthy. Lexus make very good cars and come out with better and better technology throughout the years.

likeFilled Lisa N.

It is reliable, durable, long lasting, has leather seats, seat heater, light interior, smooth drive, storage, TV, automatic trunk opener, wood furnishings, comfortable, seats are very adjustable, roomy back seat, safe.

likeFilled Tamara W.

Pros of my vehicle are the parts being too high and the labor is costly. Seems like every time I turn around I have to fix something on the car. I am pregnant and it is too much on me right now. I am considering giving the vehicle back.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Amar P.

I feel since it is a bit older, it might have some maintenance problems throughout using it, and gas mileage might be a problem, causing price issues between regular and premium gas and what not. It can be costly if something breaks.

dislikeFilled Lisa N.

Loose steering, dashboard started to crack after a while, it is getting noisier over the years, the breaks have gotten less tight, the TV broke after the first two years, the trunk opener malfunctions and tries to close by itself and it has had some minor mechanical issues.

dislikeFilled Tamara W.

The cons of the vehicle is that it is spacious. I have 4 kids and one on the way so it enough for us. Also the car needs work but lasts and rises very well without maintenance. Air blows very well and rides good.

Ranks #1 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2005 Lexus RX has an average owner rating of 4.72 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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2005 Lexus RX
4.72
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4.67
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2005 Lincoln Navigator
4.65

Ranks #1 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Lexus RX has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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25 MPG
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2005 Lincoln Town Car
25 MPG
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2005 INFINITI QX56
19 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Lexus RX330 towing capacity?

Answer: The 2005 Lexus RX330 towing capacity iS3500Lbs. Making sure Your tires are in the greatest of condition is crucial to not crashing. You will come into problems with this car part at some time or another....

Does the 2005 Lexus RX330 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2005 Lexus RX330 is fitted with a timing belt, which Lexus recommends replacing every 100,000 miles due to routine wear and tear. While this is a recommended replacement and not a required one, one of the...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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