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Active Recalls (4)

13V396000 Sep 4, 2013 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February ...

11V539000 Nov 9, 2011 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 L...

11V342000 Jun 29, 2011 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 HIGHLANDER HYBRID AND LEXUS RX400H PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2005, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2006. A MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE MA...

11V112000 Feb 24, 2011 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOO...

Complaints

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Mar 6, 2023 Power Train 125,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift into park(P). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made a...

Mar 6, 2023 Power Train 125,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shift into park(P). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made a...

Jan 4, 2023 Hybrid Propulsion System 134,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. There were several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to ...

Jan 4, 2023 Hybrid Propulsion System 134,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. There were several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to ...

Aug 2, 2022 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that the vehicle would emit abnormal sounds long after the vehicle was parked. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stood on the brake and the vehicle finally r...

Aug 2, 2022 Service Brakes, Air 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that the vehicle would emit abnormal sounds long after the vehicle was parked. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stood on the brake and the vehicle finally r...

Aug 2, 2022 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that the vehicle would emit abnormal sounds long after the vehicle was parked. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stood on the brake and the vehicle finally r...

Aug 2, 2022 Service Brakes, Air 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that the vehicle would emit abnormal sounds long after the vehicle was parked. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact stood on the brake and the vehicle finally r...

Jan 31, 2022 Electrical System 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the "All-Wheel Drive and Hybrid System Failure" warning messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with inverter assembly failure. The vehicle was not repaired and rema...

Jan 31, 2022 Electrical System 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the "All-Wheel Drive and Hybrid System Failure" warning messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with inverter assembly failure. The vehicle was not repaired and rema...

Jan 13, 2022 Service Brakes 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without proper braking functionality. The contact stated that the ABS, traction control, service brakes, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated...

Jan 13, 2022 Service Brakes 190,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without proper braking functionality. The contact stated that the ABS, traction control, service brakes, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated...

Nov 29, 2019 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND VIBRATED WHILE BEING DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE 30 MPH TO LEXUS OF GLENDALE (1221 S BRAND B...

Nov 29, 2019 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND VIBRATED WHILE BEING DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE 30 MPH TO LEXUS OF GLENDALE (1221 S BRAND B...

Jul 19, 2019 Hybrid Propulsion System 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400 HYBRID. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, OR MAKING TURNS, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, HYBRID CHECK, AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE ...

Jul 19, 2019 Engine 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400 HYBRID. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, OR MAKING TURNS, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, HYBRID CHECK, AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE ...

Jul 19, 2019 Hybrid Propulsion System 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400 HYBRID. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, OR MAKING TURNS, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, HYBRID CHECK, AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE ...

Jul 19, 2019 Engine 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400 HYBRID. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, OR MAKING TURNS, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, HYBRID CHECK, AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE ...

Jul 6, 2019 Electrical System 66,040 mi

MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING A HYBRID SYSTEM CHECK MESSAGE, AND THE HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. THIS IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL IN DRIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL CAPABILITIES TO PROPERLY FUNCTION. I WAS ON A CITY STREET WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE D...

Jul 6, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 66,040 mi

MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING A HYBRID SYSTEM CHECK MESSAGE, AND THE HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. THIS IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL IN DRIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL CAPABILITIES TO PROPERLY FUNCTION. I WAS ON A CITY STREET WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE D...

Jul 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 66,040 mi

MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING A HYBRID SYSTEM CHECK MESSAGE, AND THE HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. THIS IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL IN DRIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL CAPABILITIES TO PROPERLY FUNCTION. I WAS ON A CITY STREET WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE D...

Jul 6, 2019 Electrical System 66,040 mi

MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING A HYBRID SYSTEM CHECK MESSAGE, AND THE HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. THIS IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL IN DRIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL CAPABILITIES TO PROPERLY FUNCTION. I WAS ON A CITY STREET WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE D...

Jul 6, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 66,040 mi

MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING A HYBRID SYSTEM CHECK MESSAGE, AND THE HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. THIS IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL IN DRIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL CAPABILITIES TO PROPERLY FUNCTION. I WAS ON A CITY STREET WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE D...

Jul 6, 2019 Unknown Or Other 66,040 mi

MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING A HYBRID SYSTEM CHECK MESSAGE, AND THE HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. THIS IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL IN DRIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL CAPABILITIES TO PROPERLY FUNCTION. I WAS ON A CITY STREET WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AND HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE D...

Mar 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 113,000 mi

THE LEATHER ON THE DASHBOARD BREAKS OFF IN PIECES. CAN'T ATTACH ANYTHING TO IT, SUCH AS CELL PHONE HOLDER. LEATHER ON DASHBOARD JUST TEARS RIGHT OFF.

Mar 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other 113,000 mi

THE LEATHER ON THE DASHBOARD BREAKS OFF IN PIECES. CAN'T ATTACH ANYTHING TO IT, SUCH AS CELL PHONE HOLDER. LEATHER ON DASHBOARD JUST TEARS RIGHT OFF.

Feb 9, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 167,000 mi

MY 2006 LEXUS RX400H THAT I JUST PURCHASED A FEW MONTHS AGO FROM A LOCAL DEALER (ONE OWNER PRIOR) HAS SHUT DOWN GOING DOWN OUR MOUNTAIN. TAKING MY BOYS TO SCHOOL IT JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AS WE COASTED DOWN OUR MOUNTAIN, AND THE BRAKES JUST STOPPED WORKING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO M...

Feb 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 167,000 mi

MY 2006 LEXUS RX400H THAT I JUST PURCHASED A FEW MONTHS AGO FROM A LOCAL DEALER (ONE OWNER PRIOR) HAS SHUT DOWN GOING DOWN OUR MOUNTAIN. TAKING MY BOYS TO SCHOOL IT JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AS WE COASTED DOWN OUR MOUNTAIN, AND THE BRAKES JUST STOPPED WORKING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO M...

Feb 9, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 167,000 mi

MY 2006 LEXUS RX400H THAT I JUST PURCHASED A FEW MONTHS AGO FROM A LOCAL DEALER (ONE OWNER PRIOR) HAS SHUT DOWN GOING DOWN OUR MOUNTAIN. TAKING MY BOYS TO SCHOOL IT JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AS WE COASTED DOWN OUR MOUNTAIN, AND THE BRAKES JUST STOPPED WORKING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO M...

Feb 9, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 167,000 mi

MY 2006 LEXUS RX400H THAT I JUST PURCHASED A FEW MONTHS AGO FROM A LOCAL DEALER (ONE OWNER PRIOR) HAS SHUT DOWN GOING DOWN OUR MOUNTAIN. TAKING MY BOYS TO SCHOOL IT JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AS WE COASTED DOWN OUR MOUNTAIN, AND THE BRAKES JUST STOPPED WORKING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO M...

Jan 12, 2019 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL ABS, VSC, AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. FOUND BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILING NEEDS TO REPLACE. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DOWN.

Jan 12, 2019 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL ABS, VSC, AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. FOUND BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILING NEEDS TO REPLACE. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DOWN.

Nov 19, 2018 Electrical System

CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. THE INVERTER WAS REPLACED FOLLOWING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE IN 2011. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING DURING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE.

Nov 19, 2018 Engine

CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. THE INVERTER WAS REPLACED FOLLOWING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE IN 2011. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING DURING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE.

Nov 19, 2018 Electrical System

CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. THE INVERTER WAS REPLACED FOLLOWING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE IN 2011. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING DURING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE.

Nov 19, 2018 Engine

CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. THE INVERTER WAS REPLACED FOLLOWING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE IN 2011. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING DURING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE.

Aug 1, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 186,000 mi

THE HYBRID BATTERY FAILED, POWER INVERTER, LOCKING UP POWER STEERING AND MY CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ON THE ROAD. I WAS QUOTED 7500$ COST. I HAVE READ OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS OCCURRING. I WOULD LIKE HELP REPAIRING FROM LEXUS

Aug 1, 2018 Electrical System 186,000 mi

THE HYBRID BATTERY FAILED, POWER INVERTER, LOCKING UP POWER STEERING AND MY CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ON THE ROAD. I WAS QUOTED 7500$ COST. I HAVE READ OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS OCCURRING. I WOULD LIKE HELP REPAIRING FROM LEXUS

Aug 1, 2018 Engine 186,000 mi

THE HYBRID BATTERY FAILED, POWER INVERTER, LOCKING UP POWER STEERING AND MY CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ON THE ROAD. I WAS QUOTED 7500$ COST. I HAVE READ OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS OCCURRING. I WOULD LIKE HELP REPAIRING FROM LEXUS

Aug 1, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 186,000 mi

THE HYBRID BATTERY FAILED, POWER INVERTER, LOCKING UP POWER STEERING AND MY CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ON THE ROAD. I WAS QUOTED 7500$ COST. I HAVE READ OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS OCCURRING. I WOULD LIKE HELP REPAIRING FROM LEXUS

Aug 1, 2018 Electrical System 186,000 mi

THE HYBRID BATTERY FAILED, POWER INVERTER, LOCKING UP POWER STEERING AND MY CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ON THE ROAD. I WAS QUOTED 7500$ COST. I HAVE READ OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS OCCURRING. I WOULD LIKE HELP REPAIRING FROM LEXUS

Aug 1, 2018 Engine 186,000 mi

THE HYBRID BATTERY FAILED, POWER INVERTER, LOCKING UP POWER STEERING AND MY CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ON THE ROAD. I WAS QUOTED 7500$ COST. I HAVE READ OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS OCCURRING. I WOULD LIKE HELP REPAIRING FROM LEXUS

Jun 21, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 133,000 mi

2006 LEXUS RX400H TOTALLY SHUTTING DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I4 TODAY. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, ENGINE DIED AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE PLACE FROM 70MPH! RIGHT BEFORE IT HAPPENED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE MISFIRED, THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ...

Jun 21, 2018 Power Train 133,000 mi

2006 LEXUS RX400H TOTALLY SHUTTING DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I4 TODAY. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, ENGINE DIED AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE PLACE FROM 70MPH! RIGHT BEFORE IT HAPPENED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE MISFIRED, THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ...

Jun 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other 133,000 mi

2006 LEXUS RX400H TOTALLY SHUTTING DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I4 TODAY. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, ENGINE DIED AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE PLACE FROM 70MPH! RIGHT BEFORE IT HAPPENED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE MISFIRED, THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ...

Jun 21, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 133,000 mi

2006 LEXUS RX400H TOTALLY SHUTTING DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I4 TODAY. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, ENGINE DIED AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE PLACE FROM 70MPH! RIGHT BEFORE IT HAPPENED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE MISFIRED, THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ...

Jun 21, 2018 Power Train 133,000 mi

2006 LEXUS RX400H TOTALLY SHUTTING DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I4 TODAY. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, ENGINE DIED AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE PLACE FROM 70MPH! RIGHT BEFORE IT HAPPENED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE MISFIRED, THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ...

Jun 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other 133,000 mi

2006 LEXUS RX400H TOTALLY SHUTTING DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I4 TODAY. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES, ENGINE DIED AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A SAFE PLACE FROM 70MPH! RIGHT BEFORE IT HAPPENED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE MISFIRED, THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ...

Jun 14, 2018 Service Brakes 135,741 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES I COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE AND DID NOT FEEL ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I GOT SCARED AND SLOWED DOWN MY SPEED. IT TURNED OUT THAT ACCORDING TO THE AGENCY SERVICE SHOP, THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH AIR...

Jun 14, 2018 Suspension 135,741 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES I COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE AND DID NOT FEEL ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I GOT SCARED AND SLOWED DOWN MY SPEED. IT TURNED OUT THAT ACCORDING TO THE AGENCY SERVICE SHOP, THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH AIR...

Jun 14, 2018 Wheels 135,741 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES I COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE AND DID NOT FEEL ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I GOT SCARED AND SLOWED DOWN MY SPEED. IT TURNED OUT THAT ACCORDING TO THE AGENCY SERVICE SHOP, THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH AIR...

Jun 14, 2018 Service Brakes 135,741 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES I COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE AND DID NOT FEEL ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I GOT SCARED AND SLOWED DOWN MY SPEED. IT TURNED OUT THAT ACCORDING TO THE AGENCY SERVICE SHOP, THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH AIR...

Jun 14, 2018 Suspension 135,741 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES I COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE AND DID NOT FEEL ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I GOT SCARED AND SLOWED DOWN MY SPEED. IT TURNED OUT THAT ACCORDING TO THE AGENCY SERVICE SHOP, THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH AIR...

Jun 14, 2018 Wheels 135,741 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES I COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE AND DID NOT FEEL ENOUGH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, I GOT SCARED AND SLOWED DOWN MY SPEED. IT TURNED OUT THAT ACCORDING TO THE AGENCY SERVICE SHOP, THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH AIR...

Jun 9, 2018 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

THIS WAS OUR FIRST HYBRID VEHICLE. WE WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE WEIRD NOISES AND THE PARTICULARSBIN THE WAY THE VEHICLE OPERATES. THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE WAS WITH THE ABS BREAKING SYSTEM. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR TO LEXUS A FEW TIMES FOR OIL CHANGES, A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER CONVERTER AND ANOTHER ISSU...

Jun 9, 2018 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

THIS WAS OUR FIRST HYBRID VEHICLE. WE WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE WEIRD NOISES AND THE PARTICULARSBIN THE WAY THE VEHICLE OPERATES. THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE WAS WITH THE ABS BREAKING SYSTEM. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR TO LEXUS A FEW TIMES FOR OIL CHANGES, A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER CONVERTER AND ANOTHER ISSU...

May 26, 2018 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD IN MA THE CAR ABRUPTLY STALLED AND LOST POWER AND ABILITY TO CONTROL IT OTHER THAN WITH A GLIDE AND MANUAL STEERING TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY AND OUT OF BUSY TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY FOR BOTH OUR SON AND THE PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND HIM. UPON HAVING IT TOW...

May 26, 2018 Engine 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD IN MA THE CAR ABRUPTLY STALLED AND LOST POWER AND ABILITY TO CONTROL IT OTHER THAN WITH A GLIDE AND MANUAL STEERING TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY AND OUT OF BUSY TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY FOR BOTH OUR SON AND THE PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND HIM. UPON HAVING IT TOW...

May 26, 2018 Power Train 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD IN MA THE CAR ABRUPTLY STALLED AND LOST POWER AND ABILITY TO CONTROL IT OTHER THAN WITH A GLIDE AND MANUAL STEERING TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY AND OUT OF BUSY TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY FOR BOTH OUR SON AND THE PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND HIM. UPON HAVING IT TOW...

May 26, 2018 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD IN MA THE CAR ABRUPTLY STALLED AND LOST POWER AND ABILITY TO CONTROL IT OTHER THAN WITH A GLIDE AND MANUAL STEERING TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY AND OUT OF BUSY TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY FOR BOTH OUR SON AND THE PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND HIM. UPON HAVING IT TOW...

May 26, 2018 Engine 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD IN MA THE CAR ABRUPTLY STALLED AND LOST POWER AND ABILITY TO CONTROL IT OTHER THAN WITH A GLIDE AND MANUAL STEERING TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY AND OUT OF BUSY TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY FOR BOTH OUR SON AND THE PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND HIM. UPON HAVING IT TOW...

May 26, 2018 Power Train 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD IN MA THE CAR ABRUPTLY STALLED AND LOST POWER AND ABILITY TO CONTROL IT OTHER THAN WITH A GLIDE AND MANUAL STEERING TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY AND OUT OF BUSY TRAFFIC, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY FOR BOTH OUR SON AND THE PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND HIM. UPON HAVING IT TOW...

May 4, 2018 Service Brakes 142,000 mi

MAY 1, 2018 LEXUS HEADQUARTERS US 19001 S WESTERN AVE TORRANCE, CA 90501 ATTN: CUSTOMER SERVICE I AM THE OWNER OF A 2006 RX400H I HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED HAS AN ABNORMAL LEAK IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR DESIGNATED C1391 ON COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE SERVICE DEPART...

May 4, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 142,000 mi

MAY 1, 2018 LEXUS HEADQUARTERS US 19001 S WESTERN AVE TORRANCE, CA 90501 ATTN: CUSTOMER SERVICE I AM THE OWNER OF A 2006 RX400H I HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED HAS AN ABNORMAL LEAK IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR DESIGNATED C1391 ON COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE SERVICE DEPART...

May 4, 2018 Service Brakes 142,000 mi

MAY 1, 2018 LEXUS HEADQUARTERS US 19001 S WESTERN AVE TORRANCE, CA 90501 ATTN: CUSTOMER SERVICE I AM THE OWNER OF A 2006 RX400H I HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED HAS AN ABNORMAL LEAK IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR DESIGNATED C1391 ON COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE SERVICE DEPART...

May 4, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 142,000 mi

MAY 1, 2018 LEXUS HEADQUARTERS US 19001 S WESTERN AVE TORRANCE, CA 90501 ATTN: CUSTOMER SERVICE I AM THE OWNER OF A 2006 RX400H I HAVE RECENTLY DISCOVERED HAS AN ABNORMAL LEAK IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR DESIGNATED C1391 ON COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE SERVICE DEPART...

Apr 11, 2018 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESEA...

Apr 11, 2018 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY RESPOND AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE VIN ONLINE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE ...

Apr 11, 2018 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESEA...

Apr 11, 2018 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY RESPOND AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE VIN ONLINE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE ...

Apr 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other 135,828 mi

THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. NEXT WERE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, THEN THE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS ABLE TO STEERED IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS ON THE STREET ROAD. I CHECKED FOR THE RECALLS RELATED TO THE VIN, BUT NO RECALLS FOR THI...

Apr 7, 2018 Service Brakes 135,828 mi

THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. NEXT WERE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, THEN THE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS ABLE TO STEERED IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS ON THE STREET ROAD. I CHECKED FOR THE RECALLS RELATED TO THE VIN, BUT NO RECALLS FOR THI...

Apr 7, 2018 Hybrid Propulsion System 135,828 mi

THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. NEXT WERE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, THEN THE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS ABLE TO STEERED IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS ON THE STREET ROAD. I CHECKED FOR THE RECALLS RELATED TO THE VIN, BUT NO RECALLS FOR THI...

Apr 7, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 135,828 mi

THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. NEXT WERE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, THEN THE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS ABLE TO STEERED IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS ON THE STREET ROAD. I CHECKED FOR THE RECALLS RELATED TO THE VIN, BUT NO RECALLS FOR THI...

Apr 7, 2018 Unknown Or Other 135,828 mi

THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. NEXT WERE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, THEN THE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS ABLE TO STEERED IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS ON THE STREET ROAD. I CHECKED FOR THE RECALLS RELATED TO THE VIN, BUT NO RECALLS FOR THI...

Apr 7, 2018 Service Brakes 135,828 mi

THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. NEXT WERE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, THEN THE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS ABLE TO STEERED IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS ON THE STREET ROAD. I CHECKED FOR THE RECALLS RELATED TO THE VIN, BUT NO RECALLS FOR THI...

Apr 7, 2018 Hybrid Propulsion System 135,828 mi

THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. NEXT WERE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, THEN THE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS ABLE TO STEERED IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS ON THE STREET ROAD. I CHECKED FOR THE RECALLS RELATED TO THE VIN, BUT NO RECALLS FOR THI...

Apr 7, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 135,828 mi

THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. NEXT WERE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON, THEN THE WAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS ABLE TO STEERED IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS ON THE STREET ROAD. I CHECKED FOR THE RECALLS RELATED TO THE VIN, BUT NO RECALLS FOR THI...

Apr 4, 2018 Engine 111,500 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING WITH NO POWER TO CONTROL OR NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Apr 4, 2018 Electrical System 111,500 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING WITH NO POWER TO CONTROL OR NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Apr 4, 2018 Steering 111,500 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING WITH NO POWER TO CONTROL OR NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Apr 4, 2018 Engine 111,500 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING WITH NO POWER TO CONTROL OR NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Apr 4, 2018 Electrical System 111,500 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING WITH NO POWER TO CONTROL OR NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Apr 4, 2018 Steering 111,500 mi

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITH NO WARNING WITH NO POWER TO CONTROL OR NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Feb 27, 2018 Service Brakes 1 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE BEEN WORKING PERFECTLY, AFTER OVERNIGHT THE VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS, INCLUDING THE MAL FUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT, MASTER WARNING LIGHT, AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM MESSAGE SHOWED UP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WERE IN MOTION, THE...

Feb 27, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE BEEN WORKING PERFECTLY, AFTER OVERNIGHT THE VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS, INCLUDING THE MAL FUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT, MASTER WARNING LIGHT, AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM MESSAGE SHOWED UP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WERE IN MOTION, THE...

Feb 27, 2018 Service Brakes 1 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE BEEN WORKING PERFECTLY, AFTER OVERNIGHT THE VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS, INCLUDING THE MAL FUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT, MASTER WARNING LIGHT, AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM MESSAGE SHOWED UP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WERE IN MOTION, THE...

Feb 27, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE BEEN WORKING PERFECTLY, AFTER OVERNIGHT THE VARIOUS WARNING LAMPS, INCLUDING THE MAL FUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT, BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT, MASTER WARNING LIGHT, AND CHECK VSC SYSTEM MESSAGE SHOWED UP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WERE IN MOTION, THE...

Feb 26, 2018 Structure 80,128 mi

THE VEHICLE DASH HAS DEVELOPED PREMATURE CRACKS, AND IS SHINING AND STICKY. LEXUS CLAIMS THIS IS ONLY A COSMETIC ISSUE HOWEVER THE DASH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE VEHICLE AND WITH THE DASH DETERIORATING THE FOAM PADDING IS HARDING CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE IN EVENT OF CRASH. LEXUS HAS ADMITTED TO T...

Feb 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other 80,128 mi

THE VEHICLE DASH HAS DEVELOPED PREMATURE CRACKS, AND IS SHINING AND STICKY. LEXUS CLAIMS THIS IS ONLY A COSMETIC ISSUE HOWEVER THE DASH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE VEHICLE AND WITH THE DASH DETERIORATING THE FOAM PADDING IS HARDING CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE IN EVENT OF CRASH. LEXUS HAS ADMITTED TO T...

Feb 26, 2018 Structure 80,128 mi

THE VEHICLE DASH HAS DEVELOPED PREMATURE CRACKS, AND IS SHINING AND STICKY. LEXUS CLAIMS THIS IS ONLY A COSMETIC ISSUE HOWEVER THE DASH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE VEHICLE AND WITH THE DASH DETERIORATING THE FOAM PADDING IS HARDING CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE IN EVENT OF CRASH. LEXUS HAS ADMITTED TO T...

Feb 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other 80,128 mi

THE VEHICLE DASH HAS DEVELOPED PREMATURE CRACKS, AND IS SHINING AND STICKY. LEXUS CLAIMS THIS IS ONLY A COSMETIC ISSUE HOWEVER THE DASH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE VEHICLE AND WITH THE DASH DETERIORATING THE FOAM PADDING IS HARDING CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE IN EVENT OF CRASH. LEXUS HAS ADMITTED TO T...

Jan 10, 2018 Structure 100,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN 2017 AND AM TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL. CONTACTED LEXUS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL HAS ENDED. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF RECALL. LEXUS IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL.

Jan 10, 2018 Structure 100,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN 2017 AND AM TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL. CONTACTED LEXUS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL HAS ENDED. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF RECALL. LEXUS IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL.

Nov 27, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

YEARS AGO, I BEGAN TO HAVE A SERIES OF BATTERY FAILURES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. EACH TIME, LEXUS JUST TOLD ME IT WAS A DEAD BATTERY, AND REPLACED IT (PRO RATA, NOT FREE TO ME). I GRADUALLY BECAME AWARE THAT THESE FAILURES WERE BEING ACCOMPANIED BY A MESSAGE TO "SHIFT TO P WHEN TURNING OFF IGNITI...

Nov 27, 2017 Electrical System 100,000 mi

YEARS AGO, I BEGAN TO HAVE A SERIES OF BATTERY FAILURES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. EACH TIME, LEXUS JUST TOLD ME IT WAS A DEAD BATTERY, AND REPLACED IT (PRO RATA, NOT FREE TO ME). I GRADUALLY BECAME AWARE THAT THESE FAILURES WERE BEING ACCOMPANIED BY A MESSAGE TO "SHIFT TO P WHEN TURNING OFF IGNITI...

Nov 27, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

YEARS AGO, I BEGAN TO HAVE A SERIES OF BATTERY FAILURES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. EACH TIME, LEXUS JUST TOLD ME IT WAS A DEAD BATTERY, AND REPLACED IT (PRO RATA, NOT FREE TO ME). I GRADUALLY BECAME AWARE THAT THESE FAILURES WERE BEING ACCOMPANIED BY A MESSAGE TO "SHIFT TO P WHEN TURNING OFF IGNITI...

Nov 27, 2017 Electrical System 100,000 mi

YEARS AGO, I BEGAN TO HAVE A SERIES OF BATTERY FAILURES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. EACH TIME, LEXUS JUST TOLD ME IT WAS A DEAD BATTERY, AND REPLACED IT (PRO RATA, NOT FREE TO ME). I GRADUALLY BECAME AWARE THAT THESE FAILURES WERE BEING ACCOMPANIED BY A MESSAGE TO "SHIFT TO P WHEN TURNING OFF IGNITI...

Aug 25, 2017 Service Brakes

BRAKE ACTUATOR OVERWORKING,BRAKES CHIRP WHEN PEDAL COMPRESSES,ALL DASH WARNING LIGHT ON. "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" - ABS,BRAKE,TRACTION CONTROL,RED CAUTION LIGHT. REGENERATIVE BRAKING NOT WORKING.

Aug 25, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

BRAKE ACTUATOR OVERWORKING,BRAKES CHIRP WHEN PEDAL COMPRESSES,ALL DASH WARNING LIGHT ON. "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" - ABS,BRAKE,TRACTION CONTROL,RED CAUTION LIGHT. REGENERATIVE BRAKING NOT WORKING.

Aug 25, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE ACTUATOR OVERWORKING,BRAKES CHIRP WHEN PEDAL COMPRESSES,ALL DASH WARNING LIGHT ON. "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" - ABS,BRAKE,TRACTION CONTROL,RED CAUTION LIGHT. REGENERATIVE BRAKING NOT WORKING.

Aug 25, 2017 Service Brakes

BRAKE ACTUATOR OVERWORKING,BRAKES CHIRP WHEN PEDAL COMPRESSES,ALL DASH WARNING LIGHT ON. "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" - ABS,BRAKE,TRACTION CONTROL,RED CAUTION LIGHT. REGENERATIVE BRAKING NOT WORKING.

Aug 25, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

BRAKE ACTUATOR OVERWORKING,BRAKES CHIRP WHEN PEDAL COMPRESSES,ALL DASH WARNING LIGHT ON. "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" - ABS,BRAKE,TRACTION CONTROL,RED CAUTION LIGHT. REGENERATIVE BRAKING NOT WORKING.

Aug 25, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE ACTUATOR OVERWORKING,BRAKES CHIRP WHEN PEDAL COMPRESSES,ALL DASH WARNING LIGHT ON. "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" - ABS,BRAKE,TRACTION CONTROL,RED CAUTION LIGHT. REGENERATIVE BRAKING NOT WORKING.

May 16, 2017 Engine 8,100,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 60-70 MPH, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT-OFF. LOST ALL POWER AND "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHTS CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. NOTIFIED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOCAL LEXUS DEALER WHO CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND RETURNED...

May 16, 2017 Engine 8,100,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 60-70 MPH, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT-OFF. LOST ALL POWER AND "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHTS CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. NOTIFIED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOCAL LEXUS DEALER WHO CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND RETURNED...

Jan 24, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 101,000 mi

VEHICLE APPEARED TO ENTER "FAIL-SAFE" MODE WITH REDUCED POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY RESULTING IN REDUCED ABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER, WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY LOST ALL POWER WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN, AND POWER-STEERING A...

Jan 24, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 101,000 mi

VEHICLE APPEARED TO ENTER "FAIL-SAFE" MODE WITH REDUCED POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY RESULTING IN REDUCED ABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER, WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY LOST ALL POWER WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN, AND POWER-STEERING A...

Nov 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 140,949 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 6/11/2016 WITH 125, 812 MILES. I AM NOW AT 140, 949 AND TODAY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR MY VSC MAINT LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND TRACK STABILIZER LIGHT ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LEXUS DEALER IN REGARDS TO CAMPAIGN ...

Nov 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 140,949 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 6/11/2016 WITH 125, 812 MILES. I AM NOW AT 140, 949 AND TODAY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR MY VSC MAINT LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND TRACK STABILIZER LIGHT ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LEXUS DEALER IN REGARDS TO CAMPAIGN ...

Nov 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 140,949 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 6/11/2016 WITH 125, 812 MILES. I AM NOW AT 140, 949 AND TODAY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR MY VSC MAINT LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND TRACK STABILIZER LIGHT ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LEXUS DEALER IN REGARDS TO CAMPAIGN ...

Nov 15, 2016 Unknown Or Other 140,949 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 6/11/2016 WITH 125, 812 MILES. I AM NOW AT 140, 949 AND TODAY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR MY VSC MAINT LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND TRACK STABILIZER LIGHT ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LEXUS DEALER IN REGARDS TO CAMPAIGN ...

Sep 10, 2016 Steering 168,000 mi

THE CAR (2006 RX400H) BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE.

Sep 10, 2016 Steering 168,000 mi

THE CAR (2006 RX400H) BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE.

Aug 16, 2016 Engine 79,000 mi

TWO DIFFERENT TIMES, AFTER DRIVING 2 HOURS OVER A MOUNTAIN PASS ON THE HIGHWAY, PULLING A SMALL POPUP CAMPER, THE VEHICLE DIED AT THE CAMPGROUND. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT THAT TOYOTA/LEXUS USED PRIUS INVERTERS ON 2006 HYLANDER AND RX440H VEHICLES AND THEY OVERHEAT AND FAIL BECAUSE THE...

Aug 16, 2016 Engine 79,000 mi

TWO DIFFERENT TIMES, AFTER DRIVING 2 HOURS OVER A MOUNTAIN PASS ON THE HIGHWAY, PULLING A SMALL POPUP CAMPER, THE VEHICLE DIED AT THE CAMPGROUND. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT THAT TOYOTA/LEXUS USED PRIUS INVERTERS ON 2006 HYLANDER AND RX440H VEHICLES AND THEY OVERHEAT AND FAIL BECAUSE THE...

Aug 13, 2016 Steering 188,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A RURAL ROAD AT 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, THE "PS" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, AND I HAD EXTREME DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE. I PULED OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I RESTARTED THE IGNITION AND THE POWER STEERING W...

Aug 13, 2016 Steering 188,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A RURAL ROAD AT 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, THE "PS" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, AND I HAD EXTREME DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE. I PULED OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I RESTARTED THE IGNITION AND THE POWER STEERING W...

Jul 5, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY DISPLAY STARTED READING "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" AND "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" SIMULTANEOUSLY. I SEARCHED AND SAW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE (INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE) FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES OF MY EXACT MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BUT FOR ...

Jul 5, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY DISPLAY STARTED READING "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" AND "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" SIMULTANEOUSLY. I SEARCHED AND SAW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE (INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE) FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES OF MY EXACT MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BUT FOR ...

Jul 5, 2016 Power Train 130,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY DISPLAY STARTED READING "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" AND "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" SIMULTANEOUSLY. I SEARCHED AND SAW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE (INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE) FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES OF MY EXACT MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BUT FOR ...

Jul 5, 2016 Electrical System 130,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY DISPLAY STARTED READING "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" AND "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" SIMULTANEOUSLY. I SEARCHED AND SAW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE (INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE) FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES OF MY EXACT MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BUT FOR ...

Jul 5, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 130,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY DISPLAY STARTED READING "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" AND "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" SIMULTANEOUSLY. I SEARCHED AND SAW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE (INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE) FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES OF MY EXACT MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BUT FOR ...

Jul 5, 2016 Power Train 130,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY DISPLAY STARTED READING "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" AND "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" SIMULTANEOUSLY. I SEARCHED AND SAW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE (INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE INSIDE THE INVERTER MODULE) FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES OF MY EXACT MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BUT FOR ...

Jun 7, 2016 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES, POWER STEERING, AND THE WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHIC...

Jun 7, 2016 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES, POWER STEERING, AND THE WINDOWS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHIC...

Mar 28, 2016 Air Bags 83,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT "SRS" INDICATOR ON DASH REMAINS ON DURING TRAVEL. THIS CONDITION IS SAID TO DISABLE THE ENTIRE RESTRAINT SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER AND CORPORATE LEXUS ABOUT THE ISSUE. BOTH HAVE ANNOUNCED, SINCE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, ITS OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CORR...

Mar 28, 2016 Air Bags 83,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT "SRS" INDICATOR ON DASH REMAINS ON DURING TRAVEL. THIS CONDITION IS SAID TO DISABLE THE ENTIRE RESTRAINT SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER AND CORPORATE LEXUS ABOUT THE ISSUE. BOTH HAVE ANNOUNCED, SINCE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, ITS OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CORR...

Feb 29, 2016 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

I HAVE ABS VSC AND SEVERAL OTHER LIGHTS ON ON THE DASH. THE RESPONSE FROM LEXUS IS I NEED A NEW ABS ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY. COSTS IS IN THE THOUSANDS. THE SIMILAR MODEL DESIGN PUMP WAS USED IN THE 2007-2011 CAMRY. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION ON THAT PUMP. WHY HAS THE RX400H AND THE HIG...

Feb 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

I HAVE ABS VSC AND SEVERAL OTHER LIGHTS ON ON THE DASH. THE RESPONSE FROM LEXUS IS I NEED A NEW ABS ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY. COSTS IS IN THE THOUSANDS. THE SIMILAR MODEL DESIGN PUMP WAS USED IN THE 2007-2011 CAMRY. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION ON THAT PUMP. WHY HAS THE RX400H AND THE HIG...

Feb 29, 2016 Structure Crash

ALL SERVICE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS VSC, AND INFO DISPLAY STATES SOME SORT OF VSC MALFUNCTION.

Feb 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash

ALL SERVICE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS VSC, AND INFO DISPLAY STATES SOME SORT OF VSC MALFUNCTION.

Feb 29, 2016 Electrical System Crash

ALL SERVICE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS VSC, AND INFO DISPLAY STATES SOME SORT OF VSC MALFUNCTION.

Feb 29, 2016 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

I HAVE ABS VSC AND SEVERAL OTHER LIGHTS ON ON THE DASH. THE RESPONSE FROM LEXUS IS I NEED A NEW ABS ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY. COSTS IS IN THE THOUSANDS. THE SIMILAR MODEL DESIGN PUMP WAS USED IN THE 2007-2011 CAMRY. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION ON THAT PUMP. WHY HAS THE RX400H AND THE HIG...

Feb 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

I HAVE ABS VSC AND SEVERAL OTHER LIGHTS ON ON THE DASH. THE RESPONSE FROM LEXUS IS I NEED A NEW ABS ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY. COSTS IS IN THE THOUSANDS. THE SIMILAR MODEL DESIGN PUMP WAS USED IN THE 2007-2011 CAMRY. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION ON THAT PUMP. WHY HAS THE RX400H AND THE HIG...

Feb 29, 2016 Structure Crash

ALL SERVICE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS VSC, AND INFO DISPLAY STATES SOME SORT OF VSC MALFUNCTION.

Feb 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash

ALL SERVICE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS VSC, AND INFO DISPLAY STATES SOME SORT OF VSC MALFUNCTION.

Feb 29, 2016 Electrical System Crash

ALL SERVICE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS VSC, AND INFO DISPLAY STATES SOME SORT OF VSC MALFUNCTION.

Feb 10, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

A FEW YEARS AGO THERE WERE 2 EPISODES OF SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL AND WITHOUT ANY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. THIS STOPPED WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. NO SIMILAR PROBLEM SINCE THEN UNTIL 4-6 WEEKS AGO WHEN 4 EXACTLY SIMILAR EPIS...

Feb 10, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

A FEW YEARS AGO THERE WERE 2 EPISODES OF SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL AND WITHOUT ANY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. THIS STOPPED WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. NO SIMILAR PROBLEM SINCE THEN UNTIL 4-6 WEEKS AGO WHEN 4 EXACTLY SIMILAR EPIS...

Apr 10, 2015 Electrical System 118,000 mi

AS WE WERE APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT, A WARNING SOUND WENT OFF, FOLLOWED BY THE ENTIRE CAR SHUTTING DOWN AND REFUSING TO TURN ON AGAIN. THE "HYBRID BATTERY FAILURE" WARNING MESSAGE CAME ON, AND WE WERE UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR ON AGAIN. WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, WHERE WE WAITED F...

Apr 10, 2015 Electrical System 118,000 mi

AS WE WERE APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT, A WARNING SOUND WENT OFF, FOLLOWED BY THE ENTIRE CAR SHUTTING DOWN AND REFUSING TO TURN ON AGAIN. THE "HYBRID BATTERY FAILURE" WARNING MESSAGE CAME ON, AND WE WERE UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR ON AGAIN. WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT, WHERE WE WAITED F...

Mar 23, 2015 Hybrid Propulsion System

2006 LEXUS RX 400H. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SYSTEM INVERTER, INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE SAFETY RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 9, 2009 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE STOPPED RESPONDING TO ANY ACCELERATION AND THE CONSUMER HAD...

Mar 23, 2015 Hybrid Propulsion System

2006 LEXUS RX 400H. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SYSTEM INVERTER, INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE SAFETY RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 9, 2009 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE STOPPED RESPONDING TO ANY ACCELERATION AND THE CONSUMER HAD...

Mar 8, 2015 Electrical System 168,280 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I BUMPED A TREE WITH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRROR. THE IMPACT WAS SLIGHT, ESTIMATED SPEED WAS 5MPH AS THE DRIVEWAY WAS ICY. THE WHEELS WERE NOT TURNED MUCH AS THAT PORTION OF THE DRIVEWAY IS STRAIGHT. AFTER THE IMPACT, I FOUND THAT THE WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TU...

Mar 8, 2015 Steering 168,280 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I BUMPED A TREE WITH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRROR. THE IMPACT WAS SLIGHT, ESTIMATED SPEED WAS 5MPH AS THE DRIVEWAY WAS ICY. THE WHEELS WERE NOT TURNED MUCH AS THAT PORTION OF THE DRIVEWAY IS STRAIGHT. AFTER THE IMPACT, I FOUND THAT THE WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TU...

Mar 8, 2015 Electrical System 168,280 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I BUMPED A TREE WITH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRROR. THE IMPACT WAS SLIGHT, ESTIMATED SPEED WAS 5MPH AS THE DRIVEWAY WAS ICY. THE WHEELS WERE NOT TURNED MUCH AS THAT PORTION OF THE DRIVEWAY IS STRAIGHT. AFTER THE IMPACT, I FOUND THAT THE WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TU...

Mar 8, 2015 Steering 168,280 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I BUMPED A TREE WITH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRROR. THE IMPACT WAS SLIGHT, ESTIMATED SPEED WAS 5MPH AS THE DRIVEWAY WAS ICY. THE WHEELS WERE NOT TURNED MUCH AS THAT PORTION OF THE DRIVEWAY IS STRAIGHT. AFTER THE IMPACT, I FOUND THAT THE WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TU...

Mar 6, 2015 Power Train 114,275 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I-70, ELEVATED SECTION DOWN TOWN DENVER, VEHICLE LOST POWER, WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INCLUDING HYBRID SYSTEM, CHECK ENGINE, ANTISKID, AND SEVERAL OTHERS. VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP AFTER DIFFICULTY GETTING TO THE SAFETY LANE NEARLY CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER TH...

Mar 6, 2015 Power Train 114,275 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I-70, ELEVATED SECTION DOWN TOWN DENVER, VEHICLE LOST POWER, WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON INCLUDING HYBRID SYSTEM, CHECK ENGINE, ANTISKID, AND SEVERAL OTHERS. VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP AFTER DIFFICULTY GETTING TO THE SAFETY LANE NEARLY CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER TH...

Jan 31, 2015 Wheels 100,000 mi

WHEN APPROACHING SPEED OF 55 REAR WHEEL BEGINS TO WOBBLE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON SIMILAR VEHICLE THAT DESCRIBES THIS PROBLEM IN THE FOLLOWING LINK HTTP://WWW.CNBC.COM/ID/101022824. *TR

Jan 31, 2015 Wheels 100,000 mi

WHEN APPROACHING SPEED OF 55 REAR WHEEL BEGINS TO WOBBLE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON SIMILAR VEHICLE THAT DESCRIBES THIS PROBLEM IN THE FOLLOWING LINK HTTP://WWW.CNBC.COM/ID/101022824. *TR

Nov 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 94,800 mi

ON NOVEMBER 12, 2014 EVENING, I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND GOING UP A HILL IN MY CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY I HEARD A THUMP SOUND AND THEN MY LEXUS RX400H LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR STALLED. IT WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS I WAS GOING UP A STEEP HILL. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHI...

Nov 27, 2014 Electrical System 94,800 mi

ON NOVEMBER 12, 2014 EVENING, I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND GOING UP A HILL IN MY CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY I HEARD A THUMP SOUND AND THEN MY LEXUS RX400H LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR STALLED. IT WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS I WAS GOING UP A STEEP HILL. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHI...

Nov 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 94,800 mi

ON NOVEMBER 12, 2014 EVENING, I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND GOING UP A HILL IN MY CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY I HEARD A THUMP SOUND AND THEN MY LEXUS RX400H LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR STALLED. IT WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS I WAS GOING UP A STEEP HILL. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHI...

Nov 27, 2014 Electrical System 94,800 mi

ON NOVEMBER 12, 2014 EVENING, I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND GOING UP A HILL IN MY CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY I HEARD A THUMP SOUND AND THEN MY LEXUS RX400H LOST ALL POWER AND THE CAR STALLED. IT WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS I WAS GOING UP A STEEP HILL. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHI...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

MULTIPLE CRACKS AND MELTING DASHBOARD. THE DASH IS VERY STICKY AND IS FALLING OFF IN PIECES. I'M CONCERNED IF THE AIRBAGS EVER DEPLOY THIS DEFECTIVE DASH WILL BECOME AN IED! *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 75,000 mi

MULTIPLE CRACKS AND MELTING DASHBOARD. THE DASH IS VERY STICKY AND IS FALLING OFF IN PIECES. I'M CONCERNED IF THE AIRBAGS EVER DEPLOY THIS DEFECTIVE DASH WILL BECOME AN IED! *JS

Jul 25, 2014 Engine 65,000 mi

DEAR SIRS! THE CAR WAS BOUGHT FEB 2009 FROM IRA LEXUS IN DENVER MA WITH 17K MILES ON IT. NOW THE CAR HAS 65K MI. IT DID DIE ON THE STREET ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO MECHANICS DID CHECK THE CAR AND DID WRITE A REPORT, THAT THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING ISSUE WHICH WAS A REASON FOR THE RECAL...

Jul 25, 2014 Power Train 65,000 mi

DEAR SIRS! THE CAR WAS BOUGHT FEB 2009 FROM IRA LEXUS IN DENVER MA WITH 17K MILES ON IT. NOW THE CAR HAS 65K MI. IT DID DIE ON THE STREET ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO MECHANICS DID CHECK THE CAR AND DID WRITE A REPORT, THAT THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING ISSUE WHICH WAS A REASON FOR THE RECAL...

Jul 25, 2014 Engine 65,000 mi

DEAR SIRS! THE CAR WAS BOUGHT FEB 2009 FROM IRA LEXUS IN DENVER MA WITH 17K MILES ON IT. NOW THE CAR HAS 65K MI. IT DID DIE ON THE STREET ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO MECHANICS DID CHECK THE CAR AND DID WRITE A REPORT, THAT THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING ISSUE WHICH WAS A REASON FOR THE RECAL...

Jul 25, 2014 Power Train 65,000 mi

DEAR SIRS! THE CAR WAS BOUGHT FEB 2009 FROM IRA LEXUS IN DENVER MA WITH 17K MILES ON IT. NOW THE CAR HAS 65K MI. IT DID DIE ON THE STREET ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO MECHANICS DID CHECK THE CAR AND DID WRITE A REPORT, THAT THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURING ISSUE WHICH WAS A REASON FOR THE RECAL...

Jul 13, 2014 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

ABS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT FAILURE AND MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. *TR

Jul 13, 2014 Electrical System 138,000 mi

ABS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT FAILURE AND MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. *TR

Jul 13, 2014 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

ABS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT FAILURE AND MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. *TR

Jul 13, 2014 Electrical System 138,000 mi

ABS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT FAILURE AND MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILURE. *TR

Jun 6, 2014 Structure Crash 144,693 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING STRUCTURE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CEMENT BLOCK WALL IN FRONT OF ME. SINCE THE DISTANCE FROM HALF-WAY INTO THE PARKING SPACE TO THE WALL WAS SMALL (PROBABLY THREE TO FOUR FEET), I HAD NO TIME TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES BEFO...

Jun 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 144,693 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING STRUCTURE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CEMENT BLOCK WALL IN FRONT OF ME. SINCE THE DISTANCE FROM HALF-WAY INTO THE PARKING SPACE TO THE WALL WAS SMALL (PROBABLY THREE TO FOUR FEET), I HAD NO TIME TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES BEFO...

Jun 6, 2014 Structure 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H (HYBRID). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD EXHIBITED VERTICAL CRACKS NEAR THE AIR BAG HOUSING AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DE...

Jun 6, 2014 Structure Crash 144,693 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING STRUCTURE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CEMENT BLOCK WALL IN FRONT OF ME. SINCE THE DISTANCE FROM HALF-WAY INTO THE PARKING SPACE TO THE WALL WAS SMALL (PROBABLY THREE TO FOUR FEET), I HAD NO TIME TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES BEFO...

Jun 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 144,693 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING STRUCTURE, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CEMENT BLOCK WALL IN FRONT OF ME. SINCE THE DISTANCE FROM HALF-WAY INTO THE PARKING SPACE TO THE WALL WAS SMALL (PROBABLY THREE TO FOUR FEET), I HAD NO TIME TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES BEFO...

Jun 6, 2014 Structure 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H (HYBRID). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD EXHIBITED VERTICAL CRACKS NEAR THE AIR BAG HOUSING AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DE...

May 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

HAVING ENJOYED OWNING A LEXUS RX300, I MADE A HUGE "INVESTMENT" AND PURCHASED THE 2006 RX400H. IN APRIL OF 2014, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM. I ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY THE LEXUS DEALER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THE C...

May 4, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

HAVING ENJOYED OWNING A LEXUS RX300, I MADE A HUGE "INVESTMENT" AND PURCHASED THE 2006 RX400H. IN APRIL OF 2014, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM. I ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY THE LEXUS DEALER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THE C...

May 4, 2014 Structure 90,000 mi

HAVING ENJOYED OWNING A LEXUS RX300, I MADE A HUGE "INVESTMENT" AND PURCHASED THE 2006 RX400H. IN APRIL OF 2014, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM. I ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY THE LEXUS DEALER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THE C...

May 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

HAVING ENJOYED OWNING A LEXUS RX300, I MADE A HUGE "INVESTMENT" AND PURCHASED THE 2006 RX400H. IN APRIL OF 2014, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM. I ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY THE LEXUS DEALER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THE C...

May 4, 2014 Power Train 90,000 mi

HAVING ENJOYED OWNING A LEXUS RX300, I MADE A HUGE "INVESTMENT" AND PURCHASED THE 2006 RX400H. IN APRIL OF 2014, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM. I ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY THE LEXUS DEALER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THE C...

May 4, 2014 Structure 90,000 mi

HAVING ENJOYED OWNING A LEXUS RX300, I MADE A HUGE "INVESTMENT" AND PURCHASED THE 2006 RX400H. IN APRIL OF 2014, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM. I ATTEMPTED TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY THE LEXUS DEALER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THE C...

May 1, 2014 Structure 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. WE WERE TOLD THIS COULD BE A SAFETY RISK RELATED TO FUNCTION OF THE AIRBAG. LEXUS OFFERED TO PROVIDE A NEW DASHBOARD IF WE PAID THE LABOR CHARGE OF $800. EVENTUALLY THE DEALER SPLIT THE LABOR CHARGE WITH US AND WE REPLACED THE D...

May 1, 2014 Structure 82,000 mi

THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. WE WERE TOLD THIS COULD BE A SAFETY RISK RELATED TO FUNCTION OF THE AIRBAG. LEXUS OFFERED TO PROVIDE A NEW DASHBOARD IF WE PAID THE LABOR CHARGE OF $800. EVENTUALLY THE DEALER SPLIT THE LABOR CHARGE WITH US AND WE REPLACED THE D...

Apr 14, 2014 Structure 104,000 mi

THE CAR IS A HYBRID. IT WOULD NOT START (THE READY LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON), THEREFORE IT WAS INOPERABLE. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS PARKED AND DID NOT DIE WHILE DRIVING. IF IT WOULD HAVE DIED WHILE DRIVING, MANY DANGEROUS POSSIBILITIES COULD HAVE INCURRED. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO A LEXUS DEA...

Apr 14, 2014 Power Train 104,000 mi

THE CAR IS A HYBRID. IT WOULD NOT START (THE READY LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON), THEREFORE IT WAS INOPERABLE. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS PARKED AND DID NOT DIE WHILE DRIVING. IF IT WOULD HAVE DIED WHILE DRIVING, MANY DANGEROUS POSSIBILITIES COULD HAVE INCURRED. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO A LEXUS DEA...

Apr 14, 2014 Structure 104,000 mi

THE CAR IS A HYBRID. IT WOULD NOT START (THE READY LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON), THEREFORE IT WAS INOPERABLE. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS PARKED AND DID NOT DIE WHILE DRIVING. IF IT WOULD HAVE DIED WHILE DRIVING, MANY DANGEROUS POSSIBILITIES COULD HAVE INCURRED. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO A LEXUS DEA...

Apr 14, 2014 Power Train 104,000 mi

THE CAR IS A HYBRID. IT WOULD NOT START (THE READY LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON), THEREFORE IT WAS INOPERABLE. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS PARKED AND DID NOT DIE WHILE DRIVING. IF IT WOULD HAVE DIED WHILE DRIVING, MANY DANGEROUS POSSIBILITIES COULD HAVE INCURRED. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO A LEXUS DEA...

Apr 8, 2014 Hybrid Propulsion System 29,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FRESH POND ROAD AND MYRTLE AVENUE, MY LEXUS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD WAS "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM". SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED DEC 2012. ACCORDING TO LEXUS THE PROBLEM THE ...

Apr 8, 2014 Hybrid Propulsion System 29,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FRESH POND ROAD AND MYRTLE AVENUE, MY LEXUS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD WAS "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM". SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED DEC 2012. ACCORDING TO LEXUS THE PROBLEM THE ...

Apr 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 107,000 mi

PARKED, AND WHEN I TURNED ON CAR BOTH HIGHBEAMS WENT DIM. WENT TO REPLACE BULBS AND THE NEW BULBS ARE STILL DIM AND BEGINNING TO BUBBLE. *TR

Apr 7, 2014 Exterior Lighting 107,000 mi

PARKED, AND WHEN I TURNED ON CAR BOTH HIGHBEAMS WENT DIM. WENT TO REPLACE BULBS AND THE NEW BULBS ARE STILL DIM AND BEGINNING TO BUBBLE. *TR

Feb 24, 2014 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

SLOWING THE VEHICLE AT A STOP SIGN FROM ABOUT 20MPH. CONSTANTLY APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE. AT ABOUT 15MPH THE BRAKE PRESSURE INVOLUNTARILY RELEASED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD. MY FOOT WAS NEVER ON THE ACCELERATOR AND CONTINUED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE THROUGHOUT THE ACCELERATION. APPROX. 1/4...

Feb 24, 2014 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

SLOWING THE VEHICLE AT A STOP SIGN FROM ABOUT 20MPH. CONSTANTLY APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE. AT ABOUT 15MPH THE BRAKE PRESSURE INVOLUNTARILY RELEASED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD. MY FOOT WAS NEVER ON THE ACCELERATOR AND CONTINUED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE THROUGHOUT THE ACCELERATION. APPROX. 1/4...

Jan 26, 2014 Power Train 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Electrical System 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Hybrid Propulsion System 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Power Train 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Electrical System 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Hybrid Propulsion System 53,602 mi

LEAKAGE OF COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR DISCOVERED AND IN LESS THAN 50 MILES AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT LIT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE SYSTEM , NAMELY THE HYBRID INVERTER. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO A LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THE RADIATOR AND INVERTER WERE REPLACED. *TR

Jan 18, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 101,048 mi

AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT I STARTED TO BRAKE. MY BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE EVEN WHEN I PUMPED. I SWUNG MY CARE TO THE LEFT SO I WOULD NOT REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT. I HIT THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER REAR CORNER (ON MY LEFT) AND TOTALED MY LEXUS. MY BRAKES WERE FINE UP TO THAT MOMENT AND ALTHOUGH I C...

Jan 18, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 101,048 mi

AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT I STARTED TO BRAKE. MY BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE EVEN WHEN I PUMPED. I SWUNG MY CARE TO THE LEFT SO I WOULD NOT REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT. I HIT THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER REAR CORNER (ON MY LEFT) AND TOTALED MY LEXUS. MY BRAKES WERE FINE UP TO THAT MOMENT AND ALTHOUGH I C...

Nov 14, 2013 Hybrid Propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V396000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Nov 14, 2013 Hybrid Propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V396000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Oct 30, 2013 Steering 155,569 mi

WHILE TRAVELING EAST ON RT 2 IN MASSACHUSETTES THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BLEW OUT. AT THIS INSTANT THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED MAKING IT EXTRA DIFFICULT TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. I LATER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO LEXUS OF MANCHESTER NEW HAMPSHIRE WHERE I PURCH...

Oct 30, 2013 Steering 155,569 mi

WHILE TRAVELING EAST ON RT 2 IN MASSACHUSETTES THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BLEW OUT. AT THIS INSTANT THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED MAKING IT EXTRA DIFFICULT TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. I LATER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO LEXUS OF MANCHESTER NEW HAMPSHIRE WHERE I PURCH...

Aug 11, 2013 Structure 45,000 mi

THE BLACK PLASTIC FINISH TRIM ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TRIANGULAR WINDOW BLEW OFF ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE, SINCE NOW THAT I AM AWARE OF IT...I HAVE NOTICED THAT OTHER LEXUS SUV'S OF THE SAME OR SIMILAR MODELS HAVE THAT PIECE MISSING! I SAW 3 ...

Aug 11, 2013 Structure 45,000 mi

THE BLACK PLASTIC FINISH TRIM ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TRIANGULAR WINDOW BLEW OFF ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE, SINCE NOW THAT I AM AWARE OF IT...I HAVE NOTICED THAT OTHER LEXUS SUV'S OF THE SAME OR SIMILAR MODELS HAVE THAT PIECE MISSING! I SAW 3 ...

Jul 5, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND P0AA6 WARNING ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD, COULD NOT START UP. THERE WERE CRACKED BODY SEAMS ABOVE THE REAR DOOR STRUT MOUNTS ALLOWING WATER INTRUSION TO FLOOD THE ENTIRE BOTTOM WELL UNDER THE FLOOR BOARDS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE ENTIRE HYBRID BATTERY SYSTE...

Jul 5, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND P0AA6 WARNING ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD, COULD NOT START UP. THERE WERE CRACKED BODY SEAMS ABOVE THE REAR DOOR STRUT MOUNTS ALLOWING WATER INTRUSION TO FLOOD THE ENTIRE BOTTOM WELL UNDER THE FLOOR BOARDS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE ENTIRE HYBRID BATTERY SYSTE...

Jul 5, 2013 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND P0AA6 WARNING ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD, COULD NOT START UP. THERE WERE CRACKED BODY SEAMS ABOVE THE REAR DOOR STRUT MOUNTS ALLOWING WATER INTRUSION TO FLOOD THE ENTIRE BOTTOM WELL UNDER THE FLOOR BOARDS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE ENTIRE HYBRID BATTERY SYSTE...

Jul 5, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND P0AA6 WARNING ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD, COULD NOT START UP. THERE WERE CRACKED BODY SEAMS ABOVE THE REAR DOOR STRUT MOUNTS ALLOWING WATER INTRUSION TO FLOOD THE ENTIRE BOTTOM WELL UNDER THE FLOOR BOARDS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE ENTIRE HYBRID BATTERY SYSTE...

Jul 5, 2013 Structure 70,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND P0AA6 WARNING ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD, COULD NOT START UP. THERE WERE CRACKED BODY SEAMS ABOVE THE REAR DOOR STRUT MOUNTS ALLOWING WATER INTRUSION TO FLOOD THE ENTIRE BOTTOM WELL UNDER THE FLOOR BOARDS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE ENTIRE HYBRID BATTERY SYSTE...

Jul 5, 2013 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND P0AA6 WARNING ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD, COULD NOT START UP. THERE WERE CRACKED BODY SEAMS ABOVE THE REAR DOOR STRUT MOUNTS ALLOWING WATER INTRUSION TO FLOOD THE ENTIRE BOTTOM WELL UNDER THE FLOOR BOARDS WHICH SHORTED OUT THE ENTIRE HYBRID BATTERY SYSTE...

Jul 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE WITH THE BRAKES BEING DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED, JUMPED A CURB AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED T...

Jul 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE WITH THE BRAKES BEING DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED, JUMPED A CURB AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED T...

Apr 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IN OPERATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED, CRASHING INTO A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWE...

Apr 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IN OPERATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED, CRASHING INTO A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWE...

Apr 15, 2013 Structure Crash 96,300 mi

AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE ON THE 4TH LEVEL OF A 6 STORY PARKING BUILDING, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED (LOUNGED) FORWARD. THERE WERE STEEL CABLES (RAIL GUARDS) THAT STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM GOING OVER AND NOSE DIV...

Apr 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 96,300 mi

AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE ON THE 4TH LEVEL OF A 6 STORY PARKING BUILDING, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED (LOUNGED) FORWARD. THERE WERE STEEL CABLES (RAIL GUARDS) THAT STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM GOING OVER AND NOSE DIV...

Apr 15, 2013 Structure Crash 96,300 mi

AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE ON THE 4TH LEVEL OF A 6 STORY PARKING BUILDING, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED (LOUNGED) FORWARD. THERE WERE STEEL CABLES (RAIL GUARDS) THAT STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM GOING OVER AND NOSE DIV...

Apr 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 96,300 mi

AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE ON THE 4TH LEVEL OF A 6 STORY PARKING BUILDING, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP, SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED (LOUNGED) FORWARD. THERE WERE STEEL CABLES (RAIL GUARDS) THAT STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM GOING OVER AND NOSE DIV...

Mar 22, 2013 Hybrid Propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS BEING THE HYBRID INV...

Mar 22, 2013 Hybrid Propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS BEING THE HYBRID INV...

Feb 3, 2013 Service Brakes

I OWN A LEXUS RX400H 2006. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HAS LURCHED FORWARD (I.E. ACCELERATED) BEFORE STOPPING WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. I WENT TO THE WILKIE LEXUS DEALERSHIP IN HAVERFORD, PA ON JANUARY 31, 2013. A TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A TEST ON THE VEHICLE AND...

Feb 3, 2013 Service Brakes

I OWN A LEXUS RX400H 2006. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HAS LURCHED FORWARD (I.E. ACCELERATED) BEFORE STOPPING WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. I WENT TO THE WILKIE LEXUS DEALERSHIP IN HAVERFORD, PA ON JANUARY 31, 2013. A TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A TEST ON THE VEHICLE AND...

Jan 18, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE LEXUS RX400H WITHIN THE CITY AND TRIED TO BRAKE SUDDENLY TO AVOID A FAILED CAR IN MY LANE. I PUSHED REALLY HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CONTINUED TO STEP HARD ON THE BRAKE. THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION WHATSOEVER. IT APPEARED AS IF PRESSING VERY HARD ON THE BRAKE JUST DISABLED THE...

Jan 18, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE LEXUS RX400H WITHIN THE CITY AND TRIED TO BRAKE SUDDENLY TO AVOID A FAILED CAR IN MY LANE. I PUSHED REALLY HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND CONTINUED TO STEP HARD ON THE BRAKE. THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION WHATSOEVER. IT APPEARED AS IF PRESSING VERY HARD ON THE BRAKE JUST DISABLED THE...

Oct 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 97,500 mi

THIS IS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION/UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. I TURNED OFF OF A MAJOR ROAD INTO A SMALL, CROWDED PARKING LOT. AS I SLOWLY PULLED INTO AN AVAILABLE SPACE (WITH A CAR PARKED ON EACH SIDE OF ME), THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. ALTHOUGH I KEPT JAMMING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COUL...

Oct 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 97,500 mi

THIS IS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION/UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT. I TURNED OFF OF A MAJOR ROAD INTO A SMALL, CROWDED PARKING LOT. AS I SLOWLY PULLED INTO AN AVAILABLE SPACE (WITH A CAR PARKED ON EACH SIDE OF ME), THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. ALTHOUGH I KEPT JAMMING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COUL...

Apr 4, 2012 Fuel System, Other 62,000 mi

TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 75-80 MPH, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT-OFF. LOST ALL POWER AND "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHTS CAME ON. WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE INVERTER ON THIS CAR WAS RECALLED IN JUNE 2011 AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE IN...

Apr 4, 2012 Steering 62,000 mi

TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 75-80 MPH, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT-OFF. LOST ALL POWER AND "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHTS CAME ON. WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE INVERTER ON THIS CAR WAS RECALLED IN JUNE 2011 AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE IN...

Apr 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 75-80 MPH, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT-OFF. LOST ALL POWER AND "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHTS CAME ON. WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE INVERTER ON THIS CAR WAS RECALLED IN JUNE 2011 AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE IN...

Apr 4, 2012 Fuel System, Other 62,000 mi

TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 75-80 MPH, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT-OFF. LOST ALL POWER AND "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHTS CAME ON. WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE INVERTER ON THIS CAR WAS RECALLED IN JUNE 2011 AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE IN...

Apr 4, 2012 Steering 62,000 mi

TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 75-80 MPH, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT-OFF. LOST ALL POWER AND "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHTS CAME ON. WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE INVERTER ON THIS CAR WAS RECALLED IN JUNE 2011 AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE IN...

Apr 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE BETWEEN 75-80 MPH, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT-OFF. LOST ALL POWER AND "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM" LIGHTS CAME ON. WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE INVERTER ON THIS CAR WAS RECALLED IN JUNE 2011 AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE IN...

Mar 17, 2012 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 17, 2012 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Nov 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400 HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE HOOD, FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE STALLING. THE CONTACT ADDED THAT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED STATING TO CHECK ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING 4...

Nov 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400 HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE HOOD, FOLLOWED BY THE ENGINE STALLING. THE CONTACT ADDED THAT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED STATING TO CHECK ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING 4...

Jul 1, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 61,200 mi

1A. AFTER PUTTING THE KEY IN TO KEY HOLE, IF YOUR START THE CAR RIGHT AWAY, IT WILL GIVE YOU A FAILURE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" OR"SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE STARTING" EVEN IT WAS ALREADY PARKED. 1B. POWER DRAINED IF RADIO WAS ON FOR 10-20 MIN AND CAR WILL NOT START 2. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR I...

Jul 1, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 61,200 mi

1A. AFTER PUTTING THE KEY IN TO KEY HOLE, IF YOUR START THE CAR RIGHT AWAY, IT WILL GIVE YOU A FAILURE "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" OR"SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE STARTING" EVEN IT WAS ALREADY PARKED. 1B. POWER DRAINED IF RADIO WAS ON FOR 10-20 MIN AND CAR WILL NOT START 2. IT USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR I...

Jun 29, 2011 Tires 9,000 mi

PREMATURE TIRE WEAR; MY VEHICLE HAS 37,000 MILES, BUT HAS WORN THROUGH ITS 3RD SET FRONT TIRES. THE FIRST SET I BELIEVE WAS GOODYEAR (TIRES ON CAR AT PURCHASE), SECOND SET KUMHO, AND THIRD MICHELIN ENERGIES. LEXUS CLAIMS IT IS BAD LUCK AND WON'T FURTHER INVESTIGATE TO DATE. BACK TIRES WEAR MUCH S...

Jun 29, 2011 Tires 9,000 mi

PREMATURE TIRE WEAR; MY VEHICLE HAS 37,000 MILES, BUT HAS WORN THROUGH ITS 3RD SET FRONT TIRES. THE FIRST SET I BELIEVE WAS GOODYEAR (TIRES ON CAR AT PURCHASE), SECOND SET KUMHO, AND THIRD MICHELIN ENERGIES. LEXUS CLAIMS IT IS BAD LUCK AND WON'T FURTHER INVESTIGATE TO DATE. BACK TIRES WEAR MUCH S...

Jun 24, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 109,000 mi

THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM INVOLVES HYBRID INVERTERS IN LEXUS HYBRID VEHICLES. THIS PARTICULAR CASE INVOLVES A 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLE WITH ABOUT 109,000 MILES ON IT THAT HAD RECEIVED ALL RECOMMENDED, SCHEDULED, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. IN THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING, ALL POWER TO PROPEL THE V...

Jun 24, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 109,000 mi

THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM INVOLVES HYBRID INVERTERS IN LEXUS HYBRID VEHICLES. THIS PARTICULAR CASE INVOLVES A 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLE WITH ABOUT 109,000 MILES ON IT THAT HAD RECEIVED ALL RECOMMENDED, SCHEDULED, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. IN THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING, ALL POWER TO PROPEL THE V...

May 9, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 106,000 mi

THE CAR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS TRAVELING 70+MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS LEFT ONLY WITH BRAKES. MY PASSENGER NOTED A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE THE FAILURE THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED STRANGE, BUT THERE WERE NO INDICATORS ON THE DASH. CAR WAS TOWED TO LEXUS DEALERSHIP WHICH STATED THAT THE INVER...

May 9, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 106,000 mi

THE CAR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS TRAVELING 70+MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS LEFT ONLY WITH BRAKES. MY PASSENGER NOTED A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE THE FAILURE THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED STRANGE, BUT THERE WERE NO INDICATORS ON THE DASH. CAR WAS TOWED TO LEXUS DEALERSHIP WHICH STATED THAT THE INVER...

May 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

UNEXPECTED VEHICLE ACCELERATION - LACK OF ADEQUATE BRAKING DURING DISENGAGEMENT OF HYBRID REGENERATIVE BRAKING.

May 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

UNEXPECTED VEHICLE ACCELERATION - LACK OF ADEQUATE BRAKING DURING DISENGAGEMENT OF HYBRID REGENERATIVE BRAKING.

May 3, 2011 Electrical System 106,867 mi

ON FRIDAY EVENING APRIL 29 2011 , I WAS DRIVING ON THE NY THROUGHWAY SOUTH BOUND TO NY CITY. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I LOST ALL POWER AND I HAVE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND I CANNOT RESTART THE CAR THEN I TURNED ON THE BLINKERS BUT IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES ALL POWER WERE GONE IT WAS DARK AND VERY DANGE...

May 3, 2011 Electrical System 106,867 mi

ON FRIDAY EVENING APRIL 29 2011 , I WAS DRIVING ON THE NY THROUGHWAY SOUTH BOUND TO NY CITY. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I LOST ALL POWER AND I HAVE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND I CANNOT RESTART THE CAR THEN I TURNED ON THE BLINKERS BUT IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES ALL POWER WERE GONE IT WAS DARK AND VERY DANGE...

Apr 24, 2011 Electrical System 105,000 mi

1. NONE, LUCKILY I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP WHEN THE PART SEEMED TO POP OUT OF GEAR. THE CAR SEEMED TO BE RUNNING NOT QUITE AS SMOOTH 2 WEEKS PRIOR SO I HAD IT CHECKED @ THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IF THIS PART WERE TO MALFUNCTION @ HIGH SPEED I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ISSUE...

Apr 24, 2011 Electrical System 105,000 mi

1. NONE, LUCKILY I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP WHEN THE PART SEEMED TO POP OUT OF GEAR. THE CAR SEEMED TO BE RUNNING NOT QUITE AS SMOOTH 2 WEEKS PRIOR SO I HAD IT CHECKED @ THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IF THIS PART WERE TO MALFUNCTION @ HIGH SPEED I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ISSUE...

Mar 14, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 64,031 mi

DRIVING OFF A STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR JUST DIED. CHECK AWD - CVT - HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON . TOWED TO DEALER NEXT MORNING AND THEY CALLED TO SAY LUCKY IT IS UNDER WARRANTY ( I HAVE 64000 MILES , WARRANTY IS 70 K ) AND IT NEEDS A NEW INVERTER. I HAVE NOT SEEN BILL BUT HERE IT IS $ 7 TO $ ...

Mar 14, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 64,031 mi

DRIVING OFF A STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR JUST DIED. CHECK AWD - CVT - HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON . TOWED TO DEALER NEXT MORNING AND THEY CALLED TO SAY LUCKY IT IS UNDER WARRANTY ( I HAVE 64000 MILES , WARRANTY IS 70 K ) AND IT NEEDS A NEW INVERTER. I HAVE NOT SEEN BILL BUT HERE IT IS $ 7 TO $ ...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND PROCEEDING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS BEING THE HYBRID I...

Feb 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HYBRID INVERTER HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND PROCEEDING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS BEING THE HYBRID I...

Feb 16, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 123,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HYBRID INVERTER HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO...

Feb 12, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 51,000 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR SUMMARY: AT A STEADY RATE OF SPEED ON THE HWY, THE CAR SURGES AND PULLS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH RIDE. WHEN BRAKING EXPERIENCE SHORT BURSTS OF ACCELERATION. I AM CONCERNED AS THIS SEEMS TO BE LEADING TO AN INVERTER FAILURE...

Feb 12, 2011 Electrical System 51,000 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR SUMMARY: AT A STEADY RATE OF SPEED ON THE HWY, THE CAR SURGES AND PULLS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH RIDE. WHEN BRAKING EXPERIENCE SHORT BURSTS OF ACCELERATION. I AM CONCERNED AS THIS SEEMS TO BE LEADING TO AN INVERTER FAILURE...

Feb 12, 2011 Hybrid Propulsion System 51,000 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR SUMMARY: AT A STEADY RATE OF SPEED ON THE HWY, THE CAR SURGES AND PULLS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH RIDE. WHEN BRAKING EXPERIENCE SHORT BURSTS OF ACCELERATION. I AM CONCERNED AS THIS SEEMS TO BE LEADING TO AN INVERTER FAILURE...

Feb 12, 2011 Electrical System 51,000 mi

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR SUMMARY: AT A STEADY RATE OF SPEED ON THE HWY, THE CAR SURGES AND PULLS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH RIDE. WHEN BRAKING EXPERIENCE SHORT BURSTS OF ACCELERATION. I AM CONCERNED AS THIS SEEMS TO BE LEADING TO AN INVERTER FAILURE...

Dec 21, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

NO FAILURE, YET. BUT VEHICLE (LEXUS RX400H - 2006) IS A HYBRID. THERE IS A SEPARATE COOLING SYSTEM FOR THE HYBRID COMPONENTS (INVERTER, AND ELECTRIC MOTORS IN TRANSAXLE). COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSAXLE. IF ALL COOLANT LEAKS OUT, THE INVERTER WILL FAIL. WITHOUT THE INVERTER, THERE IS NO P...

Dec 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

NO FAILURE, YET. BUT VEHICLE (LEXUS RX400H - 2006) IS A HYBRID. THERE IS A SEPARATE COOLING SYSTEM FOR THE HYBRID COMPONENTS (INVERTER, AND ELECTRIC MOTORS IN TRANSAXLE). COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSAXLE. IF ALL COOLANT LEAKS OUT, THE INVERTER WILL FAIL. WITHOUT THE INVERTER, THERE IS NO P...

Dec 21, 2010 Power Train 90,000 mi

NO FAILURE, YET. BUT VEHICLE (LEXUS RX400H - 2006) IS A HYBRID. THERE IS A SEPARATE COOLING SYSTEM FOR THE HYBRID COMPONENTS (INVERTER, AND ELECTRIC MOTORS IN TRANSAXLE). COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSAXLE. IF ALL COOLANT LEAKS OUT, THE INVERTER WILL FAIL. WITHOUT THE INVERTER, THERE IS NO P...

Dec 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

NO FAILURE, YET. BUT VEHICLE (LEXUS RX400H - 2006) IS A HYBRID. THERE IS A SEPARATE COOLING SYSTEM FOR THE HYBRID COMPONENTS (INVERTER, AND ELECTRIC MOTORS IN TRANSAXLE). COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSAXLE. IF ALL COOLANT LEAKS OUT, THE INVERTER WILL FAIL. WITHOUT THE INVERTER, THERE IS NO P...

Dec 9, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400 HYBRID (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN SUDDENLY WITH NO POWER BRAKES OR POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT A NEW HYBRID SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE ...

Dec 9, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400 HYBRID (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN SUDDENLY WITH NO POWER BRAKES OR POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT A NEW HYBRID SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE ...

Dec 2, 2010 Structure 145,000 mi

2006 LEXUS RX400H (AND OTHER TOYOTA/LEXUS MODELS). ANTI BACTERIAL / MOLD COATING ON A/C EVAPORATOR BEGINS SHEDDING WITH AGE/TIME AND BLOWS WHITE POWDER/DUST THROUGH VEHICLE. LEXUS SAYS IT'S ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, AND IT'S PERFECTLY SAFE. HOW CAN IT BE SAFE TO INHALE / INGEST A FOREIGN SUBSTANCE? HA...

Dec 2, 2010 Structure 145,000 mi

2006 LEXUS RX400H (AND OTHER TOYOTA/LEXUS MODELS). ANTI BACTERIAL / MOLD COATING ON A/C EVAPORATOR BEGINS SHEDDING WITH AGE/TIME AND BLOWS WHITE POWDER/DUST THROUGH VEHICLE. LEXUS SAYS IT'S ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, AND IT'S PERFECTLY SAFE. HOW CAN IT BE SAFE TO INHALE / INGEST A FOREIGN SUBSTANCE? HA...

Nov 3, 2010 Tires 10,000 mi

THE 2006 LEXUS RX400H HAS CONTINUOUSLY DEMONSTRATED EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE INSIDE FRONT TIRE WEAR. THE ORIGINAL FACTORY TIRES WERE REPORTED AS WORN OUT AT A 10K MILE DEALER INSPECTION, AND THAT IS AFTER AN INSPECTION AT 5K MILES BROUGHT NO PROBLEMS TO MY ATTENTION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 50K MILES, ON T...

Nov 3, 2010 Tires 10,000 mi

THE 2006 LEXUS RX400H HAS CONTINUOUSLY DEMONSTRATED EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE INSIDE FRONT TIRE WEAR. THE ORIGINAL FACTORY TIRES WERE REPORTED AS WORN OUT AT A 10K MILE DEALER INSPECTION, AND THAT IS AFTER AN INSPECTION AT 5K MILES BROUGHT NO PROBLEMS TO MY ATTENTION. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 50K MILES, ON T...

Oct 26, 2010 Electrical System 51,000 mi

DEAD STARTER BATTERY - 1. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW (WE ARE ORIGINAL OWNERS) THE STARTER BATTERY WOULD BE DEAD IF WE DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR FOR 4 OR MORE DAYS (OBVIOUSLY NOT BEING ABLE TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE WHERE IT WOULD SIT WITHOUT A CHARGER NEARBY LIKE TO AN AIRPORT). LEXUS HAS REPLACED THE BATTE...

Oct 26, 2010 Electrical System 51,000 mi

DEAD STARTER BATTERY - 1. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW (WE ARE ORIGINAL OWNERS) THE STARTER BATTERY WOULD BE DEAD IF WE DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR FOR 4 OR MORE DAYS (OBVIOUSLY NOT BEING ABLE TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE WHERE IT WOULD SIT WITHOUT A CHARGER NEARBY LIKE TO AN AIRPORT). LEXUS HAS REPLACED THE BATTE...

Oct 15, 2010 Power Train 38,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. STOP AT A STOP SIGN ON A VERY STEEP HILL. START TO PULL OUT ON TO A VERY BUSY ROAD. WHILE GIVING THE CAR GAS TO GO IT COMPLETELY GOES DEAD. NOTHING WILL WORK. PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND BACKED IT DOWN THE STEEP HILL TO A FLAT SURFACE. WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. *TR

Oct 15, 2010 Power Train 38,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. STOP AT A STOP SIGN ON A VERY STEEP HILL. START TO PULL OUT ON TO A VERY BUSY ROAD. WHILE GIVING THE CAR GAS TO GO IT COMPLETELY GOES DEAD. NOTHING WILL WORK. PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND BACKED IT DOWN THE STEEP HILL TO A FLAT SURFACE. WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. *TR

Oct 13, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND CAR SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER AND ALL THE "CHECK" LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED INVERTER FAILURE. *TR

Oct 13, 2010 Power Train 60,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND CAR SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER AND ALL THE "CHECK" LIGHTS CAME ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED INVERTER FAILURE. *TR

Oct 12, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT HE WAS ABLE TO COAST IT TO A STOP ON AN EXIT RAMP. THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HYBRID BATTERY WA...

Oct 12, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT HE WAS ABLE TO COAST IT TO A STOP ON AN EXIT RAMP. THE HYBRID SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HYBRID BATTERY WA...

Aug 30, 2010 Fuel System, Other 75,000 mi

VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STOPS RUNNING WHILE DRIVING - ENDED UP BEING A FAILED INVERTER. *TR

Aug 30, 2010 Power Train 55,165 mi

DRIVING AT 40 MPH, VEHICLE ENGINE STOPPED,SHUT DOWN, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES LOST POWER ASSIST. *TR

Aug 30, 2010 Fuel System, Other 75,000 mi

VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STOPS RUNNING WHILE DRIVING - ENDED UP BEING A FAILED INVERTER. *TR

Aug 30, 2010 Power Train 55,165 mi

DRIVING AT 40 MPH, VEHICLE ENGINE STOPPED,SHUT DOWN, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES LOST POWER ASSIST. *TR

Jul 30, 2010 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2006 LEXUS 400H THE ENGINE, POWER STEERING, LIGHTS, EVERYTHING! JUST QUIT AND THE CAR HAD TO BE MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER WHAT SO EVER. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. THE CAR'S INVERTER HAD FAILED. THIS CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND SERVICED BY THE DEALER FOR ITS ENTIRE LIFE AND HA...

Jul 30, 2010 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A 2006 LEXUS 400H THE ENGINE, POWER STEERING, LIGHTS, EVERYTHING! JUST QUIT AND THE CAR HAD TO BE MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER WHAT SO EVER. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. THE CAR'S INVERTER HAD FAILED. THIS CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND SERVICED BY THE DEALER FOR ITS ENTIRE LIFE AND HA...

Jul 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INVERTER FAILED WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE COMPUTER AND ENGINE TO FAIL. THE INVERTER WAS ...

Jul 22, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INVERTER FAILED WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE COMPUTER AND ENGINE TO FAIL. THE INVERTER WAS ...

Jul 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INVERTER FAILED WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE COMPUTER AND ENGINE TO FAIL. THE INVERTER WAS ...

Jul 22, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INVERTER FAILED WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE COMPUTER AND ENGINE TO FAIL. THE INVERTER WAS ...

Jul 17, 2010 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I READ ON THE EDMUNDS SITE FOR LEXUS 400H, MANY OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC INVERTER ON THE MODEL YEAR 2006. I OWN THIS CAR AND I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEM. I BELIEVE YOUR AGENCY SHOULD BE LOOKING INTO THIS SITUATION AS IT APPEARS THAT OWNERS ARE REPORTING THAT ...

Jul 17, 2010 Electrical System 85,000 mi

I READ ON THE EDMUNDS SITE FOR LEXUS 400H, MANY OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC INVERTER ON THE MODEL YEAR 2006. I OWN THIS CAR AND I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEM. I BELIEVE YOUR AGENCY SHOULD BE LOOKING INTO THIS SITUATION AS IT APPEARS THAT OWNERS ARE REPORTING THAT ...

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA LEXUS RX400H HYBRID. WHILE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE WERE ILLUMINATED. AN ALARM WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ...

Jun 10, 2010 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA LEXUS RX400H HYBRID. WHILE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE WERE ILLUMINATED. AN ALARM WARNING LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ...

Jun 8, 2010 Tires 30,000 mi

LEXUS RX-400H TIRES WEAR OUT SOONER THAN THEY SHOULD. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Tires 30,000 mi

LEXUS RX-400H TIRES WEAR OUT SOONER THAN THEY SHOULD. *TR

May 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT BRAKING PROBLEM IN MY 2006 LEXUS RX400H AS DESCRIBED IN RECENT "CAR GUYS" COLUMN. WHILE COASTING TO A STOP WITH FOOT LIGHTLY ON BRAKE PEDAL, IF I SUDDENLY STEP HARDER ON BRAKE, IT SEEMS TO DISENGAGE FOR A SECOND BEFORE THE BRAKE TAKES HOLD AGAIN. MY GUESS, SAME AS THE ...

May 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT BRAKING PROBLEM IN MY 2006 LEXUS RX400H AS DESCRIBED IN RECENT "CAR GUYS" COLUMN. WHILE COASTING TO A STOP WITH FOOT LIGHTLY ON BRAKE PEDAL, IF I SUDDENLY STEP HARDER ON BRAKE, IT SEEMS TO DISENGAGE FOR A SECOND BEFORE THE BRAKE TAKES HOLD AGAIN. MY GUESS, SAME AS THE ...

May 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 63,105 mi

LEXUS RX400H 2006 - ABS - WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, IF THE CAR IS ON A BUMPY ROAD, THE BRAKES SEEM TO GIVE OUT AND THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN AS CAR SWITCHES FROM REGENERATIVE BRAKING TO REGULAR BRAKES. I HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND THEY HAV...

May 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 63,105 mi

LEXUS RX400H 2006 - ABS - WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, IF THE CAR IS ON A BUMPY ROAD, THE BRAKES SEEM TO GIVE OUT AND THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN AS CAR SWITCHES FROM REGENERATIVE BRAKING TO REGULAR BRAKES. I HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND THEY HAV...

May 4, 2010 Structure

MY UNCLE BUMPED HIS LEG ON THE DOOR EDGE OF HIS 2006 LEXUS400H, CUTTING HIS LEG WHICH REQUIRED 5 STITCHES. THE EXTERIOR PANEL IS MUCH BIGGER THAT THE INTERIOR PANEL WHICH LEAVES A HUGE POINTED SECTION THAT STICKS OUT RATHER THAN TAPERING SAFELY IN: IF YOU LOOK STRAIGHT DOWN ON IT YOU CAN SEE HOW IT ...

May 4, 2010 Structure

MY UNCLE BUMPED HIS LEG ON THE DOOR EDGE OF HIS 2006 LEXUS400H, CUTTING HIS LEG WHICH REQUIRED 5 STITCHES. THE EXTERIOR PANEL IS MUCH BIGGER THAT THE INTERIOR PANEL WHICH LEAVES A HUGE POINTED SECTION THAT STICKS OUT RATHER THAN TAPERING SAFELY IN: IF YOU LOOK STRAIGHT DOWN ON IT YOU CAN SEE HOW IT ...

Apr 28, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 46,100 mi

MY 2006 LEXUS RX 400H HAS EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION. IT SEEMS TO STALL THE ENGINE. BRING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECKING. THE DEALER SAID MY VEHICLE USES INCORRECT GRADE OF GASOLINE OR NOT GOOD QUALITY GASOLINE AND RECOMMEND THAT I SHALL ALWAYS USE BETTER QUALITY GASOLINE, I.E. ...

Apr 28, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 46,100 mi

MY 2006 LEXUS RX 400H HAS EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION. IT SEEMS TO STALL THE ENGINE. BRING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR CHECKING. THE DEALER SAID MY VEHICLE USES INCORRECT GRADE OF GASOLINE OR NOT GOOD QUALITY GASOLINE AND RECOMMEND THAT I SHALL ALWAYS USE BETTER QUALITY GASOLINE, I.E. ...

Apr 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH ON A BUMPY ROAD SURFACE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM BECOMES FAULTY CAUSING UNPREDICTABLE STOPPING DISTANCES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED AND THE DEALER WAS...

Apr 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH ON A BUMPY ROAD SURFACE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM BECOMES FAULTY CAUSING UNPREDICTABLE STOPPING DISTANCES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED AND THE DEALER WAS...

Apr 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,800 mi

MOMENTARY ACCELERATION DURING NORMAL BRAKING. PROBLEM OCCURS REGULARLY (BUT NOT EVERY TIME) DURING NORMAL BRAKING. LEXUS DEALER SERVICE WRITER REPORTS THIS AS NORMAL AND EXPECTED PERFORMANCE. IT APPEARS THAT NORMAL BRAKING STARTS WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKES AND THEN TRANSITIONS TO FRICTION BRAKES. ...

Apr 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,800 mi

MOMENTARY ACCELERATION DURING NORMAL BRAKING. PROBLEM OCCURS REGULARLY (BUT NOT EVERY TIME) DURING NORMAL BRAKING. LEXUS DEALER SERVICE WRITER REPORTS THIS AS NORMAL AND EXPECTED PERFORMANCE. IT APPEARS THAT NORMAL BRAKING STARTS WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKES AND THEN TRANSITIONS TO FRICTION BRAKES. ...

Apr 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,401 mi

VEHICLE LOST CONTROL ON BRAKES AND ALMOST STALLS WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 1 YEAR AGO AND NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND AND NOW IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES. THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND WHAT IS CAUSING IT. IT HAS BEEN A HAZARD TO DRIVE. THE COMPUTER WAS CHANGED AND STILL IT OCCURRED AND IS WITH SERVICE DEPARTMENT. ...

Apr 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,401 mi

VEHICLE LOST CONTROL ON BRAKES AND ALMOST STALLS WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 1 YEAR AGO AND NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND AND NOW IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES. THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND WHAT IS CAUSING IT. IT HAS BEEN A HAZARD TO DRIVE. THE COMPUTER WAS CHANGED AND STILL IT OCCURRED AND IS WITH SERVICE DEPARTMENT. ...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 58,292 mi

AS I WAS PULLING INTO MY PARKING SPACE AT WORK THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS I WAS BRAKING. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ACCELERATION CAUSED ME TO SLAM INTO THE WALL OF MY OFFICE BUILDING AND BOUNCED THE CAR BACK 3-4 FEET. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT ...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 58,292 mi

AS I WAS PULLING INTO MY PARKING SPACE AT WORK THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS I WAS BRAKING. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP NO MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ACCELERATION CAUSED ME TO SLAM INTO THE WALL OF MY OFFICE BUILDING AND BOUNCED THE CAR BACK 3-4 FEET. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT ...

Mar 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006, LEXUS, RX 400 H. A LEXUS CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEW TO ME LAST SUMMER. IT ACCELERATES SLIGHTLY WHEN I INITIATE BRAKING 2 OR 3 TIMES OUT OF 20 TIMES. I THOUGHT IT WAS "NORMAL" FOR A CAR WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IT STARTLES YOU WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT HARD PRESSURE ON THE...

Mar 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 32,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006, LEXUS, RX 400 H. A LEXUS CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEW TO ME LAST SUMMER. IT ACCELERATES SLIGHTLY WHEN I INITIATE BRAKING 2 OR 3 TIMES OUT OF 20 TIMES. I THOUGHT IT WAS "NORMAL" FOR A CAR WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IT STARTLES YOU WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT HARD PRESSURE ON THE...

Mar 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006, LEXUS, RX 400 H. A LEXUS CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEW TO ME LAST SUMMER. IT ACCELERATES SLIGHTLY WHEN I INITIATE BRAKING 2 OR 3 TIMES OUT OF 20 TIMES. I THOUGHT IT WAS "NORMAL" FOR A CAR WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IT STARTLES YOU WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT HARD PRESSURE ON THE...

Mar 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 32,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006, LEXUS, RX 400 H. A LEXUS CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEW TO ME LAST SUMMER. IT ACCELERATES SLIGHTLY WHEN I INITIATE BRAKING 2 OR 3 TIMES OUT OF 20 TIMES. I THOUGHT IT WAS "NORMAL" FOR A CAR WITH REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IT STARTLES YOU WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT HARD PRESSURE ON THE...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 145,000 mi

LEXUS RX 400H ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK BUILDING. INCURRED $10,000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION. NEVER HAS HAPPENED AGAIN-TOOK TO LEXUS DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED AFTER DAMAGES REPAIRED AT BODY SHOP. THE CONSUM...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 145,000 mi

LEXUS RX 400H ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK BUILDING. INCURRED $10,000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AS A RESULT OF UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION. NEVER HAS HAPPENED AGAIN-TOOK TO LEXUS DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED AFTER DAMAGES REPAIRED AT BODY SHOP. THE CONSUM...

Mar 4, 2010 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING 70 MILES PER HOUR THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO FLASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE INVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $700 TO HAVE THE PART...

Mar 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2006 LEXUS RX 400H AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE PRESSED THE CAR 'JUMPS' FORWARD. WE HAVE TAKEN OUR VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES TO REPORT THE ISSUE BUT THEY ALWAYS RETURN AND TELL US NOTHING IT WRONG WITH THE VEHICLES BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS EVENT DOES NOT OCCUR ALL ...

Mar 4, 2010 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE DRIVING 70 MILES PER HOUR THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO FLASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE INVERTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $700 TO HAVE THE PART...

Mar 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 40,000 mi

WE OWN A 2006 LEXUS RX 400H AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE PRESSED THE CAR 'JUMPS' FORWARD. WE HAVE TAKEN OUR VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES TO REPORT THE ISSUE BUT THEY ALWAYS RETURN AND TELL US NOTHING IT WRONG WITH THE VEHICLES BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS EVENT DOES NOT OCCUR ALL ...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H, ACCELERATED WHILE BRAKES WERE APPLIED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES WERE SUCH THAT THE THERE WAS A SLIGHT DELAY THAT HAD TO COMPENSATED FOR OR YOU WOULD PASS INTERSECTIONS OR TURNS. THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AT TIMES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H, ACCELERATED WHILE BRAKES WERE APPLIED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES WERE SUCH THAT THE THERE WAS A SLIGHT DELAY THAT HAD TO COMPENSATED FOR OR YOU WOULD PASS INTERSECTIONS OR TURNS. THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AT TIMES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H, ACCELERATED WHILE BRAKES WERE APPLIED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES WERE SUCH THAT THE THERE WAS A SLIGHT DELAY THAT HAD TO COMPENSATED FOR OR YOU WOULD PASS INTERSECTIONS OR TURNS. THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AT TIMES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 50,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H, ACCELERATED WHILE BRAKES WERE APPLIED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES WERE SUCH THAT THE THERE WAS A SLIGHT DELAY THAT HAD TO COMPENSATED FOR OR YOU WOULD PASS INTERSECTIONS OR TURNS. THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AT TIMES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA RECALL FOR PRIUS BRAKE ISSUE, OWNER OF A 2006 LEXUS 400H CONCERNED WITH BRAKING PROBLEM EXPERIENCE W/VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE INCIDENT WOULD OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS A...

Feb 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA RECALL FOR PRIUS BRAKE ISSUE, OWNER OF A 2006 LEXUS 400H CONCERNED WITH BRAKING PROBLEM EXPERIENCE W/VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE INCIDENT WOULD OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS A...

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA RECALL FOR PRIUS BRAKE ISSUE, OWNER OF A 2006 LEXUS 400H CONCERNED WITH BRAKING PROBLEM EXPERIENCE W/VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE INCIDENT WOULD OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS A...

Feb 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA RECALL FOR PRIUS BRAKE ISSUE, OWNER OF A 2006 LEXUS 400H CONCERNED WITH BRAKING PROBLEM EXPERIENCE W/VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE INCIDENT WOULD OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS A...

Feb 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I WAS APPROACHING A LIGHT INTERSECTION AT 50MPH. WHEN LIGHT CHANGED TO RED I TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES ABOUT 1,000FT FROM INTERSECTION. CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND BRAKES APPEARED NOT TO BE WORKING. I VEERED INTO MEDIAN TO AVOID STOPPED TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME AND THEN ENTERED INTERSECTION CLIPPING THE BAC...

Feb 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I WAS APPROACHING A LIGHT INTERSECTION AT 50MPH. WHEN LIGHT CHANGED TO RED I TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES ABOUT 1,000FT FROM INTERSECTION. CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND BRAKES APPEARED NOT TO BE WORKING. I VEERED INTO MEDIAN TO AVOID STOPPED TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME AND THEN ENTERED INTERSECTION CLIPPING THE BAC...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 75,000 mi

FOLLOWING ARE THE SERIES OF EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 11, 2009: 1.I WAS LOOKING FOR A PARKING SPACE IN THE PARKING GARAGE OF UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND. 2.I FOUND ONE OPEN SPACE ON MY LEFT. 3.I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SLOWED DOWN MY CAR TO ALMOST ZERO SPEED. 4.I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LEFT TOWARDS THE...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 75,000 mi

FOLLOWING ARE THE SERIES OF EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 11, 2009: 1.I WAS LOOKING FOR A PARKING SPACE IN THE PARKING GARAGE OF UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND. 2.I FOUND ONE OPEN SPACE ON MY LEFT. 3.I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SLOWED DOWN MY CAR TO ALMOST ZERO SPEED. 4.I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LEFT TOWARDS THE...

Feb 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 25 mi

BRAKE SLIPPAGE ON 2006 LEXUS RX400H - I BOUGHT THIS NEW IN 2005 AND EVER SINCE THEN, WE'VE SEEN THE SAME KIND OF BRAKE SLIPPAGE THAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE BEEN REPORTING. WHEN WE'RE BRAKING TO COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY LUNGE AS IF THE BRAKES STOPPED GRABBING OR SLIPPED. THE CAR DOES CO...

Feb 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 25 mi

BRAKE SLIPPAGE ON 2006 LEXUS RX400H - I BOUGHT THIS NEW IN 2005 AND EVER SINCE THEN, WE'VE SEEN THE SAME KIND OF BRAKE SLIPPAGE THAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE BEEN REPORTING. WHEN WE'RE BRAKING TO COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY LUNGE AS IF THE BRAKES STOPPED GRABBING OR SLIPPED. THE CAR DOES CO...

Feb 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Crash 76,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS RX400H WHICH I BELIEVE HAS EXACTLY THE SAME FLAW AS RECENTLY REPORTED IN THE PRIUS. SEVERAL YEARS AGO I HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT CAUSED BY MY CAR LURCHING FORWARD DURING BREAKING WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE LEXUS OF WATERTOWN DEALERS...

Feb 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Crash 76,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS RX400H WHICH I BELIEVE HAS EXACTLY THE SAME FLAW AS RECENTLY REPORTED IN THE PRIUS. SEVERAL YEARS AGO I HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT CAUSED BY MY CAR LURCHING FORWARD DURING BREAKING WHICH CAUSED ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR INTO THE LEXUS OF WATERTOWN DEALERS...

Feb 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

BRAKES SLIP ON MY LEXUS 400 HYBRID SUV, 2006 MODEL. THIS OCCASIONAL SLIPPAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION AND THEY SAY THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THESE INCIDENTS HAVE CONTINUED TO HAPPEN FROM 2006 PURCHASE DATE UNTIL THE...

Feb 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

BRAKES SLIP ON MY LEXUS 400 HYBRID SUV, 2006 MODEL. THIS OCCASIONAL SLIPPAGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF THIS CAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION AND THEY SAY THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THESE INCIDENTS HAVE CONTINUED TO HAPPEN FROM 2006 PURCHASE DATE UNTIL THE...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 30,500 mi

I OWN 2 2006 LEXUS RX 400 H HYBRID SUV'S. FROM THE FIRST WEEK I COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE WHEN YOU DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CAR WOULD LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE FOR 1 OR 2 SECONDS. THE LEXUS DEALER HAS DISMISSED MY COMPLAINT EACH TIME. NOW THERE A...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

RE: LEXUS RX400H NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST BY TOYOTA. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF BRAKING/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. TOYOTA WON'T DO ANYTHING EXCEPT SAY BRING IT IN FOR A TEST DRIVE. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN TEST DRIVEN SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM DOES NOT DUPLICATE. IT IS RARE, BUT IT IS DANGEROUS. ...

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 21,000 mi

RE: LEXUS RX400H NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST BY TOYOTA. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF BRAKING/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. TOYOTA WON'T DO ANYTHING EXCEPT SAY BRING IT IN FOR A TEST DRIVE. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN TEST DRIVEN SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM DOES NOT DUPLICATE. IT IS RARE, BUT IT IS DANGEROUS. ...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 30,500 mi

I OWN 2 2006 LEXUS RX 400 H HYBRID SUV'S. FROM THE FIRST WEEK I COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE WHEN YOU DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CAR WOULD LURCH FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE FOR 1 OR 2 SECONDS. THE LEXUS DEALER HAS DISMISSED MY COMPLAINT EACH TIME. NOW THERE A...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21,000 mi

RE: LEXUS RX400H NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST BY TOYOTA. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF BRAKING/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. TOYOTA WON'T DO ANYTHING EXCEPT SAY BRING IT IN FOR A TEST DRIVE. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN TEST DRIVEN SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM DOES NOT DUPLICATE. IT IS RARE, BUT IT IS DANGEROUS. ...

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 21,000 mi

RE: LEXUS RX400H NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST BY TOYOTA. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF BRAKING/ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. TOYOTA WON'T DO ANYTHING EXCEPT SAY BRING IT IN FOR A TEST DRIVE. IT HAS ALREADY BEEN TEST DRIVEN SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM DOES NOT DUPLICATE. IT IS RARE, BUT IT IS DANGEROUS. ...

Feb 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 35,000 mi

MY LEXUS RX400 H HYBRID VEHICLE IS EXPERIECING SMILAR PROBLEM REGARDING THE BREAK LIKE TOYOTA PRIUS . WHEN BUMPY , DOWN HILL AND ICE ROAD, THE BRAKE WILL EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY DISABLE AND THE CAR WILL MOVE FORWARD.WHEN BRAKING ON UNEVEN OR SLIPPERY SURFACES, THE BRAKING SYSTEM GETS CONFUSED AND BRAKI...

Feb 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 36,500 mi

I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP LAST MORNING OF FEB 3 2010 FOR MY REGULAR SERIVICE. I DIDN'T KNOW YET THAT TIME ABOUT THE STORY BEHIND THE BREAK TIME LAG OF PRIUS. BECAUSE THAT DAY I TOLD LEXUS TO TAKE A LOOK ON MY BRAKE AS I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE PRIUS. MY CAR IS A RX400H 2006 MODEL. NOT...

Feb 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 35,000 mi

MY LEXUS RX400 H HYBRID VEHICLE IS EXPERIECING SMILAR PROBLEM REGARDING THE BREAK LIKE TOYOTA PRIUS . WHEN BUMPY , DOWN HILL AND ICE ROAD, THE BRAKE WILL EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY DISABLE AND THE CAR WILL MOVE FORWARD.WHEN BRAKING ON UNEVEN OR SLIPPERY SURFACES, THE BRAKING SYSTEM GETS CONFUSED AND BRAKI...

Feb 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 36,500 mi

I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP LAST MORNING OF FEB 3 2010 FOR MY REGULAR SERIVICE. I DIDN'T KNOW YET THAT TIME ABOUT THE STORY BEHIND THE BREAK TIME LAG OF PRIUS. BECAUSE THAT DAY I TOLD LEXUS TO TAKE A LOOK ON MY BRAKE AS I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE PRIUS. MY CAR IS A RX400H 2006 MODEL. NOT...

Feb 5, 2010 Power Train 43,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H BRAKE MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY. IN FREQUENTLY, AFTER LONG STEADY CONTROLLED BRAKING DOWN A HILL, THE BRAKES ON MY LEXUS WILL RELEASE WITHOUT INPUT FROM ME FOR A SECOND IN TIME. THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAUSES ME TO PRESS ON THE PEDDLE AND THE CAR'S BRAKING PERFORMANCE RETURNS...

Feb 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H HAS A BRAKE ISSUE. INSTEAD OF STOPPING IT SOMETIME ACCELERATES AND CONTINUOUS BRAKING LEADS IT TO STOP. THE HYBRID TECHNOLOGY FORCES MANY OF US TO CHANGE ALL FOUR COMPANY FITTED ALL FOUR TIRES JUST IN 2 YEARS. VERY DISAPPOINTED BY PAYING PREMIUM FOR PREMIUM BRAND BUT NOT GETTING PREMI...

Feb 5, 2010 Tires 20,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H HAS A BRAKE ISSUE. INSTEAD OF STOPPING IT SOMETIME ACCELERATES AND CONTINUOUS BRAKING LEADS IT TO STOP. THE HYBRID TECHNOLOGY FORCES MANY OF US TO CHANGE ALL FOUR COMPANY FITTED ALL FOUR TIRES JUST IN 2 YEARS. VERY DISAPPOINTED BY PAYING PREMIUM FOR PREMIUM BRAND BUT NOT GETTING PREMI...

Feb 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 50,200 mi

2006 LEXUS RX 400 AT SLOW SPEEDS STEPS ON BRAKE AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR ABOUT 2 - 3 SECONDS. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENTS AS I HAVE ALLOW ENOUGH SPACE FOR BRAKES TO RESPOND. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN WITH ANY PATTERN AND IS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING, IF A POTHOLE OR BUMP IN THE ROAD IS HIT OR WHEN EITHER THE TEMPERATURES ARE REALLY COLD (ON OCCASION) OR THE HYBRID BATTERY CHARGE IS CLOSE TO FULL, THE CAR'S REGENERATIVE BRAKING STOPS AND THERE IS A DELAY IN THE FRICTION BRAKES BEING APPLIED BY THE SYSTEM. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAR ...

Feb 5, 2010 Power Train 43,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H BRAKE MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY. IN FREQUENTLY, AFTER LONG STEADY CONTROLLED BRAKING DOWN A HILL, THE BRAKES ON MY LEXUS WILL RELEASE WITHOUT INPUT FROM ME FOR A SECOND IN TIME. THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAUSES ME TO PRESS ON THE PEDDLE AND THE CAR'S BRAKING PERFORMANCE RETURNS...

Feb 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H HAS A BRAKE ISSUE. INSTEAD OF STOPPING IT SOMETIME ACCELERATES AND CONTINUOUS BRAKING LEADS IT TO STOP. THE HYBRID TECHNOLOGY FORCES MANY OF US TO CHANGE ALL FOUR COMPANY FITTED ALL FOUR TIRES JUST IN 2 YEARS. VERY DISAPPOINTED BY PAYING PREMIUM FOR PREMIUM BRAND BUT NOT GETTING PREMI...

Feb 5, 2010 Tires 20,000 mi

LEXUS RX400H HAS A BRAKE ISSUE. INSTEAD OF STOPPING IT SOMETIME ACCELERATES AND CONTINUOUS BRAKING LEADS IT TO STOP. THE HYBRID TECHNOLOGY FORCES MANY OF US TO CHANGE ALL FOUR COMPANY FITTED ALL FOUR TIRES JUST IN 2 YEARS. VERY DISAPPOINTED BY PAYING PREMIUM FOR PREMIUM BRAND BUT NOT GETTING PREMI...

Feb 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 50,200 mi

2006 LEXUS RX 400 AT SLOW SPEEDS STEPS ON BRAKE AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR ABOUT 2 - 3 SECONDS. THIS HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENTS AS I HAVE ALLOW ENOUGH SPACE FOR BRAKES TO RESPOND. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN WITH ANY PATTERN AND IS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING, IF A POTHOLE OR BUMP IN THE ROAD IS HIT OR WHEN EITHER THE TEMPERATURES ARE REALLY COLD (ON OCCASION) OR THE HYBRID BATTERY CHARGE IS CLOSE TO FULL, THE CAR'S REGENERATIVE BRAKING STOPS AND THERE IS A DELAY IN THE FRICTION BRAKES BEING APPLIED BY THE SYSTEM. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAR ...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN LATE 2005, MY 2006 LEXUS RX 400H HYBRID SUV WILL LOSE BRAKING EFFORT WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. I HAVE PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAINTAIN BRAKING FORCE TO STOP THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU GO OVER A CERTAIN TYPE OF BUMP WHEN THE BRA...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 50 mi

I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING OF THIS SAME PROBLEM (MY BRAKES FAIL ALSO WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH ROADS) SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THEY HAVE BEEN TELLING ME ITS NORMAL AND DENY ITS EVEN A PROBLEM. EB. 4: NHTSA TODAY ANNOUNCED IT IS OPENING A FORMAL INVESTIGATION OF THE TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID MO...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN LATE 2005, MY 2006 LEXUS RX 400H HYBRID SUV WILL LOSE BRAKING EFFORT WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. I HAVE PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAINTAIN BRAKING FORCE TO STOP THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU GO OVER A CERTAIN TYPE OF BUMP WHEN THE BRA...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 50 mi

I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING OF THIS SAME PROBLEM (MY BRAKES FAIL ALSO WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH ROADS) SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2006 LEXUS RX400H. THEY HAVE BEEN TELLING ME ITS NORMAL AND DENY ITS EVEN A PROBLEM. EB. 4: NHTSA TODAY ANNOUNCED IT IS OPENING A FORMAL INVESTIGATION OF THE TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID MO...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY ACCELERATES OR LUNGES FORWARD WHEN I STEP ON BRAKE AND AM BRAKING OVER UNEVEN PART OF THE ROAD. *TR

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS RX-400H, AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED BRAKING PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE FOR THE PAST 1-2 YEARS THAT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE PROBLEM GENERALLY OCCURS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN ABOUT 25-45 MPH, AND INVOLVES A SUDDEN DECREASE IN BRAKING DECELERATION WITH CONSTANT BRAKE PRESS...

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY ACCELERATES OR LUNGES FORWARD WHEN I STEP ON BRAKE AND AM BRAKING OVER UNEVEN PART OF THE ROAD. *TR

Feb 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS RX-400H, AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED BRAKING PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE FOR THE PAST 1-2 YEARS THAT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE PROBLEM GENERALLY OCCURS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN ABOUT 25-45 MPH, AND INVOLVES A SUDDEN DECREASE IN BRAKING DECELERATION WITH CONSTANT BRAKE PRESS...

Feb 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

I HAVE 2006 LEXUS RX 400H AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKE AS PRIUS HAS. WHEN I SLOW DOWN A CAR AND MY CAR HITS A ROUGH PATCH OF SURFACE, OR POTHOLE, THE BRAKE SEEMS TO RELEASE AND I EXPERIENCE 'BRAKE SURGING'. SEVERAL INSTANCE I ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN BECAUSE THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AT AN ...

Feb 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

I HAVE 2006 LEXUS RX 400H AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKE AS PRIUS HAS. WHEN I SLOW DOWN A CAR AND MY CAR HITS A ROUGH PATCH OF SURFACE, OR POTHOLE, THE BRAKE SEEMS TO RELEASE AND I EXPERIENCE 'BRAKE SURGING'. SEVERAL INSTANCE I ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN BECAUSE THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AT AN ...

Jul 1, 2009 Electrical System 87,218 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, CAR SHUT DOWN TOTALLY. *TR

Jul 1, 2009 Electrical System 87,218 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, CAR SHUT DOWN TOTALLY. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Tires 23,782 mi

ONE ANOTHER VICTIM OF OE TIRES OF INFERIOR QUALITY + ALIGNMENT ISSUES OF LEXUS RX 400H. I AM FILING A FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST LEXUS COMPANY. RECENTLY, I DROVE THE SUV (@ 125 MILES AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE) TO MY DEALER TO GET THE RECALL OF 'POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY' FIXED. THE DEALER PHONED TO T...

Apr 15, 2009 Tires 23,782 mi

ONE ANOTHER VICTIM OF OE TIRES OF INFERIOR QUALITY + ALIGNMENT ISSUES OF LEXUS RX 400H. I AM FILING A FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST LEXUS COMPANY. RECENTLY, I DROVE THE SUV (@ 125 MILES AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE) TO MY DEALER TO GET THE RECALL OF 'POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY' FIXED. THE DEALER PHONED TO T...

Feb 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,130 mi

I HAVE A 2006RX 400H, WITH 60K MILES, AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I BROKE DOWN 2 WEEKS AGO ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, WITHOUT BRAKES, LOUD WARNING SOUNDS, AND FAILURE LIGHTS ALL OVER THE DASH. MY CHOICES AT THAT TIME WERE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, CENTER DIVIDER DID NOT EXIST BUT INSTEAD WAS A CONC...

Feb 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,130 mi

I HAVE A 2006RX 400H, WITH 60K MILES, AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I BROKE DOWN 2 WEEKS AGO ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, WITHOUT BRAKES, LOUD WARNING SOUNDS, AND FAILURE LIGHTS ALL OVER THE DASH. MY CHOICES AT THAT TIME WERE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, CENTER DIVIDER DID NOT EXIST BUT INSTEAD WAS A CONC...

Jan 23, 2009 Tires 17,824 mi

EXCESSIVE AND UNEVEN TIRE WEAR FOR STANDARD TIRES EQUIPPED ON THIS VEHICLE. AFTER 17K MILES AND TIRE ROTATIONS EVERY 5K MILES, I WAS TOLD THAT THE INNER EDGE OF ALL FOUR GOODYEAR TIRES WERE BALD OR CLOSE TO BALD AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH MICHELIN TIRES AT A COST OF $1,297. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS...

Jan 23, 2009 Tires 17,824 mi

EXCESSIVE AND UNEVEN TIRE WEAR FOR STANDARD TIRES EQUIPPED ON THIS VEHICLE. AFTER 17K MILES AND TIRE ROTATIONS EVERY 5K MILES, I WAS TOLD THAT THE INNER EDGE OF ALL FOUR GOODYEAR TIRES WERE BALD OR CLOSE TO BALD AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH MICHELIN TIRES AT A COST OF $1,297. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS...

Jan 11, 2009 Steering 35,140 mi

I WAS DRIVING 2006 LEXUS 400H WHEN I NOTICED THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FADE. OUTSIDE TEMP WAS 21 DEGREES AND I TRAVELED ONLY 8 MILES. I WENT OUT ON THE ROAD A HALF HOUR LATER. I HAD TO USE TWO HANDS ON THE WHEEL HALF WAY TO THE STORE SINCE POWER STEERING HAD FADED GREATLY. WHEN I GOT INTO THE ...

Jan 11, 2009 Steering 35,140 mi

I WAS DRIVING 2006 LEXUS 400H WHEN I NOTICED THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FADE. OUTSIDE TEMP WAS 21 DEGREES AND I TRAVELED ONLY 8 MILES. I WENT OUT ON THE ROAD A HALF HOUR LATER. I HAD TO USE TWO HANDS ON THE WHEEL HALF WAY TO THE STORE SINCE POWER STEERING HAD FADED GREATLY. WHEN I GOT INTO THE ...

Sep 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 32,000 mi

THE REGENERATIVE BRAKES ON MY LEXUS RX 400H WILL STOP WORKING DURING NORMAL BRAKING OPERATION CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BREAK PEDAL TO COMPENSATE FOR THE LOSS OF REGENERATIVE BREAKING. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE A B...

Sep 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 32,000 mi

THE REGENERATIVE BRAKES ON MY LEXUS RX 400H WILL STOP WORKING DURING NORMAL BRAKING OPERATION CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BREAK PEDAL TO COMPENSATE FOR THE LOSS OF REGENERATIVE BREAKING. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE A B...

Sep 9, 2008 Steering 33,226 mi

MAKING A TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE STEERING MECHANISM EXPERIENCED A FAILURE THAT LEAD TO AN NEAR INABILITY TO STEER. THE STEERING WAS SO STIFF WITH OCCASIONAL UNCOMMANDED INPUTS THAT IT WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO USE. IMAGINE THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE DURING HIGHWAY SPEED DRIVING...

Sep 9, 2008 Steering 33,226 mi

MAKING A TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE STEERING MECHANISM EXPERIENCED A FAILURE THAT LEAD TO AN NEAR INABILITY TO STEER. THE STEERING WAS SO STIFF WITH OCCASIONAL UNCOMMANDED INPUTS THAT IT WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO USE. IMAGINE THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE DURING HIGHWAY SPEED DRIVING...

Aug 8, 2008 Structure

AS I'M SURE YOU ARE AWARE ' HYBRID CARS ARE VERY QUIET AND THUS PRESENT A DANGER TO PEOPLE WALKING THROUGH PARKING LOTS. THE DANGER IS PARTICULARLY SERIOUS WHEN THOSE DRIVING THE HYBRIDS ARE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES - NO MATTER HOW CAREFULLY THE DRIVERS ARE BACKING OUT! PEDESTRIANS DEPEND ON...

Aug 8, 2008 Structure

AS I'M SURE YOU ARE AWARE ' HYBRID CARS ARE VERY QUIET AND THUS PRESENT A DANGER TO PEOPLE WALKING THROUGH PARKING LOTS. THE DANGER IS PARTICULARLY SERIOUS WHEN THOSE DRIVING THE HYBRIDS ARE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACES - NO MATTER HOW CAREFULLY THE DRIVERS ARE BACKING OUT! PEDESTRIANS DEPEND ON...

Aug 6, 2008 Tires 21,500 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, I WAS TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE HWY AT 60 MPH WHEN ONE OF MY TIRES "BLEW". I DID NOTICE THAT I HAD RUN OVER ANY ROAD DEBRIS BUT THE TIRE HAD A TWO INCH SLICE IN THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION, ORIGINAL LEXUS EQUIPMENT, A MICHELIN 235/55R18 ...

Aug 6, 2008 Tires 21,500 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, I WAS TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE HWY AT 60 MPH WHEN ONE OF MY TIRES "BLEW". I DID NOTICE THAT I HAD RUN OVER ANY ROAD DEBRIS BUT THE TIRE HAD A TWO INCH SLICE IN THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION, ORIGINAL LEXUS EQUIPMENT, A MICHELIN 235/55R18 ...

Jun 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NORMALLY MAINTAINED AND LIGHTLY DRIVEN. ONE YEAR OF AGE OF THE VEHICLE, WHEN DRIVEN ON LEVEL DRY SURFACES, THE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE BECAME ERRATIC AND REMAINS ERRATIC. IN EVERYDAY USE THE VEHICLE WILL TEND TO OVERBRAKE OR UNDERBRAKE DEPENDING UPON THE MECHANICAL LOADING OF THE HYBRI...

Jun 14, 2008 Power Train 9,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NORMALLY MAINTAINED AND LIGHTLY DRIVEN. ONE YEAR OF AGE OF THE VEHICLE, WHEN DRIVEN ON LEVEL DRY SURFACES, THE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE BECAME ERRATIC AND REMAINS ERRATIC. IN EVERYDAY USE THE VEHICLE WILL TEND TO OVERBRAKE OR UNDERBRAKE DEPENDING UPON THE MECHANICAL LOADING OF THE HYBRI...

Jun 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NORMALLY MAINTAINED AND LIGHTLY DRIVEN. ONE YEAR OF AGE OF THE VEHICLE, WHEN DRIVEN ON LEVEL DRY SURFACES, THE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE BECAME ERRATIC AND REMAINS ERRATIC. IN EVERYDAY USE THE VEHICLE WILL TEND TO OVERBRAKE OR UNDERBRAKE DEPENDING UPON THE MECHANICAL LOADING OF THE HYBRI...

Jun 14, 2008 Power Train 9,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS NORMALLY MAINTAINED AND LIGHTLY DRIVEN. ONE YEAR OF AGE OF THE VEHICLE, WHEN DRIVEN ON LEVEL DRY SURFACES, THE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE BECAME ERRATIC AND REMAINS ERRATIC. IN EVERYDAY USE THE VEHICLE WILL TEND TO OVERBRAKE OR UNDERBRAKE DEPENDING UPON THE MECHANICAL LOADING OF THE HYBRI...

May 21, 2008 Tires 19,562 mi

PRIOR TO HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS ON THE VERGE OF SLIPPING/SKIDDING OR LOSING GRIP OF THE ROAD. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TOO LATE IF THERE WERE INJURIES OR DEATHS DUE TO THE UNSAFE QUALITY OF THIS PRODUCT. ON NOV. 30, I TOOK MY 400H TO THE...

May 21, 2008 Tires 19,562 mi

AS OF THIS COMPLAINT, LEXUS SHOULD NOT BUT STILL IS USING THE GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A TIRES AS OE TIRES. ON NOV. 30, I TOOK MY 400H TO THE DEALER FOR THE 10K SERVICE, THE SAME PLACE WHERE IT GETS SERVICED EVERY 5000 MILES. THE DEALER PHONED TO TELL ME THAT ALL 4 TIRES MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF BADL...

May 21, 2008 Tires 19,562 mi

PRIOR TO HAVING THE TIRES REPLACED, THERE WERE NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS ON THE VERGE OF SLIPPING/SKIDDING OR LOSING GRIP OF THE ROAD. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TOO LATE IF THERE WERE INJURIES OR DEATHS DUE TO THE UNSAFE QUALITY OF THIS PRODUCT. ON NOV. 30, I TOOK MY 400H TO THE...

May 21, 2008 Tires 19,562 mi

AS OF THIS COMPLAINT, LEXUS SHOULD NOT BUT STILL IS USING THE GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A TIRES AS OE TIRES. ON NOV. 30, I TOOK MY 400H TO THE DEALER FOR THE 10K SERVICE, THE SAME PLACE WHERE IT GETS SERVICED EVERY 5000 MILES. THE DEALER PHONED TO TELL ME THAT ALL 4 TIRES MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF BADL...

May 17, 2008 Steering 47,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE NYS THRUWAY. SHE PULLED OFF AT A REST AREA. SHE WAS FULLY STOPPED WAITING FOR A PARKING SPOT TO OPEN UP WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY OUT OF CONTROL. THE FRONT WHEELS WERE OSCILLATING LEFT AND RIGHT IN SYNC WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE T...

May 17, 2008 Steering 47,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE NYS THRUWAY. SHE PULLED OFF AT A REST AREA. SHE WAS FULLY STOPPED WAITING FOR A PARKING SPOT TO OPEN UP WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY OUT OF CONTROL. THE FRONT WHEELS WERE OSCILLATING LEFT AND RIGHT IN SYNC WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE T...

Oct 1, 2007 Steering 22,516 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE LINK ASSEMBLY. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,327 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Oct 1, 2007 Steering 22,516 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS RX400H. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE LINK ASSEMBLY. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,327 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Sep 21, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 RX400H, I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND MY HEEL WENT THROUGH TWO CARPETS AND THE FLOOR BOARD. MY HEEL WAS STUCK IN A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BOARD. I CAN NOW PLACE MY FINGER INTO A HOLE AND FEEL WIRES AND EMPTY SPACE UNDER THE GAS AND BREAK PATH. LEXUS HAS AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A...

Sep 21, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 RX400H, I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND MY HEEL WENT THROUGH TWO CARPETS AND THE FLOOR BOARD. MY HEEL WAS STUCK IN A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BOARD. I CAN NOW PLACE MY FINGER INTO A HOLE AND FEEL WIRES AND EMPTY SPACE UNDER THE GAS AND BREAK PATH. LEXUS HAS AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A...

Sep 21, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 RX400H, I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND MY HEEL WENT THROUGH TWO CARPETS AND THE FLOOR BOARD. MY HEEL WAS STUCK IN A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BOARD. I CAN NOW PLACE MY FINGER INTO A HOLE AND FEEL WIRES AND EMPTY SPACE UNDER THE GAS AND BREAK PATH. LEXUS HAS AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A...

Sep 21, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 RX400H, I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND MY HEEL WENT THROUGH TWO CARPETS AND THE FLOOR BOARD. MY HEEL WAS STUCK IN A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BOARD. I CAN NOW PLACE MY FINGER INTO A HOLE AND FEEL WIRES AND EMPTY SPACE UNDER THE GAS AND BREAK PATH. LEXUS HAS AGREED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A...

Jun 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,500 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITHIN A WEEK. BRAKE FAILURE LASTED FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS AND THEN BRAKES RETURNED. DURING THAT TIME THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP AND A LOUD BUZZER WENT OFF. WAS ABLE TO STOP THE WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. FORTUNATELY NEITHER INCIDENT REQUIRED AN EMERGENCY STOP. ...

Jun 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,500 mi

BRAKES FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITHIN A WEEK. BRAKE FAILURE LASTED FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS AND THEN BRAKES RETURNED. DURING THAT TIME THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP AND A LOUD BUZZER WENT OFF. WAS ABLE TO STOP THE WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. FORTUNATELY NEITHER INCIDENT REQUIRED AN EMERGENCY STOP. ...

Jan 31, 2007 Seat Belts 1 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AFTER RELEASE. INSTEAD THE SEAT BELTS FALL LOOSE OUT SIDE OF THE CAR AS DRIVER AND PASSENGER ARE EXITING THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE AS THE PEOPLE MAY GET THEIR LEGS TANGLED IN THE HANGING OUT THE DOOR UNRETRACTED SEAT...

Jan 31, 2007 Seat Belts 1 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AFTER RELEASE. INSTEAD THE SEAT BELTS FALL LOOSE OUT SIDE OF THE CAR AS DRIVER AND PASSENGER ARE EXITING THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSES A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE AS THE PEOPLE MAY GET THEIR LEGS TANGLED IN THE HANGING OUT THE DOOR UNRETRACTED SEAT...

Dec 22, 2006 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. IT WAS 4-WHEEL ALIGNED FOLLOWING INITIAL DELIVERY & ALSO AT ~22K MILES BY THE DEALER. AT 22K MILES, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN SEVERELY INBOARD AND THE REAR HAS SOME OF THE SAME INDICATIONS (THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY ROTATED FROM THE FRONT). ALL FOUR ...

Dec 22, 2006 Tires

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. IT WAS 4-WHEEL ALIGNED FOLLOWING INITIAL DELIVERY & ALSO AT ~22K MILES BY THE DEALER. AT 22K MILES, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN SEVERELY INBOARD AND THE REAR HAS SOME OF THE SAME INDICATIONS (THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY ROTATED FROM THE FRONT). ALL FOUR ...

Dec 22, 2006 Suspension

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. IT WAS 4-WHEEL ALIGNED FOLLOWING INITIAL DELIVERY & ALSO AT ~22K MILES BY THE DEALER. AT 22K MILES, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN SEVERELY INBOARD AND THE REAR HAS SOME OF THE SAME INDICATIONS (THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY ROTATED FROM THE FRONT). ALL FOUR ...

Dec 22, 2006 Tires

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. IT WAS 4-WHEEL ALIGNED FOLLOWING INITIAL DELIVERY & ALSO AT ~22K MILES BY THE DEALER. AT 22K MILES, THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WORN SEVERELY INBOARD AND THE REAR HAS SOME OF THE SAME INDICATIONS (THEY WERE PREVIOUSLY ROTATED FROM THE FRONT). ALL FOUR ...

Oct 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2006 LEXUS RX400H REVVED AND RACED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. *TS THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO HAVE A REP INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT MENTIONED THAT IT WOULD TAKE SIX WEEKS TO TWO MONTHS BEFORE IT COULD BE INSPECTED. NM

Oct 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2006 LEXUS RX400H REVVED AND RACED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. *TS THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO HAVE A REP INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT MENTIONED THAT IT WOULD TAKE SIX WEEKS TO TWO MONTHS BEFORE IT COULD BE INSPECTED. NM

Jun 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET FOR 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED TO 72 MPH ON A DECLINE AND DECELERATE 55 MPH ON AN INCLINE. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN INFORMED. UPDATED 7/13/2006 - *NM

Jun 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET FOR 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED TO 72 MPH ON A DECLINE AND DECELERATE 55 MPH ON AN INCLINE. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN INFORMED. UPDATED 7/13/2006 - *NM

May 21, 2006 Steering 19 mi

PULL TO THE LEFT AT ALL TIME. *NM

May 21, 2006 Steering 19 mi

PULL TO THE LEFT AT ALL TIME. *NM

Apr 25, 2006 Power Train 2,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GEAR DOWN WHILE GOING DOWN AN ICY ROAD. THERE ARE NO 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD GEARS. THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM HYDROPLANING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THIS IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICL...

Apr 25, 2006 Power Train 2,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GEAR DOWN WHILE GOING DOWN AN ICY ROAD. THERE ARE NO 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD GEARS. THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM HYDROPLANING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THIS IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICL...

Mar 15, 2006 Electrical System 8,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SURGES AT A STEADY SPEED. I AM MOST AWARE OF THE SURGING AT 35-45 MILES PER HOUR. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE AND THE LEXUS IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SURGES AT A STEADY SPEED. I AM MOST AWARE OF THE SURGING AT 35-45 MILES PER HOUR. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE AND THE LEXUS IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 15, 2006 Electrical System 8,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SURGES AT A STEADY SPEED. I AM MOST AWARE OF THE SURGING AT 35-45 MILES PER HOUR. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE AND THE LEXUS IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 15, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 8,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SURGES AT A STEADY SPEED. I AM MOST AWARE OF THE SURGING AT 35-45 MILES PER HOUR. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE AND THE LEXUS IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Feb 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE AT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THIS OCCURRED ON DRY ROADS DURING NORMAL BRAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND NO REPAIRS ...

Feb 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE AT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THIS OCCURRED ON DRY ROADS DURING NORMAL BRAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND NO REPAIRS ...