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Dec 28, 2022 Tires 114,656 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Lexus LS430 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 225/60/R16, DOT Number: U9X31LP4619. The contact stated that she felt the vehicle wobble while driving and noticed that the rear driver’s side tire tread belt had separated after the tires were ro...

Dec 28, 2022 Tires 114,656 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Lexus LS430 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 225/60/R16, DOT Number: U9X31LP4619. The contact stated that she felt the vehicle wobble while driving and noticed that the rear driver’s side tire tread belt had separated after the tires were ro...

Jul 10, 2019 Structure 40,000 mi

PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS DESIGNED TO HOLD TRUNK OPEN FAILED CAUSING TRUNK TO CLOSE WHEN IN USE ENDANGERING PERSON USING TRUNK

Jul 10, 2019 Structure 40,000 mi

PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS DESIGNED TO HOLD TRUNK OPEN FAILED CAUSING TRUNK TO CLOSE WHEN IN USE ENDANGERING PERSON USING TRUNK

Oct 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE BASS OF THE SPEAKER IN THE REAR OF THE CAR IS MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THIS YEAR / MAKE THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR THEM AS WELL. SPECIFICALLY, THE SPEAKER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED BECAUSE OF THE WOBBLY SOUND IT MAKES

Oct 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE BASS OF THE SPEAKER IN THE REAR OF THE CAR IS MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THIS YEAR / MAKE THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR THEM AS WELL. SPECIFICALLY, THE SPEAKER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED BECAUSE OF THE WOBBLY SOUND IT MAKES

May 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

THE TRUNK STRUTS FAILED TO SUPPORT THE TRUNK AND SLAMMED SHUT AS I WAS RETRIEVING GROCERIES OUT OF THE TRUNK. IT LEFT A VERY NASTY BUMP ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD. IT NO LONGER SUPPORTS THE TRUNK LID WEIGHT AT ALL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND I MUST ALWAYS HOLD IT OPEN WITH ONE HAND AND THE TRUNK IS HEAVY. I HA...

May 22, 2015 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

THE TRUNK STRUTS FAILED TO SUPPORT THE TRUNK AND SLAMMED SHUT AS I WAS RETRIEVING GROCERIES OUT OF THE TRUNK. IT LEFT A VERY NASTY BUMP ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD. IT NO LONGER SUPPORTS THE TRUNK LID WEIGHT AT ALL. IT IS DANGEROUS AND I MUST ALWAYS HOLD IT OPEN WITH ONE HAND AND THE TRUNK IS HEAVY. I HA...

Mar 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 173,560 mi

THE DRIVER/OWNER OF THE LEXUS LS 430 WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AT A PRIVATE CLUB. IT WAS STRAIGHT IN PARKING BEHIND A GMC YUKON. IN PULLING INTO THE SPOT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT OVER A CURB, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAK...

Mar 28, 2015 Structure Crash 173,560 mi

THE DRIVER/OWNER OF THE LEXUS LS 430 WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AT A PRIVATE CLUB. IT WAS STRAIGHT IN PARKING BEHIND A GMC YUKON. IN PULLING INTO THE SPOT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT OVER A CURB, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAK...

Mar 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 173,560 mi

THE DRIVER/OWNER OF THE LEXUS LS 430 WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AT A PRIVATE CLUB. IT WAS STRAIGHT IN PARKING BEHIND A GMC YUKON. IN PULLING INTO THE SPOT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT OVER A CURB, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAK...

Mar 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 173,560 mi

THE DRIVER/OWNER OF THE LEXUS LS 430 WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AT A PRIVATE CLUB. IT WAS STRAIGHT IN PARKING BEHIND A GMC YUKON. IN PULLING INTO THE SPOT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT OVER A CURB, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAK...

Mar 28, 2015 Structure Crash 173,560 mi

THE DRIVER/OWNER OF THE LEXUS LS 430 WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AT A PRIVATE CLUB. IT WAS STRAIGHT IN PARKING BEHIND A GMC YUKON. IN PULLING INTO THE SPOT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT OVER A CURB, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAK...

Mar 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 173,560 mi

THE DRIVER/OWNER OF THE LEXUS LS 430 WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AT A PRIVATE CLUB. IT WAS STRAIGHT IN PARKING BEHIND A GMC YUKON. IN PULLING INTO THE SPOT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT OVER A CURB, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAK...

Mar 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR ACCELERATES RATHER THAN STOPPING. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JULY 2006 RIGHT AFTER I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR. THAT TIME I ACCELERATED INTO THE BACK OF A POLICE CAR AND DID A LOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. I HAVE DRIVEN OVER 120,0...

Mar 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 150,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR ACCELERATES RATHER THAN STOPPING. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN JULY 2006 RIGHT AFTER I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR. THAT TIME I ACCELERATED INTO THE BACK OF A POLICE CAR AND DID A LOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. I HAVE DRIVEN OVER 120,0...

May 27, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

IN THE COURSE OF OPENING THE CLOSED CAR TRUNK LID IN ORDER TO RETRIEVE THE GROCERIES THAT WERE INSIDE THE TRUNK, , I PULLED IT UP BY ITS LOWER EDGE USING THE RING FINGER OF MY RIGHT HAND. WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON FOR IT TO DO SO, THE ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC POWER TRUNK LID CLOSER MECHANISM OPERA...

May 27, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

IN THE COURSE OF OPENING THE CLOSED CAR TRUNK LID IN ORDER TO RETRIEVE THE GROCERIES THAT WERE INSIDE THE TRUNK, , I PULLED IT UP BY ITS LOWER EDGE USING THE RING FINGER OF MY RIGHT HAND. WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON FOR IT TO DO SO, THE ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC POWER TRUNK LID CLOSER MECHANISM OPERA...

May 27, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

IN THE COURSE OF OPENING THE CLOSED CAR TRUNK LID IN ORDER TO RETRIEVE THE GROCERIES THAT WERE INSIDE THE TRUNK, , I PULLED IT UP BY ITS LOWER EDGE USING THE RING FINGER OF MY RIGHT HAND. WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON FOR IT TO DO SO, THE ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC POWER TRUNK LID CLOSER MECHANISM OPERA...

May 27, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

IN THE COURSE OF OPENING THE CLOSED CAR TRUNK LID IN ORDER TO RETRIEVE THE GROCERIES THAT WERE INSIDE THE TRUNK, , I PULLED IT UP BY ITS LOWER EDGE USING THE RING FINGER OF MY RIGHT HAND. WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON FOR IT TO DO SO, THE ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC POWER TRUNK LID CLOSER MECHANISM OPERA...

Apr 3, 2012 Air Bags Crash 31,195 mi

I TURNED AROUND IN A PARKING LOT BY BACKING UP AND REVERSING MY DIRECTION, AFTER I REVERSED MY DIRECTION THE CAR SHOT FORWARD WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. I KEPT PUMPING THE BRAKE HOPING IT WOULD STOP AND I SHOT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT INTO THE LINE OF TRAFFIC AND AVOIDED TWO LANES OF CARS DRIVI...

Apr 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 31,195 mi

I TURNED AROUND IN A PARKING LOT BY BACKING UP AND REVERSING MY DIRECTION, AFTER I REVERSED MY DIRECTION THE CAR SHOT FORWARD WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. I KEPT PUMPING THE BRAKE HOPING IT WOULD STOP AND I SHOT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT INTO THE LINE OF TRAFFIC AND AVOIDED TWO LANES OF CARS DRIVI...

Apr 3, 2012 Air Bags Crash 31,195 mi

I TURNED AROUND IN A PARKING LOT BY BACKING UP AND REVERSING MY DIRECTION, AFTER I REVERSED MY DIRECTION THE CAR SHOT FORWARD WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. I KEPT PUMPING THE BRAKE HOPING IT WOULD STOP AND I SHOT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT INTO THE LINE OF TRAFFIC AND AVOIDED TWO LANES OF CARS DRIVI...

Apr 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 31,195 mi

I TURNED AROUND IN A PARKING LOT BY BACKING UP AND REVERSING MY DIRECTION, AFTER I REVERSED MY DIRECTION THE CAR SHOT FORWARD WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. I KEPT PUMPING THE BRAKE HOPING IT WOULD STOP AND I SHOT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT INTO THE LINE OF TRAFFIC AND AVOIDED TWO LANES OF CARS DRIVI...

Jul 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND IT HAD TO BE DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE F...

Jul 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND IT HAD TO BE DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE F...

Feb 21, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

THE TRUNK DECK LID ON MY 2001 LEXUS LS430 WILL NOT STAY OPEN. THE TRUNK STRUTS HAVE FAILED. THE CAR HAS ONLY 77,000 MILES ON IT. THE PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS AGO WITH 63,000 MILES. THE TRUNK DECK LID HAS FALLEN ON MY HEAD. *TR

Feb 21, 2011 Structure 65,000 mi

THE TRUNK DECK LID ON MY 2001 LEXUS LS430 WILL NOT STAY OPEN. THE TRUNK STRUTS HAVE FAILED. THE CAR HAS ONLY 77,000 MILES ON IT. THE PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS AGO WITH 63,000 MILES. THE TRUNK DECK LID HAS FALLEN ON MY HEAD. *TR

Jul 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

CAN NOT OPEN DRIVERS DOOR FROM INSIDE. *TR

Jul 17, 2010 Structure 55,000 mi

CAN NOT OPEN DRIVERS DOOR FROM INSIDE. *TR

Jul 17, 2010 Structure 54,000 mi

LEXUS 430LS LEXUS TRUNK STRUT FAILURE. 55000 MILES ON ODOMETER. TRUNK LID FELL ON HEAD CREATING BUMP. *TR

Jul 17, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 55,000 mi

CAN NOT OPEN DRIVERS DOOR FROM INSIDE. *TR

Jul 17, 2010 Structure 55,000 mi

CAN NOT OPEN DRIVERS DOOR FROM INSIDE. *TR

Jul 17, 2010 Structure 54,000 mi

LEXUS 430LS LEXUS TRUNK STRUT FAILURE. 55000 MILES ON ODOMETER. TRUNK LID FELL ON HEAD CREATING BUMP. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

RADIATOR CRACKED. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

RADIATOR CRACKED. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWNED A 2001 LEXUS LS430 FROM 2001 TO 2004. DURING THAT TIME, THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE BY ITSELF WHEN GOING SLOWLY - DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, INTO MY GARAGE, OUT OF MY GARAGE, PULLING UP THE DRIVEWAY. IT ONLY HAPPENED WHEN GOING VERY SLOWLY - SAY FIVE MILES AN HOUR OR LESS - BUT IT CONSISTENTLY HAPPENE...

Feb 16, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWNED A 2001 LEXUS LS430 FROM 2001 TO 2004. DURING THAT TIME, THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE BY ITSELF WHEN GOING SLOWLY - DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, INTO MY GARAGE, OUT OF MY GARAGE, PULLING UP THE DRIVEWAY. IT ONLY HAPPENED WHEN GOING VERY SLOWLY - SAY FIVE MILES AN HOUR OR LESS - BUT IT CONSISTENTLY HAPPENE...

Feb 11, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

LEXUS FLOORMATS, SAME PROBLEM AS TOYOTA, UNABLE TO CONNECT TO FLOOR, THEY SLIDE AND GET UNDER ACCELERATOR... *TR

Feb 11, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

LEXUS FLOORMATS, SAME PROBLEM AS TOYOTA, UNABLE TO CONNECT TO FLOOR, THEY SLIDE AND GET UNDER ACCELERATOR... *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 43,000 mi

APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED LIGHT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. WHEN I PRESSED MY BRAKES FROM ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY, MY 2001 LEXUS LS430 SUDDENLY SURGED. I HAD TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE AND ALSO TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, THEN PARK. THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. WAS GOING APPROXIMATEL...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,000 mi

APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED LIGHT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. WHEN I PRESSED MY BRAKES FROM ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY, MY 2001 LEXUS LS430 SUDDENLY SURGED. I HAD TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE AND ALSO TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, THEN PARK. THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. WAS GOING APPROXIMATEL...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 43,000 mi

APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED LIGHT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. WHEN I PRESSED MY BRAKES FROM ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY, MY 2001 LEXUS LS430 SUDDENLY SURGED. I HAD TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE AND ALSO TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, THEN PARK. THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. WAS GOING APPROXIMATEL...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,000 mi

APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED LIGHT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. WHEN I PRESSED MY BRAKES FROM ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY, MY 2001 LEXUS LS430 SUDDENLY SURGED. I HAD TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE AND ALSO TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, THEN PARK. THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. WAS GOING APPROXIMATEL...

Feb 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 133,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY OPENED. HE PULLED OVER AND CLOSED IT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DOOR LATCH SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED...

Feb 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 133,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY OPENED. HE PULLED OVER AND CLOSED IT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DOOR LATCH SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED...

Jan 8, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

TRUNK STRUTS ON LEXUS LS430 2001 MODEL FAILS RESULTING IN TRUNK LID FALLING ON HANDS, HEADS, AND BODIES. *TR

Jan 8, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

TRUNK STRUTS ON LEXUS LS430 2001 MODEL FAILS RESULTING IN TRUNK LID FALLING ON HANDS, HEADS, AND BODIES. *TR

Dec 24, 2009 Structure

LIFT SUPPORTS UNABLE TO SUPPORT TRUNK. IN 2006 LEXUS LAS VEGAS, NV QUOTED US $750.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. FOUND THE COST PROHIBITIVE AND DECIDED TO MAKE DO WITH PROPPING-UP TRUNK WITH WOODEN STICK EACH TIME WE OPEN. WE ARE A RETIRED COUPLE IN OUR LATE SIXTIES, WE FIND THE PROPPING-UP PHYSICALLY TAX...

Dec 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

LIFT SUPPORTS UNABLE TO SUPPORT TRUNK. IN 2006 LEXUS LAS VEGAS, NV QUOTED US $750.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. FOUND THE COST PROHIBITIVE AND DECIDED TO MAKE DO WITH PROPPING-UP TRUNK WITH WOODEN STICK EACH TIME WE OPEN. WE ARE A RETIRED COUPLE IN OUR LATE SIXTIES, WE FIND THE PROPPING-UP PHYSICALLY TAX...

Dec 24, 2009 Structure

LIFT SUPPORTS UNABLE TO SUPPORT TRUNK. IN 2006 LEXUS LAS VEGAS, NV QUOTED US $750.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. FOUND THE COST PROHIBITIVE AND DECIDED TO MAKE DO WITH PROPPING-UP TRUNK WITH WOODEN STICK EACH TIME WE OPEN. WE ARE A RETIRED COUPLE IN OUR LATE SIXTIES, WE FIND THE PROPPING-UP PHYSICALLY TAX...

Dec 24, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

LIFT SUPPORTS UNABLE TO SUPPORT TRUNK. IN 2006 LEXUS LAS VEGAS, NV QUOTED US $750.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. FOUND THE COST PROHIBITIVE AND DECIDED TO MAKE DO WITH PROPPING-UP TRUNK WITH WOODEN STICK EACH TIME WE OPEN. WE ARE A RETIRED COUPLE IN OUR LATE SIXTIES, WE FIND THE PROPPING-UP PHYSICALLY TAX...

Nov 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED AND THE DOOR NO LONGER CLOSES. DEALER SAID THE PLASTIC LATCH DETERIORATED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE BUT THERE IS NO SERVICE BULLETIN ON IT. LOOKS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE WHY THE DOOR LATCH IS MADE FROM PLASTIC AND THE DOOR CAN ACTUALLY OPEN WHILE IN MOTION. *TR

Nov 10, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED AND THE DOOR NO LONGER CLOSES. DEALER SAID THE PLASTIC LATCH DETERIORATED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE BUT THERE IS NO SERVICE BULLETIN ON IT. LOOKS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE WHY THE DOOR LATCH IS MADE FROM PLASTIC AND THE DOOR CAN ACTUALLY OPEN WHILE IN MOTION. *TR

Nov 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRAVELING AT 45 50 MPH WHEN APPROACHING TRAFFIC APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE THE BRAKES DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN THE VEHICLE OWNER SAYS THAT THE FLOOR MATT WAS LOCKED IN PLACE

Nov 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRAVELING AT 45 50 MPH WHEN APPROACHING TRAFFIC APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE THE BRAKES DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN THE VEHICLE OWNER SAYS THAT THE FLOOR MATT WAS LOCKED IN PLACE

Apr 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LID STRUTS ON 2001 LEXUS LS 430 FAILED AND THE HEAVY TRUNK LID NEARLY BASHED MY BRAINS OUT. *TR

Apr 22, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LID STRUTS ON 2001 LEXUS LS 430 FAILED AND THE HEAVY TRUNK LID NEARLY BASHED MY BRAINS OUT. *TR

Apr 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 LEXUS LS430 WITH APPROX. 72,000 MILES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY UP SECURELY AND IN WINDY CONDITIONS IT DROPS DOWN. ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS IT HIT MY HEAD WHEN I WAS REMOVING SOME ITEMS AND WHILST I WAS LUCKY THAT SINCE MY HEAD WAS INSIDE, I WAS NOT HIT BY THE...

Apr 20, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 LEXUS LS430 WITH APPROX. 72,000 MILES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE TRUNK LID DOES NOT STAY UP SECURELY AND IN WINDY CONDITIONS IT DROPS DOWN. ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS IT HIT MY HEAD WHEN I WAS REMOVING SOME ITEMS AND WHILST I WAS LUCKY THAT SINCE MY HEAD WAS INSIDE, I WAS NOT HIT BY THE...

Jan 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 76,000 mi

SUDDENLY THE DRIVERS DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE. WHILE INSIDE THE CAR I HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND OPEN THE DOOR WITH OUTSIDE HANDLE.THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. *TR

Jan 31, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 76,000 mi

SUDDENLY THE DRIVERS DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE. WHILE INSIDE THE CAR I HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND OPEN THE DOOR WITH OUTSIDE HANDLE.THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Steering 68,000 mi

2001 LEXUS LS430 - POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL TILT UP/DOWN SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING (MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC). *TR

Dec 23, 2008 Steering 68,000 mi

2001 LEXUS LS430 - POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL TILT UP/DOWN SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING (MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC). *TR

Sep 8, 2008 Suspension Crash 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE SPUN TO THE LEFT AND STRUCK THE GUARD RAIL, IN ADDITION TO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHI...

Sep 8, 2008 Suspension Crash 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE SPUN TO THE LEFT AND STRUCK THE GUARD RAIL, IN ADDITION TO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHI...

Jul 8, 2008 Structure 97,000 mi

ON MY 2001 LEXUS LS 430 THE TRUNK STRUTS DO NOT SUPPORT THE TRUNK VERY WELL AT ALL. THE TRUNK IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSES ON YOUR HEAD ALMOST EVERY SINGLE TIME. *TR

Jul 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 97,000 mi

ON MY 2001 LEXUS LS 430 THE TRUNK STRUTS DO NOT SUPPORT THE TRUNK VERY WELL AT ALL. THE TRUNK IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSES ON YOUR HEAD ALMOST EVERY SINGLE TIME. *TR

Jul 8, 2008 Structure 97,000 mi

ON MY 2001 LEXUS LS 430 THE TRUNK STRUTS DO NOT SUPPORT THE TRUNK VERY WELL AT ALL. THE TRUNK IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSES ON YOUR HEAD ALMOST EVERY SINGLE TIME. *TR

Jul 8, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 97,000 mi

ON MY 2001 LEXUS LS 430 THE TRUNK STRUTS DO NOT SUPPORT THE TRUNK VERY WELL AT ALL. THE TRUNK IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSES ON YOUR HEAD ALMOST EVERY SINGLE TIME. *TR

May 12, 2008 Structure 70,000 mi

PNEUMATIC TRUNK LID SUPPORTS FAIL AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. *TR

May 12, 2008 Structure 70,000 mi

PNEUMATIC TRUNK LID SUPPORTS FAIL AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. *TR

Mar 12, 2008 Steering 88,800 mi

TILT STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. NOW ONLY TELESCOPIC FEATURE WORKS. *TR

Mar 12, 2008 Steering 88,800 mi

TILT STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. NOW ONLY TELESCOPIC FEATURE WORKS. *TR

Jan 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 66,850 mi

WHILE DRIVING, TEMPERATURE POINTS UP AND THEN DOWN TO BOTTOM, AND STAY DOWN. STOP THE CAR, CHECK RADIATOR, IT'S COLD. RESTART THE CAR, VSC OFF SIGN CAME OUT. CONTINUNE DRIVING, AFTER 25 MIN. NOTICED SOUND IN FRONT WHEELS, GET OFF FREEWAY. BATTERY OFF SIGN SHOWED UP. PUSH THE CAR ACROSS THE STREET, S...

Jan 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 66,850 mi

WHILE DRIVING, TEMPERATURE POINTS UP AND THEN DOWN TO BOTTOM, AND STAY DOWN. STOP THE CAR, CHECK RADIATOR, IT'S COLD. RESTART THE CAR, VSC OFF SIGN CAME OUT. CONTINUNE DRIVING, AFTER 25 MIN. NOTICED SOUND IN FRONT WHEELS, GET OFF FREEWAY. BATTERY OFF SIGN SHOWED UP. PUSH THE CAR ACROSS THE STREET, S...

Jul 27, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN. HE FELT THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TRUNK STRUTS WEARING OUT. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Jul 27, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK LID FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN. HE FELT THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TRUNK STRUTS WEARING OUT. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Jun 8, 2007 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FLOOR MATS BEING CAUGHT UNDERNEATH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THERE IS DEFECT INVESTIGATION # PE07016 FOR THE 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONT...

Jun 8, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FLOOR MATS BEING CAUGHT UNDERNEATH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THERE IS DEFECT INVESTIGATION # PE07016 FOR THE 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONT...

Jun 8, 2007 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FLOOR MATS BEING CAUGHT UNDERNEATH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THERE IS DEFECT INVESTIGATION # PE07016 FOR THE 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONT...

Jun 8, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FLOOR MATS BEING CAUGHT UNDERNEATH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THERE IS DEFECT INVESTIGATION # PE07016 FOR THE 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONT...

May 15, 2007 Structure 45,000 mi

I OPENED THE TRUNK OF MY HUSBAND'S LEXUS 430 2001,ON MAY 14, 2007 MY CHILD REACHED INSIDE TO RETRIEVE HIS BACKPACK AND THE LID OF THE TRUNK SLAMMED SHUT. HE WAS VERY BADLY BRUISED. PREVIOUS TO THIS INCIDENT I REACHED INTO THE OPEN TRUNK TO MOVE LUGGAGE AND LID SLAMMED SHUT ON MY NECK. I AM STILL ...

May 15, 2007 Structure 45,000 mi

I OPENED THE TRUNK OF MY HUSBAND'S LEXUS 430 2001,ON MAY 14, 2007 MY CHILD REACHED INSIDE TO RETRIEVE HIS BACKPACK AND THE LID OF THE TRUNK SLAMMED SHUT. HE WAS VERY BADLY BRUISED. PREVIOUS TO THIS INCIDENT I REACHED INTO THE OPEN TRUNK TO MOVE LUGGAGE AND LID SLAMMED SHUT ON MY NECK. I AM STILL ...

Feb 22, 2007 Structure

THIS IS AN ADDITIONAL COMMENT TO MY INITIAL COMPLAINT # 10181946 WHICH IS BASICALLY THE SAME COMPLAINT AS # 10178801. I HAVE POSTED MY COMPLAINT ON EDMUNDS CHAT ROOM AND GOT THIS RESPONSE: "I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 LS 430 TRUNK STRUTS. I HAVE CALLED AND VISITED 5 DIFFERENT AUTO PARTS ...

Feb 22, 2007 Structure

THIS IS AN ADDITIONAL COMMENT TO MY INITIAL COMPLAINT # 10181946 WHICH IS BASICALLY THE SAME COMPLAINT AS # 10178801. I HAVE POSTED MY COMPLAINT ON EDMUNDS CHAT ROOM AND GOT THIS RESPONSE: "I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 LS 430 TRUNK STRUTS. I HAVE CALLED AND VISITED 5 DIFFERENT AUTO PARTS ...

Feb 8, 2007 Structure 35,000 mi

MY WIFE, WHO IS GETTING OVER BREAST CANCER, HAS BEEN HIT IN THE HEAD MANY TIMES, AS I HAVE, BY THE 2001 LS 430 TRUNK LID COMING DOWN DUE TO MODERATE WINDS AND JUST PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE TRUNK. I SAID THAT AT LEAST THREE DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE SHOCKS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HO...

Feb 8, 2007 Structure 35,000 mi

MY WIFE, WHO IS GETTING OVER BREAST CANCER, HAS BEEN HIT IN THE HEAD MANY TIMES, AS I HAVE, BY THE 2001 LS 430 TRUNK LID COMING DOWN DUE TO MODERATE WINDS AND JUST PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE TRUNK. I SAID THAT AT LEAST THREE DEALER SERVICE MANAGERS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE SHOCKS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HO...

Jan 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 35,820 mi

I HAD OPENED THE TRUNK ON MY LEXUS SL-430 TO PLACE SOME PERSONAL ITEMS FOR TRANSPORT. I WAS LEANING DOWN WHEN SUDDENLY THE TRUNK LID CAME CRASHING DOWN WITH THE CORNER OF THE TRUNK STRIKING ME IN THE AREA AROUND THE EYE AND THE UPPER CHEEK BONE. THE INJURY RESULTED IN BRUISING AND SWELLING AROUND ...

Jan 16, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 35,820 mi

I HAD OPENED THE TRUNK ON MY LEXUS SL-430 TO PLACE SOME PERSONAL ITEMS FOR TRANSPORT. I WAS LEANING DOWN WHEN SUDDENLY THE TRUNK LID CAME CRASHING DOWN WITH THE CORNER OF THE TRUNK STRIKING ME IN THE AREA AROUND THE EYE AND THE UPPER CHEEK BONE. THE INJURY RESULTED IN BRUISING AND SWELLING AROUND ...

Feb 16, 2006 Equipment 50,500 mi

CD PLAYER, NOT IN WORKING ORDER, DOESN'T EJECT OR LET CONSUMER PUT IN CD'S. NOT USABLE, CD PLAYER SHOULD BE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER. *JB

Feb 16, 2006 Equipment 50,500 mi

CD PLAYER, NOT IN WORKING ORDER, DOESN'T EJECT OR LET CONSUMER PUT IN CD'S. NOT USABLE, CD PLAYER SHOULD BE REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER. *JB

Jan 25, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARDS WHILE BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE ENGINE ROARED LOUDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND LURCHED FORWARD 5 FEET STRIKING A CONCRETE PILLAR. A BYSTANDER INTERVENED AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION...

Jan 25, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARDS WHILE BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE ENGINE ROARED LOUDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND LURCHED FORWARD 5 FEET STRIKING A CONCRETE PILLAR. A BYSTANDER INTERVENED AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION...

Aug 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 39,900 mi

DT: THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE BRAKES WERE SOFT AND MUSHY. IT WAS LIKE PUSHING ON A PILLOW. IT WAS HARD TO JUDGE IF THEY WERE GOING TO WORK. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND SAID EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. HAVE ANOTHER LEXUS AND IT DID NOT DO THIS. STARTED NOTICING THIS ON MARCH 30, 200...

Aug 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 39,900 mi

DT: THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE BRAKES WERE SOFT AND MUSHY. IT WAS LIKE PUSHING ON A PILLOW. IT WAS HARD TO JUDGE IF THEY WERE GOING TO WORK. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND SAID EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. HAVE ANOTHER LEXUS AND IT DID NOT DO THIS. STARTED NOTICING THIS ON MARCH 30, 200...

Sep 29, 2004 Equipment

CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT THE LEXUS MAY HAVE MISREPRESENTED THE EMERGENCY FUNCTION OF LEXUS LINK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. *BF THE LEXUS LINK SYSTEM WOULD NOT WORK IN SOME OF THE AREAS THE CONSUMER VISITED. ON ONE OCCASION THE CONSUMER PICKED UP THE PHONE AND WAS INTERCEPTED BY A COMPUTER VOICE WHICH S...

Sep 29, 2004 Equipment

CONSUMER CONCERNED THAT THE LEXUS MAY HAVE MISREPRESENTED THE EMERGENCY FUNCTION OF LEXUS LINK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. *BF THE LEXUS LINK SYSTEM WOULD NOT WORK IN SOME OF THE AREAS THE CONSUMER VISITED. ON ONE OCCASION THE CONSUMER PICKED UP THE PHONE AND WAS INTERCEPTED BY A COMPUTER VOICE WHICH S...

Mar 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS CAR HAS A "DRIVE-BY-WIRE" THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM IN WHICH THE THROTTLE IS NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE BUT IS DIGITIZED AND SENT TO A COMPUTER FOR ANALYSIS PRIOR TO CONTROLLING THE ENGINE SPEED. THE SPEED CONTROL COMPUTER ANALIZES THE THROTTLE INPUT OVER TIME AND "LEARNS" THE DRIVERS ...

Mar 31, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS CAR HAS A "DRIVE-BY-WIRE" THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM IN WHICH THE THROTTLE IS NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE BUT IS DIGITIZED AND SENT TO A COMPUTER FOR ANALYSIS PRIOR TO CONTROLLING THE ENGINE SPEED. THE SPEED CONTROL COMPUTER ANALIZES THE THROTTLE INPUT OVER TIME AND "LEARNS" THE DRIVERS ...

Aug 5, 2003 Electrical System 200 mi

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE THAT PREMATURELY SHORTED OUT THE BATTERY .*AK *NLM

Aug 5, 2003 Electrical System 200 mi

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE THAT PREMATURELY SHORTED OUT THE BATTERY .*AK *NLM

Aug 5, 2003 Electrical System 200 mi

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE THAT PREMATURELY SHORTED OUT THE BATTERY .*AK *NLM

Aug 5, 2003 Electrical System 200 mi

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE THAT PREMATURELY SHORTED OUT THE BATTERY .*AK *NLM

Feb 26, 2003 Electrical System 35,000 mi

RADIO DEAD ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS NAVAGATION SYSTEM PROBLEMS--IN SERVICE 5 OR 6 TIMES ALREADY NAVAGATION MAP OUT OF DATE PLEASE HAVE DENNY CLEMENTS COTACT ME. *JB

Feb 26, 2003 Electrical System 35,000 mi

RADIO DEAD ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS NAVAGATION SYSTEM PROBLEMS--IN SERVICE 5 OR 6 TIMES ALREADY NAVAGATION MAP OUT OF DATE PLEASE HAVE DENNY CLEMENTS COTACT ME. *JB

Jan 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash 9,400 mi

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SCC PH

Jan 29, 2003 Air Bags Crash 9,400 mi

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SCC PH

Dec 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEIRS 6 INCHES OF PLAY BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGE. IF DRIVER KEEPS THEIR FEET ON BRAKE PAD, WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE IT WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWNWARDS, RESULTING IN DRIVER HITTING THE GAS PEDAL. THIS PROBLEM RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBL...

Dec 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEIRS 6 INCHES OF PLAY BEFORE THE BRAKES ENGAGE. IF DRIVER KEEPS THEIR FEET ON BRAKE PAD, WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE IT WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWNWARDS, RESULTING IN DRIVER HITTING THE GAS PEDAL. THIS PROBLEM RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE PROBL...

Nov 4, 2002 Suspension 30,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR SUSPENSION THAT FAILED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LEANING TO ONE SIDE. THREE TIMES, THE OWNER TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED AND WAS DENIED REPAIR. MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY ANOTHER LEXUS DEALERSHIP. MR

Nov 4, 2002 Suspension 30,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR SUSPENSION THAT FAILED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LEANING TO ONE SIDE. THREE TIMES, THE OWNER TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED AND WAS DENIED REPAIR. MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY ANOTHER LEXUS DEALERSHIP. MR

Oct 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG--IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 4/21/02--WHOLE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED & THE DRIVERSIDE DOOR OF THE OTHER CAR---THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT

Oct 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG--IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 4/21/02--WHOLE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED & THE DRIVERSIDE DOOR OF THE OTHER CAR---THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT

Jul 18, 2002 Visibility

FIRST, THIS COMPLAINT APPLIES TO BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. IN THE SALES BROCHURE FOR THIS CAR ON PAGE 63, UNDER "SAFETY & SECURITY" THE FOLLOWING APPEARS: "POWER-ADJUSTABLE, AUTO-FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS WITH DEFOGGERS, PUDDLE LAMPS AND AUTO TILT-DOWN IN REVERSE". UNFORTUNATELY, THE FUNCTION DOESN'T...

Jul 18, 2002 Visibility

FIRST, THIS COMPLAINT APPLIES TO BOTH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. IN THE SALES BROCHURE FOR THIS CAR ON PAGE 63, UNDER "SAFETY & SECURITY" THE FOLLOWING APPEARS: "POWER-ADJUSTABLE, AUTO-FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRRORS WITH DEFOGGERS, PUDDLE LAMPS AND AUTO TILT-DOWN IN REVERSE". UNFORTUNATELY, THE FUNCTION DOESN'T...

May 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

LASER SENSOR IS LOCATED, UNPROTECTED, IN RECESS IN FRONT BUMPER OF CAR. AT SOME TIME DURING RECENT ROAD TRIP AN OBJECT, PROBABLY A STONE, CAUSED A CRACK IN LENS OF CRUISE CONTROL MODULE. THIS CAUSED CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION BY SUDDENLY MISREADING LOCATION AND DISTANCE OF CARS IN FRONT OF MY V...

May 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

LASER SENSOR IS LOCATED, UNPROTECTED, IN RECESS IN FRONT BUMPER OF CAR. AT SOME TIME DURING RECENT ROAD TRIP AN OBJECT, PROBABLY A STONE, CAUSED A CRACK IN LENS OF CRUISE CONTROL MODULE. THIS CAUSED CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION BY SUDDENLY MISREADING LOCATION AND DISTANCE OF CARS IN FRONT OF MY V...

Apr 11, 2002 Visibility

MY FINGER WAS INJURED WHEN THE POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS RAISED BY THE DRIVER. THE FINGER BLED AND FELLING WAS LOST ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE FINGER UP TO THE SECOND JOINT FOR ABOUT A MONTH. I PERFORMED A TEST AND THE WINDOW BROKE TWO OUT OF THREE PENCILS IN HALF. CONCERN IS ABOUT YOUNG CH...

Apr 11, 2002 Visibility

MY FINGER WAS INJURED WHEN THE POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS RAISED BY THE DRIVER. THE FINGER BLED AND FELLING WAS LOST ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE FINGER UP TO THE SECOND JOINT FOR ABOUT A MONTH. I PERFORMED A TEST AND THE WINDOW BROKE TWO OUT OF THREE PENCILS IN HALF. CONCERN IS ABOUT YOUNG CH...

Feb 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADHIGHT ONLY SHINES ABOUT 40 TO 60 FEET IN FRONT OF THE LEFT HEADLIGHT WHEN ON LOW BEAM, THEN IT IS COMPLETELY DARK FROM THERE ON. HAD LIGHTS CHECKED AND ADJUSTED. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW FAR LOW BEAM SHOULD SHINE IN FRONT OF A CAR.

Feb 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADHIGHT ONLY SHINES ABOUT 40 TO 60 FEET IN FRONT OF THE LEFT HEADLIGHT WHEN ON LOW BEAM, THEN IT IS COMPLETELY DARK FROM THERE ON. HAD LIGHTS CHECKED AND ADJUSTED. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW FAR LOW BEAM SHOULD SHINE IN FRONT OF A CAR.

May 10, 2001 Seats Crash

THIS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING THIS VEHICLE FAIL TO STOP AND COLLIDED INTO THE REAR OF THIS VEHICLE. DAMAGE WAS MINIMAL @ $4000. NO EXTERIOR METAL DAMAGE. DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE RECLINE POSITION. CONTACTED LEXUS, WHO SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE CAR. LEXUS SENT A LE...

May 10, 2001 Seats Crash

THIS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING THIS VEHICLE FAIL TO STOP AND COLLIDED INTO THE REAR OF THIS VEHICLE. DAMAGE WAS MINIMAL @ $4000. NO EXTERIOR METAL DAMAGE. DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED INTO THE RECLINE POSITION. CONTACTED LEXUS, WHO SENT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE CAR. LEXUS SENT A LE...