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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
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rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Frontal Offset Crash Test
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Rating:
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Overall Evaluation
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Injury Measures
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Important:
Frontal crash
test ratings can
be compared only
among vehicles
of similar
weight.
<p>The Lexus ES 300 was redesigned for the 2002 model year and renamed the ES 330 for the 2004 model year because the engine size was increased.</p>
Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail and grab handle.
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the roof rail/grab handle hit was low.
2002 Lexus ES 300 4-door
3461
front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
107
191
71
3.0 L V6
21
29
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Crash Tested Vehicle:
Details
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Vehicle Specifications
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Side Impact Crash Test
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Rating:
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Overall Evaluation
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Injury Measures
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3487
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
107
191
71
3.3 L V6
20
29
Measures taken from the dummies in the two tests, taken together, indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
In both tests, the dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
2004 Lexus ES 330 4-door
<p>The Lexus ES 300 was redesigned for the 2002 model year and renamed the ES 330 for the 2004 model year because the engine size was increased. All ES 330 models manufactured after April 2004 include modifications to the rear door trim panels to improve rear seat occupant protection in side-impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).</p>
<p> Two tests of the ES 330 were conducted. The injury ratings for the rear passenger are based on just the second test; measures for the rear passenger in the first test were not obtained because of equipment failure. The injury ratings for the driver and the head protection ratings for both the driver and passenger are based on both tests. Structural ratings also are based on both tests.</p>
In both tests, the dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
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Crash Tested Vehicle:
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
Details
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Vehicle Specifications
Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) uses frontal offset
and side impact crash tests to
estimate the crashworthiness of a
vehicle. These results are good
indicators of how a frontal and side
impact can structurally impact a
2004 LEXUS ES 330
.
The crashworthiness data for
this
2004 LEXUS ES 330
was provided by the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn more
about these crash test results.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2004 LEXUS ES 330
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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80
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Average
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Collision Index
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100
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Average
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Theft Index
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44
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Better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2004 LEXUS ES 330
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2004 LEXUS ES 330
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2004 LEXUS ES 330
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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12-20-2004
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Units potentially affected:
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150,061
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V595000
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Defective part or component:
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SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle. If the switch becomes unseated, the front passenger occupant classification system may mistake the rear-facing child restraint for an unbelted adult occupant, and may not suppress the deployment of the front passenger airbag. Dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. This safety improvement campaign (SSC 40M) began on December 20, 2004. Owners should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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This 2004 LEXUS ES 330 safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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6 years or 70,000 miles
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Emissions
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Performance 2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years or unlimited miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Tires covered by the tire manufacturer. 2005 model year and later vehicles receive complimentary services which include selection of electronic features to be programmed into vehicle and first scheduled maintenance at no charge. Safety belt and restraint systems covered for 6/70,000. Vehicles sold and registered in Kansas, coverage is 10/unlimited (not including airbags). Includes roadside assistance for 4/unlimited for all model years. Alignment and wheel balance limited to one repair during 1/20,000. Adjustments covered for 4/50,000 beginning with the 1999 model year. Includes surface corrosion, batteries. Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. J&L Warranty Pros recommends performing a vehicle information report to confirm applicable manufacturer warranty coverage.
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This 2004 LEXUS ES 330 warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Smooth-riding luxury sedan gets safer and more powerful.
By Mitch McCullough, NewCarTestDrive.com
The 2004 Lexus ES 330 represents an improvement over last year's model, mostly in terms of quicker acceleration performance. The ES 330 delivers a smooth, refined ride. Its engine and transmission are smooth and its brakes are smooth. The cabin is very quiet. Lexus quality and attention to detail pervade.If you want a smooth and quiet mid-size luxury sedan, you cannot do much better in this price range than the Lexus ES 330. |
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The Lexus ES 330 is the smoothest, quietest car in its class. Smooth and quiet are good because it can be a rough, noisy world out there at times. This quietude can be shared with others. The ES 330 is a four-door mid-size luxury sedan that seats five. Last year's ES 300 becomes the ES 330 for 2004 due to the introduction of a larger and more powerful 3.3-liter V6 engine. The 2004 Lexus ES 330 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph nearly a full second quicker than last year's model, which is a significant improvement that can be felt by the driver. More important, the ES 330 is more responsive when driving around town. The five-speed automatic transmission has been revised for 2004 for smoother shifting and improved response. Our overriding impression of the engine and transmission, however, is their smoothness. The Lexus ES 330 is so smooth that at times it feels seamless in operation. The 2004 model year brings a host of other advancements that improve on this luxurious mid-size sedan. Among them: new and improved airbags, an upgraded passenger seat, and an enhanced navigation system. The ES 330 delivers a compelling combination of quality, comfort, refinement, and value. Lexus has a reputation for exceptional quality and behind the high-quality fit and finish is a great deal of careful design and detail work. Living with this car is easy. It's loaded with features that make life more convenient. The lighting package, for example, is extensive, so when you shut off the car and open the doors the interior and perimeter of the car are illuminated so it's easy to see when you're getting out at night.
Read the complete
2004 Lexus ES 330 review
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