Ron W

I am new to the forum. I had a 2000 RX 300 with just over 75000 miles and traded about three weeks ago for a new RX 330. With about 1400 miles it went in for the free 1000 mile service. I had three complaints: wheel out of balance at about 65-72, spare tire cover had come loose by itself and a vibration (noise) in the steering wheel which could be stopped by putting your hand on the center (air bag). First two problems were fixed. The third problem requires a new air bag. Had to keep my car and give me a loaner as they are afraid the air bag is faulty. Now on backorder for over a week and no date as to when I will have one. Supposedly none in the US and no ship date from Japan. Anybody have this problem or aware of others.

CK6Speed

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Sorry to hear about the problems. So far I have had our 330 for about just under 2 weeks and 400 miles and we have not yet experienced any problems. Since we came from rather sporty and firm suspension cars, engine viabration is relative and my wife and I feel the RX is very smooth. Road viabration is also smooth since we are used to rolling on low profile high performance tires. The only item I am watching is for squeeking in the power hatch actuator. Ours is not squeeking yet, but I have a feeling it will after a while since the dealer demo was squeeking. Other than that that RX is holding up very well.

Ron W

Update on the air bag. Still none in the US, but service manager and general manager agreed to take one from a car on the floor. I am pleased they agreed, but think they should have done it before 1-1/2 weeks had passed. None the less it is a great vehicle.