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Dec 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILLER NECK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

Dec 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS ES300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILLER NECK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...

Mar 12, 2014 Steering 126,558 mi

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND SMOOTHLY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HAD A LOWER CONTROL ARM PUT IN BECAUSE OF A BAD BUSHING BUT WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION IS ALSO BAD. THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERIN...

Mar 12, 2014 Suspension 126,558 mi

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND SMOOTHLY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HAD A LOWER CONTROL ARM PUT IN BECAUSE OF A BAD BUSHING BUT WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION IS ALSO BAD. THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERIN...

Mar 12, 2014 Steering 126,558 mi

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND SMOOTHLY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HAD A LOWER CONTROL ARM PUT IN BECAUSE OF A BAD BUSHING BUT WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION IS ALSO BAD. THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERIN...

Mar 12, 2014 Suspension 126,558 mi

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING AND WENT TO TURN LEFT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND SMOOTHLY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HAD A LOWER CONTROL ARM PUT IN BECAUSE OF A BAD BUSHING BUT WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION IS ALSO BAD. THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERIN...

Jan 6, 2013 Engine Fire 158,000 mi

CAR EXPLODED AND STARTED FIRE IN THE GARAGE AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. GOT HOME FROM WORK AND STOP AT GROCERY STORE. PARKED CAR IN GARAGE AND BROUGHT IN SOME GROCERIES. ABOUT 10 - 15 MINUTES LATER WENT OUT TO GET PAPER PRODUCTS (TP AND PAPER TOWELS) OUT OF TRUNK. ...

Jan 6, 2013 Electrical System Fire 158,000 mi

CAR EXPLODED AND STARTED FIRE IN THE GARAGE AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. GOT HOME FROM WORK AND STOP AT GROCERY STORE. PARKED CAR IN GARAGE AND BROUGHT IN SOME GROCERIES. ABOUT 10 - 15 MINUTES LATER WENT OUT TO GET PAPER PRODUCTS (TP AND PAPER TOWELS) OUT OF TRUNK. ...

Jan 6, 2013 Engine Fire 158,000 mi

CAR EXPLODED AND STARTED FIRE IN THE GARAGE AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. GOT HOME FROM WORK AND STOP AT GROCERY STORE. PARKED CAR IN GARAGE AND BROUGHT IN SOME GROCERIES. ABOUT 10 - 15 MINUTES LATER WENT OUT TO GET PAPER PRODUCTS (TP AND PAPER TOWELS) OUT OF TRUNK. ...

Jan 6, 2013 Electrical System Fire 158,000 mi

CAR EXPLODED AND STARTED FIRE IN THE GARAGE AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. GOT HOME FROM WORK AND STOP AT GROCERY STORE. PARKED CAR IN GARAGE AND BROUGHT IN SOME GROCERIES. ABOUT 10 - 15 MINUTES LATER WENT OUT TO GET PAPER PRODUCTS (TP AND PAPER TOWELS) OUT OF TRUNK. ...

Mar 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS ES300. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION UNEXPECTEDLY. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. THERE WAS NO INJURY. THE ...

Mar 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LEXUS ES300. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION UNEXPECTEDLY. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. THERE WAS NO INJURY. THE ...

Feb 16, 2006 Electrical System 172,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PANEL IN THE DASH FAILED AND NOTHING IN THE DASH COULD BE SEEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WERE A DIAGNOSTICS TEST WAS PERFORMED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN AL...

Feb 16, 2006 Electrical System 172,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PANEL IN THE DASH FAILED AND NOTHING IN THE DASH COULD BE SEEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WERE A DIAGNOSTICS TEST WAS PERFORMED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN AL...

Sep 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

1996 LEXUS ES300; SLUDGE BUILD-UP; EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION; WHITE SMOKE ON START-UP; DEALER SAYS THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REBUILT AT A COST OF ABOUT $7000. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA/LEXUS HAS ACKNOWLEDGED FOR 1997 TO 2001 MODELS WITH THE V-6 ENGINE. WHY WON'T THEY HONOR THE REPAIR TO T...

Sep 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

1996 LEXUS ES300; SLUDGE BUILD-UP; EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION; WHITE SMOKE ON START-UP; DEALER SAYS THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REBUILT AT A COST OF ABOUT $7000. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA/LEXUS HAS ACKNOWLEDGED FOR 1997 TO 2001 MODELS WITH THE V-6 ENGINE. WHY WON'T THEY HONOR THE REPAIR TO T...

Feb 15, 2004 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED.*AK

Feb 15, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SERVICING DEALER REPLACED O2 SENSOR - BANK 2, SENSOR 1, PART NUMBER 89465-33080 - DEALER LISTED AS $183.30 FOR THE PART WHILE WARRANTY COMPANY LISTED AS $128.11 FOR THE SAME PART. WHEN CHECKING WARRANTY COVERAGE, WAS TOLD WARRANTY DID NOT EXIST - PAID $1,860.00 TO BREDE...

Feb 15, 2004 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED.*AK

Feb 15, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SERVICING DEALER REPLACED O2 SENSOR - BANK 2, SENSOR 1, PART NUMBER 89465-33080 - DEALER LISTED AS $183.30 FOR THE PART WHILE WARRANTY COMPANY LISTED AS $128.11 FOR THE SAME PART. WHEN CHECKING WARRANTY COVERAGE, WAS TOLD WARRANTY DID NOT EXIST - PAID $1,860.00 TO BREDE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZED IN DECEMBER 2000. LEXUS SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. SUGGESTED I FIND A THIRD PARTY TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN THE CAR WHICH I DID.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

ENGINE OIL SLUDGE WE SPENT A TOTAL OF 2716.00 FOR A USED ENGINE, THE MILEAGE 109,313, I BOUGHT THE ENGINE ON MARCH 10, 2003....AND THE BREAKDOWN OCCURED ABOUT A WEEK PRIOR..

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,143 mi

"CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, BLUE EXHAUST SMOKE ON STARTUP, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, GELLED OIL OR SLUDGE PRESENT BENEATH OIL FILLER CAP ON VALVE COVER AFTER GOING TO LEXUS THE BEST THEY WOULD OFFER WAS TO EAT THE PARTS COST, ABOUT $500 BUT I WOULD STILL HAVE TO PAY $...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON IN MARCH. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER ON 141 IN NORCROSS BECAUSE I KNEW MY 3 YEAR WARRENTY RAN OUT IN MAY. THE LEXUS DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE OIL WAS NOT FLOWING PROPERLY. HE SUGGESTED THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT CHANGE THE OIL AND THE OIL BECAME CAKED TO THE ENGINE. THE OI...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,068 mi

ENGINE FAILED (SEIZED UP) DUE TO OIL SLUDGE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE CAR'S OIL HAD BEEN REGULARLY CHANGED. IN FACT, THE CAR'S OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3-4,000 MILES, NOT EVERY 5,000 AS RECOMMENDED BY LEXUS. CAR WAS ALSO COMPLETELY SERVICED BY LEXUS AT 70,000 MILES AND THEY OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T LOOK AT ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 121,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZED IN DECEMBER 2000. LEXUS SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. SUGGESTED I FIND A THIRD PARTY TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN THE CAR WHICH I DID.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

ENGINE OIL SLUDGE WE SPENT A TOTAL OF 2716.00 FOR A USED ENGINE, THE MILEAGE 109,313, I BOUGHT THE ENGINE ON MARCH 10, 2003....AND THE BREAKDOWN OCCURED ABOUT A WEEK PRIOR..

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,143 mi

"CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, BLUE EXHAUST SMOKE ON STARTUP, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, GELLED OIL OR SLUDGE PRESENT BENEATH OIL FILLER CAP ON VALVE COVER AFTER GOING TO LEXUS THE BEST THEY WOULD OFFER WAS TO EAT THE PARTS COST, ABOUT $500 BUT I WOULD STILL HAVE TO PAY $...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

MY OIL LIGHT CAME ON IN MARCH. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER ON 141 IN NORCROSS BECAUSE I KNEW MY 3 YEAR WARRENTY RAN OUT IN MAY. THE LEXUS DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE OIL WAS NOT FLOWING PROPERLY. HE SUGGESTED THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT CHANGE THE OIL AND THE OIL BECAME CAKED TO THE ENGINE. THE OI...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,068 mi

ENGINE FAILED (SEIZED UP) DUE TO OIL SLUDGE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE CAR'S OIL HAD BEEN REGULARLY CHANGED. IN FACT, THE CAR'S OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3-4,000 MILES, NOT EVERY 5,000 AS RECOMMENDED BY LEXUS. CAR WAS ALSO COMPLETELY SERVICED BY LEXUS AT 70,000 MILES AND THEY OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T LOOK AT ...

Oct 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG OVER-SENSITIVITY DEFECT.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE AIR BAG WAS TOO SENSITIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL WAS DAMAGED. BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AN INFANT CAR SEAT , WITH THE CONSUMER CHILD FASTENED INSIDE, WAS IN THE...

Oct 1, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG OVER-SENSITIVITY DEFECT.*MR THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE AIR BAG WAS TOO SENSITIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE DRIVERS SIDE BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL WAS DAMAGED. BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AN INFANT CAR SEAT , WITH THE CONSUMER CHILD FASTENED INSIDE, WAS IN THE...

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON, BLUE EXHAUST IN ENGINE SMOKE, ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION, GELLED OIL OR SLUDGE PRESENT INSIDE VALVE COVER BELOW OIL FILLER CAP. CALLED LEXUS AMERICA, BROUGHT CAR INTO DEALER, THEY TELL ME I MUST PAY $2,071.06 FOR REPAIRS AND PRETEND NOT TO KNOW OF THIS COMMON 3.0...

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON, BLUE EXHAUST IN ENGINE SMOKE, ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION, GELLED OIL OR SLUDGE PRESENT INSIDE VALVE COVER BELOW OIL FILLER CAP. CALLED LEXUS AMERICA, BROUGHT CAR INTO DEALER, THEY TELL ME I MUST PAY $2,071.06 FOR REPAIRS AND PRETEND NOT TO KNOW OF THIS COMMON 3.0...

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON, BLUE EXHAUST IN ENGINE SMOKE, ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION, GELLED OIL OR SLUDGE PRESENT INSIDE VALVE COVER BELOW OIL FILLER CAP. CALLED LEXUS AMERICA, BROUGHT CAR INTO DEALER, THEY TELL ME I MUST PAY $2,071.06 FOR REPAIRS AND PRETEND NOT TO KNOW OF THIS COMMON 3.0...

Jul 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON, BLUE EXHAUST IN ENGINE SMOKE, ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION, GELLED OIL OR SLUDGE PRESENT INSIDE VALVE COVER BELOW OIL FILLER CAP. CALLED LEXUS AMERICA, BROUGHT CAR INTO DEALER, THEY TELL ME I MUST PAY $2,071.06 FOR REPAIRS AND PRETEND NOT TO KNOW OF THIS COMMON 3.0...

Dec 11, 2002 Steering Crash Fire 45,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED . LUCKILY WHILE PARKED. CAR TOWED TO LEXUS OF MARIN. BILL 3000. MILEAGE ON CAR BETWEEN 40-50000

Dec 11, 2002 Steering Crash Fire 45,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED . LUCKILY WHILE PARKED. CAR TOWED TO LEXUS OF MARIN. BILL 3000. MILEAGE ON CAR BETWEEN 40-50000

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE BLUE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE TAILPIPE. ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION IS VERY HIGH. ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OIL GELLING/SLUDGE. *AK

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE BLUE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE TAILPIPE. ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION IS VERY HIGH. ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OIL GELLING/SLUDGE. *AK

Jun 27, 2002 Suspension

TRIED TO VEER SLIGHTLY LEFT. CAR WENT OVER 3 LANES OF EXPRESSWAY.TRIED R THEN L 4 TIMES AND BRAKED, BUT EACH TIME WENT OVER ALL LANES AND IDN'T STOP. WOUND UP 180 DEGREES FACING THE WRONG WAY STALLED. MIRACULOUSLY ALL THE DRIVCERS BEHIND HAD JUST STOPPED. THOUGHT IT WAS MY DRIVING TECHNIQUE. 2 DAY...

Jun 27, 2002 Suspension

TRIED TO VEER SLIGHTLY LEFT. CAR WENT OVER 3 LANES OF EXPRESSWAY.TRIED R THEN L 4 TIMES AND BRAKED, BUT EACH TIME WENT OVER ALL LANES AND IDN'T STOP. WOUND UP 180 DEGREES FACING THE WRONG WAY STALLED. MIRACULOUSLY ALL THE DRIVCERS BEHIND HAD JUST STOPPED. THOUGHT IT WAS MY DRIVING TECHNIQUE. 2 DAY...

Jun 24, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

LEXUS ES300 LEFT ROAD AND FLIPPED ONE TIME. DRIVER'S DOOR CAME OPEN AND BUCKLED SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD DRIVER IN CAR. DRIVER'S HEAD ENDED UP UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROOF DOOR JAMMED AND KILLED INSTANTLY.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

LEXUS ES300 LEFT ROAD AND FLIPPED ONE TIME. DRIVER'S DOOR CAME OPEN AND BUCKLED SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD DRIVER IN CAR. DRIVER'S HEAD ENDED UP UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROOF DOOR JAMMED AND KILLED INSTANTLY.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

LEXUS ES300 LEFT ROAD AND FLIPPED ONE TIME. DRIVER'S DOOR CAME OPEN AND BUCKLED SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD DRIVER IN CAR. DRIVER'S HEAD ENDED UP UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROOF DOOR JAMMED AND KILLED INSTANTLY.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

LEXUS ES300 LEFT ROAD AND FLIPPED ONE TIME. DRIVER'S DOOR CAME OPEN AND BUCKLED SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD DRIVER IN CAR. DRIVER'S HEAD ENDED UP UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROOF DOOR JAMMED AND KILLED INSTANTLY.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I JUST RECENTLY PURCHARSED THIS CAR AND I AM ALREADY $1000.00 IN THE HOLE AND LOOKING AT $2000 JUST TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT.IT WAS A LEMON FROM THE START AND NOBODY IS WILLING TO COVER ARE ASSIT WITH THE REPAIR JUST TRYING TO SEE WHAT LEGAL OPTIONS I HAVE .I HAVE'NT MADE A PAYMENT ON IT YET ,BUT IT'S...

Mar 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I JUST RECENTLY PURCHARSED THIS CAR AND I AM ALREADY $1000.00 IN THE HOLE AND LOOKING AT $2000 JUST TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT.IT WAS A LEMON FROM THE START AND NOBODY IS WILLING TO COVER ARE ASSIT WITH THE REPAIR JUST TRYING TO SEE WHAT LEGAL OPTIONS I HAVE .I HAVE'NT MADE A PAYMENT ON IT YET ,BUT IT'S...

Feb 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. ENGINE BLEW DUE TO SLUDGE(HARD OIL IN ENGINE). VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN NOVEMBER. THE PROBLEM AROSE AGAIN IN DECEMBER. THERE WAS MAIN BEARING DAMAGE, TOO SEVERE TO REPAIR AND HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL. *JG *AK

Feb 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON. ENGINE BLEW DUE TO SLUDGE(HARD OIL IN ENGINE). VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN NOVEMBER. THE PROBLEM AROSE AGAIN IN DECEMBER. THERE WAS MAIN BEARING DAMAGE, TOO SEVERE TO REPAIR AND HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL. *JG *AK

Sep 16, 2001 Electrical System

DANGEROUS. COULD NOT TURN OFF CAR EXCEPT TO DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL ON BATTERY. VERY DANGEROUS. TOOK ALMOST 10 MINUTES TO TURN OFF CAR. REMOVING KEY DID NOTHING. THIS IS A HAZARD TO ALL. COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. LEXUS WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 16, 2001 Electrical System

DANGEROUS. COULD NOT TURN OFF CAR EXCEPT TO DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL ON BATTERY. VERY DANGEROUS. TOOK ALMOST 10 MINUTES TO TURN OFF CAR. REMOVING KEY DID NOTHING. THIS IS A HAZARD TO ALL. COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. LEXUS WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 2, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DEFOGGING REAR WINDOW GLASS POPPED OUT INSIDE OF VEHICLE INTO LITTLE PIECES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Visibility

WHILE DEFOGGING REAR WINDOW GLASS POPPED OUT INSIDE OF VEHICLE INTO LITTLE PIECES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 27, 2001 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE. HEARD NOISES COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC

Mar 27, 2001 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE. HEARD NOISES COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC

Mar 27, 2001 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE. HEARD NOISES COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC

Mar 27, 2001 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE. HEARD NOISES COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC

Mar 20, 2001 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AND WOULD MAKE NOISES. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS SHOT AND VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AT COST TO CONSUMER. *SLC

Mar 20, 2001 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AND WOULD MAKE NOISES. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS SHOT AND VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AT COST TO CONSUMER. *SLC

Mar 20, 2001 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AND WOULD MAKE NOISES. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS SHOT AND VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AT COST TO CONSUMER. *SLC

Mar 20, 2001 Steering

STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AND WOULD MAKE NOISES. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS SHOT AND VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AK POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED AT COST TO CONSUMER. *SLC

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH IN WHICH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER'S SIDE OCCUPANT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN HEAD-ON COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH IN WHICH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER'S SIDE OCCUPANT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Aug 21, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS PULLING ON THE STRAP TO RESTRAIN THE BUCKLE BROKE OFF STRAP. DEALER DIDN'T SEEM TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY. CONSUMER FELT THAT IF IN A CRASH IT WOULD BE VERY UNSAFE. *AK

Aug 21, 2000 Seat Belts

CONSUMER WAS PULLING ON THE STRAP TO RESTRAIN THE BUCKLE BROKE OFF STRAP. DEALER DIDN'T SEEM TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY. CONSUMER FELT THAT IF IN A CRASH IT WOULD BE VERY UNSAFE. *AK

Aug 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, KILLING INFANT IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 8, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR COLLISION IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, KILLING INFANT IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED. COULD NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED. COULD NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Nov 2, 1999 Visibility

THE LAMINATION IN THE WINDSHIELD HAS DETRIORATED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO LOOK DISTORTED WHICH RESULTS IN POOR VISIBILITY. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER & THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED BY THE MECHANIC. *YC

Nov 2, 1999 Visibility

THE LAMINATION IN THE WINDSHIELD HAS DETRIORATED CAUSING THE WINDOW TO LOOK DISTORTED WHICH RESULTS IN POOR VISIBILITY. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER & THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED BY THE MECHANIC. *YC

Aug 13, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER DOUBLE LINES AND SPUN AROUND AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND WENT INTO TREES AND THE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE A THIRD TIME. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Aug 13, 1999 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER DOUBLE LINES AND SPUN AROUND AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND WENT INTO TREES AND THE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE A THIRD TIME. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

Dec 30, 1997 Air Bags

THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND THE TWO FRONT SEATS FULLY RECLINED DURING THE ACCIDENT.

Dec 30, 1997 Seats

THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND THE TWO FRONT SEATS FULLY RECLINED DURING THE ACCIDENT.

Dec 30, 1997 Air Bags

THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND THE TWO FRONT SEATS FULLY RECLINED DURING THE ACCIDENT.

Dec 30, 1997 Seats

THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND THE TWO FRONT SEATS FULLY RECLINED DURING THE ACCIDENT.

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Jul 29, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

ENGINE FIRE.

Jun 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Jun 5, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Apr 17, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Apr 17, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Dec 26, 1996 Suspension

THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHIMMIES, CAN FEEL THROUGH THE STEEERING COLUMN AND ALL OVER, CAUSE UNKNOWN: *AK

Dec 26, 1996 Suspension

THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHIMMIES, CAN FEEL THROUGH THE STEEERING COLUMN AND ALL OVER, CAUSE UNKNOWN: *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 40MPH, SLIGHTLY TURNING THE WHEEL TO CHANGE LANES, VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION. *AK CONSUMER WAS BRAKING MODERATELY WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *SLC

Oct 7, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 40MPH, SLIGHTLY TURNING THE WHEEL TO CHANGE LANES, VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION. *AK CONSUMER WAS BRAKING MODERATELY WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *SLC