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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...

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May 5, 2022 Air Bags 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that over time she noticed that the dashboard was cracking and separating. The contact was concerned due to the proximity of the passenger’s side air bag housing and the crack in the dashboard. The contact was also concerned about an inadvert...

May 5, 2022 Structure 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that over time she noticed that the dashboard was cracking and separating. The contact was concerned due to the proximity of the passenger’s side air bag housing and the crack in the dashboard. The contact was also concerned about an inadvert...

May 5, 2022 Air Bags 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that over time she noticed that the dashboard was cracking and separating. The contact was concerned due to the proximity of the passenger’s side air bag housing and the crack in the dashboard. The contact was also concerned about an inadvert...

May 5, 2022 Structure 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that over time she noticed that the dashboard was cracking and separating. The contact was concerned due to the proximity of the passenger’s side air bag housing and the crack in the dashboard. The contact was also concerned about an inadvert...

Sep 2, 2020 Engine 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STATED THAT UPON ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE AFTER EXITING A ROUNDABOUT, DUST BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE DROVE TO A GAS STATION AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE OIL WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT THEN REFILLED THE OIL BUT BY...

Sep 2, 2020 Engine 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT'S WIFE STATED THAT UPON ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE AFTER EXITING A ROUNDABOUT, DUST BEGAN TO EMIT FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE DROVE TO A GAS STATION AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE OIL WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT THEN REFILLED THE OIL BUT BY...

Apr 24, 2020 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LEXUS OF GLENDALE (1221 S BRAND BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91204, (818) 507-1300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT...

Apr 24, 2020 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LEXUS OF GLENDALE (1221 S BRAND BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91204, (818) 507-1300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT...

Jun 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other Fire 162,500 mi

DROVE 2007 RX350 APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AND RETURNED TO RESIDENCE. 3 MINUTES LATER, WALKED OUTSIDE AND CAR WAS SMOKING FROM ENGINE AREA. WITHIN A MATTER OF 60-90 SECONDS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED. FD ARRIVED 21 MINUTES LATER AND CAR WAS STIL...

Jun 14, 2019 Unknown Or Other Fire 162,500 mi

DROVE 2007 RX350 APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AND RETURNED TO RESIDENCE. 3 MINUTES LATER, WALKED OUTSIDE AND CAR WAS SMOKING FROM ENGINE AREA. WITHIN A MATTER OF 60-90 SECONDS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED. FD ARRIVED 21 MINUTES LATER AND CAR WAS STIL...

May 15, 2019 Engine 122,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND NOTICED A/C WAS ACTING ODD, THEN TEMP GAUGE WENT TO BOTTOM OF DIAL. I COULDN'T STOP ON THIS ROAD. I WAS TRYING TO GET TO GRANDDAUGHTER'S HOUSE. I STOPPED AT LIGHT AND COULDN'T START IT. I CALLED AAA AND CAR WAS TRANSPORTED TO LEXUS DEALER WHO TESTED CAR AND SAID ...

May 15, 2019 Engine 122,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND NOTICED A/C WAS ACTING ODD, THEN TEMP GAUGE WENT TO BOTTOM OF DIAL. I COULDN'T STOP ON THIS ROAD. I WAS TRYING TO GET TO GRANDDAUGHTER'S HOUSE. I STOPPED AT LIGHT AND COULDN'T START IT. I CALLED AAA AND CAR WAS TRANSPORTED TO LEXUS DEALER WHO TESTED CAR AND SAID ...

Apr 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other

MY DASH IS IN REALLY BAD SHARPE

Apr 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other

MY DASH IS IN REALLY BAD SHARPE

Mar 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH STARTED CRACKING AND NOT FROM ABUSE. IT IS PARKED IN A COVERED GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. I'VE READ THE SAME COMPLAINTS. IT IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND I'M AFRAID IT WILL AFFECT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS. THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS AND REPLACE THE DASH BOARD.

Mar 28, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE DASH STARTED CRACKING AND NOT FROM ABUSE. IT IS PARKED IN A COVERED GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. I'VE READ THE SAME COMPLAINTS. IT IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND I'M AFRAID IT WILL AFFECT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS. THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS AND REPLACE THE DASH BOARD.

Feb 18, 2019 Engine 114,205 mi

OIL STARTED SPEWING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR WHILE IT WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY . THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SHOP AND THE OIL COOLANT LINES (BLACK RUBBER HOSES) WERE REPLACED WITH METAL HOSES.

Feb 18, 2019 Engine 114,205 mi

OIL STARTED SPEWING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR WHILE IT WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY . THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SHOP AND THE OIL COOLANT LINES (BLACK RUBBER HOSES) WERE REPLACED WITH METAL HOSES.

Oct 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE I NOTICED SOMETHING ON THE BACK WINDSHEILD, UPON STOPPING AT THE VET TO PICK UP MY DOG, THERE WAS OIL ALL OVER THE BACK WINDSHEILD. THE RUBBER OIL HOSE HAD DEVELOPED A LEAK AND WITHIN 5 MILES I HAD LOST ALL OIL IN MY VEHICLE. WHICH HAS RESULTED IN HAVING THE VEHICLE T...

Oct 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE I NOTICED SOMETHING ON THE BACK WINDSHEILD, UPON STOPPING AT THE VET TO PICK UP MY DOG, THERE WAS OIL ALL OVER THE BACK WINDSHEILD. THE RUBBER OIL HOSE HAD DEVELOPED A LEAK AND WITHIN 5 MILES I HAD LOST ALL OIL IN MY VEHICLE. WHICH HAS RESULTED IN HAVING THE VEHICLE T...

Sep 6, 2018 Steering 86,817 mi

DURING ROUTINE CAR MAINTENANCE, I WAS NOTIFIED BY THE TOYOTA TECHNICIAN THAT THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SAFETY OPERATION. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS 86,817. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ONLY FIX FOR THIS ...

Sep 6, 2018 Steering 86,817 mi

DURING ROUTINE CAR MAINTENANCE, I WAS NOTIFIED BY THE TOYOTA TECHNICIAN THAT THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SAFETY OPERATION. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS 86,817. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ONLY FIX FOR THIS ...

Aug 17, 2018 Air Bags 125,000 mi

ABS/SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING. MECHANIC SAYS 'DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG SQUIB NEEDS REPLACING

Aug 17, 2018 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

ABS/SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING. MECHANIC SAYS 'DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG SQUIB NEEDS REPLACING

Aug 17, 2018 Air Bags 125,000 mi

ABS/SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING. MECHANIC SAYS 'DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG SQUIB NEEDS REPLACING

Aug 17, 2018 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

ABS/SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING. MECHANIC SAYS 'DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG SQUIB NEEDS REPLACING

Aug 3, 2018 Structure 161,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE DEALER (STERLING MCCALL LEXUS, 10025 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074, (713) 995-2630) WAS CONTACTED, BUT HAD NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFO...

Aug 3, 2018 Structure 161,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE DEALER (STERLING MCCALL LEXUS, 10025 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074, (713) 995-2630) WAS CONTACTED, BUT HAD NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFO...

Jul 13, 2018 Engine 99,850 mi

1. WIFE BOUGHT CAR ON AUGUST 31, 2016 FROM DEALER IN TACOMA, WA (WITH 90,900 MILES ON IT) WITH A WARRANTY SERVICE CONTRACT WITH IT. 2. SHE TAKES IT TO A LEXUS SERVICE DEALER IN WASHINGTON AT 95,377 MILES ON JULY 13, 2017 TO HAVE THE OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE (NOTE: OIL COOLER HOSE IS RIGHT BY THE ...

Jul 13, 2018 Engine 99,850 mi

1. WIFE BOUGHT CAR ON AUGUST 31, 2016 FROM DEALER IN TACOMA, WA (WITH 90,900 MILES ON IT) WITH A WARRANTY SERVICE CONTRACT WITH IT. 2. SHE TAKES IT TO A LEXUS SERVICE DEALER IN WASHINGTON AT 95,377 MILES ON JULY 13, 2017 TO HAVE THE OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE (NOTE: OIL COOLER HOSE IS RIGHT BY THE ...

Jul 6, 2018 Engine 96,000 mi

THE OIL COOLING LINE IN MY WELL MAINTAINED 2007 RX 350 BLEW APART WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING ALL OIL TO BE LOST FROM THE ENGINE AND CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE TOTALING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WERE IT TO BE REPAIRED. THIS IS APPARENTLY A VERY COMMON, WELL KNOWN ISSUE IN THE 2007 ERA RX 350 DUE TO LEXUS' C...

Jul 6, 2018 Engine 96,000 mi

THE OIL COOLING LINE IN MY WELL MAINTAINED 2007 RX 350 BLEW APART WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING ALL OIL TO BE LOST FROM THE ENGINE AND CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE TOTALING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WERE IT TO BE REPAIRED. THIS IS APPARENTLY A VERY COMMON, WELL KNOWN ISSUE IN THE 2007 ERA RX 350 DUE TO LEXUS' C...

Apr 6, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN ELECTRICAL BOX. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOU...

Apr 6, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN ELECTRICAL BOX. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOU...

Apr 2, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STOPPED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER COLLISION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT ...

Apr 2, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STOPPED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER COLLISION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT ...

Mar 16, 2018 Air Bags Crash 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GARBAGE TRUCK T-BONED THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE. ALL OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CRITICAL INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT....

Mar 16, 2018 Air Bags Crash 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GARBAGE TRUCK T-BONED THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE. ALL OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CRITICAL INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT....

Jan 29, 2018 Engine 129,827 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (METRO LEXUS, 13600 BROOKPARK RD, CLEVELAND, OH 44135) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLING PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

Jan 29, 2018 Engine 129,827 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (METRO LEXUS, 13600 BROOKPARK RD, CLEVELAND, OH 44135) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLING PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

Jan 24, 2018 Engine

2007 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE AND MASSIVE OIL LEAK. *LD *JS THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURES BEING COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *JS

Jan 24, 2018 Engine

2007 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE AND MASSIVE OIL LEAK. *LD *JS THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURES BEING COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *JS

Dec 5, 2017 Engine 3 mi

ON MY DRIVE TO WORK THIS AM MY ENGINE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE, I LOST ALMOST ALL OF MY OIL IN LESS THAN A MILE. MY OIL COOLER PIPE BUSTED. NO WARNING OR ANYTHING. LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE ROADSIDE. IF I WOULD HAVE DROVE IT ANY FURTHER IT WOULD HAVE COSTED ME AN ENGINE. THE OIL LIGHT FLASHED ON AN...

Dec 5, 2017 Engine 3 mi

ON MY DRIVE TO WORK THIS AM MY ENGINE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE, I LOST ALMOST ALL OF MY OIL IN LESS THAN A MILE. MY OIL COOLER PIPE BUSTED. NO WARNING OR ANYTHING. LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE ROADSIDE. IF I WOULD HAVE DROVE IT ANY FURTHER IT WOULD HAVE COSTED ME AN ENGINE. THE OIL LIGHT FLASHED ON AN...

Nov 28, 2017 Visibility/wiper 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY (APPROXIMATELY 60MPH), I HEARD A LOUD NOISE & I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS AT FIRST. UPON LOOKING UP, I SAW MY CLOSED MOONROOF SHATTERED & I HAD TINY SHARDS OF GLASS ON MY SHOULDER & ON THE CONSOLE BELOW IT. I INSPECTED THE DAMAGE AFTER STOPPING A LITTLE LATER & THERE ...

Nov 28, 2017 Visibility/wiper 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY (APPROXIMATELY 60MPH), I HEARD A LOUD NOISE & I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS AT FIRST. UPON LOOKING UP, I SAW MY CLOSED MOONROOF SHATTERED & I HAD TINY SHARDS OF GLASS ON MY SHOULDER & ON THE CONSOLE BELOW IT. I INSPECTED THE DAMAGE AFTER STOPPING A LITTLE LATER & THERE ...

Nov 10, 2017 Air Bags 72,000 mi

AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT ON, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, BROKEN OR CRACKED BOARD ALMOST EVERYWHERE, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, MAINTENANCE LIGHT ALWAYS ON DESPITE MECHANICAL OVERHAUL.

Nov 10, 2017 Structure 72,000 mi

AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT ON, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, BROKEN OR CRACKED BOARD ALMOST EVERYWHERE, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, MAINTENANCE LIGHT ALWAYS ON DESPITE MECHANICAL OVERHAUL.

Nov 10, 2017 Engine 72,000 mi

AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT ON, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, BROKEN OR CRACKED BOARD ALMOST EVERYWHERE, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, MAINTENANCE LIGHT ALWAYS ON DESPITE MECHANICAL OVERHAUL.

Nov 10, 2017 Air Bags 72,000 mi

AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT ON, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, BROKEN OR CRACKED BOARD ALMOST EVERYWHERE, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, MAINTENANCE LIGHT ALWAYS ON DESPITE MECHANICAL OVERHAUL.

Nov 10, 2017 Structure 72,000 mi

AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT ON, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, BROKEN OR CRACKED BOARD ALMOST EVERYWHERE, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, MAINTENANCE LIGHT ALWAYS ON DESPITE MECHANICAL OVERHAUL.

Nov 10, 2017 Engine 72,000 mi

AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT ON, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, BROKEN OR CRACKED BOARD ALMOST EVERYWHERE, AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK, MAINTENANCE LIGHT ALWAYS ON DESPITE MECHANICAL OVERHAUL.

Oct 4, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 2017 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2007 RX 350 AND SHE NOTICED A LINE OF OIL LEADING TO HER VEHICLE AS IT WAS BACKED INTO A PARKING SPACE. AFTER CHECKING THE OIL SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD LOST 4 QUARTS OF OIL. UPON INVESTIGATING FURTHER IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ENGINE LOST THAT AM...

Oct 4, 2017 Engine 130,000 mi

ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 2017 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2007 RX 350 AND SHE NOTICED A LINE OF OIL LEADING TO HER VEHICLE AS IT WAS BACKED INTO A PARKING SPACE. AFTER CHECKING THE OIL SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD LOST 4 QUARTS OF OIL. UPON INVESTIGATING FURTHER IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ENGINE LOST THAT AM...

Sep 13, 2017 Steering 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AT AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER I...

Sep 13, 2017 Steering 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AT AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER I...

Sep 8, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

CAR FIRST MADE A RATTLING SOUND,THEN OIL STARTED LEAKING FROM THE OIL COOLER,WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THIS HAPPENED

Sep 8, 2017 Engine 140,000 mi

CAR FIRST MADE A RATTLING SOUND,THEN OIL STARTED LEAKING FROM THE OIL COOLER,WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THIS HAPPENED

Aug 11, 2017 Air Bags 80,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE CAR HAS BEEN IN AN INDOOR GARAGE FOR 10 YEARS. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED EVERY 3000 MILES FOR 10 YEARS.

Aug 11, 2017 Air Bags 80,000 mi

MY DASHBOARD IS CRACKED OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE CAR HAS BEEN IN AN INDOOR GARAGE FOR 10 YEARS. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED EVERY 3000 MILES FOR 10 YEARS.

Jul 30, 2017 Engine 156,187 mi

ENGINE OIL WAS POURING OUT OF MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE WAS LEAKING. IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS IF I WAS NOT ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY GET THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP.

Jul 30, 2017 Engine 156,187 mi

ENGINE OIL WAS POURING OUT OF MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ENGINE OIL COOLER LINE WAS LEAKING. IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS IF I WAS NOT ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY GET THE CAR TO THE REPAIR SHOP.

Jul 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 86,000 mi

2007 LEXUS RX 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD THROUGH 2 SMALL TREES. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE CONSUMER GAVE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. UP...

Jul 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 86,000 mi

2007 LEXUS RX 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD THROUGH 2 SMALL TREES. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE CONSUMER GAVE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. UP...

Jun 23, 2017 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING FLUID (ATF IS USED FOR POWER STEERING) FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DUST BOOT INDICATING A WORN OUT SEAL AT ONLY 70,000 MILES. THE ONLY FIX IS TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM AT A SUBSTANTIAL COST. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MAJOR DESIGN DEFECT WITH THIS RACK AND ...

Jun 23, 2017 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING FLUID (ATF IS USED FOR POWER STEERING) FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DUST BOOT INDICATING A WORN OUT SEAL AT ONLY 70,000 MILES. THE ONLY FIX IS TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM AT A SUBSTANTIAL COST. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MAJOR DESIGN DEFECT WITH THIS RACK AND ...

Apr 21, 2017 Power Train 99,650 mi

INTERMITTENT HESITATION OF THE TRANSMISSION. PUT IN GEAR (FORWARD OR REVERSE) AND VEHICLE WON'T MOVE. REV UP ENGINE AND IT SURGES-JERKS FORWARD OR REVERSE.

Apr 21, 2017 Power Train 99,650 mi

INTERMITTENT HESITATION OF THE TRANSMISSION. PUT IN GEAR (FORWARD OR REVERSE) AND VEHICLE WON'T MOVE. REV UP ENGINE AND IT SURGES-JERKS FORWARD OR REVERSE.

Apr 11, 2017 Steering 103,000 mi

APRIL 11,2017 TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING RACK. COST $1800. NO WARNING.

Apr 11, 2017 Steering 103,000 mi

APRIL 11,2017 TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING RACK. COST $1800. NO WARNING.

Mar 31, 2017 Unknown Or Other

RECALL OF SE UNITED STATES ON DASHBOARD FOR LEXUS RX350. LETTER PROMISED FIXING IT 2 1/2 YEARS AGO. TOOK 100 MILES TO DEALERSHIP THEY DETERMINED IT WAS CRACKING AND FALLING OFF DUE TO YOUR RECALL. WAITING ON DASH TO COME IN. 2 1/2 YEARS RIDICULOUS!!!!

Mar 31, 2017 Unknown Or Other

RECALL OF SE UNITED STATES ON DASHBOARD FOR LEXUS RX350. LETTER PROMISED FIXING IT 2 1/2 YEARS AGO. TOOK 100 MILES TO DEALERSHIP THEY DETERMINED IT WAS CRACKING AND FALLING OFF DUE TO YOUR RECALL. WAITING ON DASH TO COME IN. 2 1/2 YEARS RIDICULOUS!!!!

Feb 6, 2017 Structure

MY DASHBOARD IS TERRIBLY CRACKED AND IT'S VERY SHINY. IT'S DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING ON THE SUN

Feb 6, 2017 Structure

MY DASHBOARD IS TERRIBLY CRACKED AND IT'S VERY SHINY. IT'S DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING ON THE SUN

Jan 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 63,000 mi

IT GOT BUZZIES OR WHINGING NOISE FROM FUEL PUMP EVEN MY CAR IS 65000 MILES THAT I ALREADY BROUGHT TO DEALER. THEY SAID NO MORE WARRANTY OVER 6 YEARS. IT MADE ME SHAME AND HURT BECAUSE LEXUS SAID WARRANTY MILE BY MILE. IT IS NOT TRUE. WHAT CAN I DO TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THAT MADE PEOPLE SIT REAR HEADAC...

Jan 4, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 63,000 mi

IT GOT BUZZIES OR WHINGING NOISE FROM FUEL PUMP EVEN MY CAR IS 65000 MILES THAT I ALREADY BROUGHT TO DEALER. THEY SAID NO MORE WARRANTY OVER 6 YEARS. IT MADE ME SHAME AND HURT BECAUSE LEXUS SAID WARRANTY MILE BY MILE. IT IS NOT TRUE. WHAT CAN I DO TO FIX THIS PROBLEM THAT MADE PEOPLE SIT REAR HEADAC...

Nov 4, 2016 Air Bags 35,000 mi

DASH ON RX 350 IS CRACKING SIGNIFICANTLY. THIS CRACKING IS SO EXTREME THAT MY WIFE WAS TEMPTED TO PLACE A COVER OVER THE DASH THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIRBAG. I AM CONCERNED THAT OTHER OWNERS WILL PLACE COVERS, TAPE, ADHESIVES, OR OTHER MEASURES OVER THE BAGS AND THIS COUL...

Nov 4, 2016 Air Bags 35,000 mi

DASH ON RX 350 IS CRACKING SIGNIFICANTLY. THIS CRACKING IS SO EXTREME THAT MY WIFE WAS TEMPTED TO PLACE A COVER OVER THE DASH THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIRBAG. I AM CONCERNED THAT OTHER OWNERS WILL PLACE COVERS, TAPE, ADHESIVES, OR OTHER MEASURES OVER THE BAGS AND THIS COUL...

Oct 15, 2016 Air Bags 202,959 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I JUST PURCHASED A CERTIFIED USED 2007 LEXUS RX350 AND THE AIRBAG INFLATOR SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED IN THE DASHBOARD AT 102K MILES EVEN WHEN A PASSENGER IS IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I DON'T SEE THIS MODEL REFLECTED IN THE RECALL LIST BUT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE RESEARCHED IMMEDIAT...

Oct 15, 2016 Air Bags 202,959 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I JUST PURCHASED A CERTIFIED USED 2007 LEXUS RX350 AND THE AIRBAG INFLATOR SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED IN THE DASHBOARD AT 102K MILES EVEN WHEN A PASSENGER IS IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I DON'T SEE THIS MODEL REFLECTED IN THE RECALL LIST BUT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE RESEARCHED IMMEDIAT...

Oct 12, 2016 Steering 35,000 mi

MY RX350 2007 HAS ONLY 35,000 MILES AND THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN CHANGED ONCE AND NOW THE DEALER TOLD ME IT IS BAD AND NEED TO CHANGE IT ONLY AFTER 3 YEARS AFTER THEY CHANGED IT. NO SOUND OR LEAKS.

Oct 12, 2016 Steering 35,000 mi

MY RX350 2007 HAS ONLY 35,000 MILES AND THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN CHANGED ONCE AND NOW THE DEALER TOLD ME IT IS BAD AND NEED TO CHANGE IT ONLY AFTER 3 YEARS AFTER THEY CHANGED IT. NO SOUND OR LEAKS.

Sep 25, 2016 Engine 153,543 mi

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP AT ENGINE IDLE, THE CHECK OIL INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED FOLLOWED BY A SHORT ROUGH IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND PARKED AND A PHONE CALL MADE TO THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALER. IT WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WARNING. THE VE...

Sep 25, 2016 Engine 153,543 mi

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP AT ENGINE IDLE, THE CHECK OIL INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED FOLLOWED BY A SHORT ROUGH IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND PARKED AND A PHONE CALL MADE TO THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALER. IT WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WARNING. THE VE...

Aug 29, 2016 Engine 118,000 mi

LOST ENGINE OIL DRIVING 20 MINUTES TO WORK. LEXUS DEALER ADVISED THERE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE OIL COOLER LINE, THERE IS A CAMPAIGN WITHIN 10 YEARS OF FIRST USE. THEY WON'T REPLACE IT UNLESS LEAKING; OTHERWISE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO DRIVE UNTIL THE LINE BLOWS CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. A $...

Aug 29, 2016 Engine 118,000 mi

LOST ENGINE OIL DRIVING 20 MINUTES TO WORK. LEXUS DEALER ADVISED THERE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE OIL COOLER LINE, THERE IS A CAMPAIGN WITHIN 10 YEARS OF FIRST USE. THEY WON'T REPLACE IT UNLESS LEAKING; OTHERWISE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO DRIVE UNTIL THE LINE BLOWS CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. A $...

Aug 22, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2007 LEXUS RX 350 FROM CARMAX IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES ALREADY FOR RATTLE IN BACK OF CAR, IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT, OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT AND 80,000 MILE SERVICE. THIS MONTH (AUGUST 2016) THE CARE BEGAN TO MAKE A RATTLE JUST A...

Aug 22, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2007 LEXUS RX 350 FROM CARMAX IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES ALREADY FOR RATTLE IN BACK OF CAR, IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT, OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT AND 80,000 MILE SERVICE. THIS MONTH (AUGUST 2016) THE CARE BEGAN TO MAKE A RATTLE JUST A...

Jul 18, 2016 Power Train Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND BREEZE ROOM OF A KITCHEN. ALSO, WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TR...

Jul 18, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND BREEZE ROOM OF A KITCHEN. ALSO, WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TR...

Jul 18, 2016 Power Train Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND BREEZE ROOM OF A KITCHEN. ALSO, WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TR...

Jul 18, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND BREEZE ROOM OF A KITCHEN. ALSO, WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE ACCELERATOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TR...

Jun 20, 2016 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASHBOARD BLINKING. AT FIRST, RESTARTING THE CAR WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE BUT RECENTLY, IT JUST BLINKS CONTINUOUSLY. I BOUGHT THE CAR AT CARMAX AND CAR HAS 90K MILES IN IT, IT'S A LITTLE OVER 30 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASED AT CARMAX WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. FOR NO RE...

Jun 20, 2016 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASHBOARD BLINKING. AT FIRST, RESTARTING THE CAR WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE BUT RECENTLY, IT JUST BLINKS CONTINUOUSLY. I BOUGHT THE CAR AT CARMAX AND CAR HAS 90K MILES IN IT, IT'S A LITTLE OVER 30 DAYS AFTER I PURCHASED AT CARMAX WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. FOR NO RE...

Jun 13, 2016 Structure 82,308 mi

I WENT TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE BACK OF MY LEXUS, WHICH WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE, AND THE HANDLE TO THE REAR DOOR LATCH IS "MELTED". I WENT TO MANUALLY OPEN THE REAR POWER DOOR AND THE PLASTIC OR RUBBER THAT WAS COVERING THE MANUAL BUTTON WAS MELTED AND STICKY. I KEEP MY CAR IN MY GARAGE WHEN I'...

Jun 13, 2016 Structure 82,308 mi

I WENT TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE BACK OF MY LEXUS, WHICH WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE, AND THE HANDLE TO THE REAR DOOR LATCH IS "MELTED". I WENT TO MANUALLY OPEN THE REAR POWER DOOR AND THE PLASTIC OR RUBBER THAT WAS COVERING THE MANUAL BUTTON WAS MELTED AND STICKY. I KEEP MY CAR IN MY GARAGE WHEN I'...

Jun 7, 2016 Steering 134,000 mi

I BRING MY LEXUS FOR OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND THE RACK AND PIN IN THE STEER WHEEL IS LEAK COST OF TOTAL REPAIR AT LEXUS WOULD BE $2650

Jun 7, 2016 Steering 134,000 mi

I BRING MY LEXUS FOR OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND THE RACK AND PIN IN THE STEER WHEEL IS LEAK COST OF TOTAL REPAIR AT LEXUS WOULD BE $2650

May 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MELTING OF THE RUBBER HANDLE OF THE REAR LIFT DOOR. THE HANDLE IS EXTREMELY STICKY LIKE TAR WHICH TRANSFERS TO YOUR HAND WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR BY HAND. UNKNOWN IF THIS IS DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE HANDLE OR HOT WEATHER. NOTICED THIS SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHILE TRAVELING AND FOUND THE BLACK TAR...

May 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MELTING OF THE RUBBER HANDLE OF THE REAR LIFT DOOR. THE HANDLE IS EXTREMELY STICKY LIKE TAR WHICH TRANSFERS TO YOUR HAND WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR BY HAND. UNKNOWN IF THIS IS DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE HANDLE OR HOT WEATHER. NOTICED THIS SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHILE TRAVELING AND FOUND THE BLACK TAR...

May 12, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE MIRROR EXPLODED SENDING GLASS SHARDS AND CAUSTIC LIQUID ON THE SIDE WINDOW AND PAINTED SURFACE OF THE DOOR AND FENDER AREAS. EXPLOSION WAS SPONTANEOUS WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE, AMBIENT TEMP 50'S, NO BIRD STRIKE, THROWN ROCK OR PROJECTILE. EXPLOSION WAS GUN-SHOT LOUD. VEHICLE...

May 12, 2016 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE MIRROR EXPLODED SENDING GLASS SHARDS AND CAUSTIC LIQUID ON THE SIDE WINDOW AND PAINTED SURFACE OF THE DOOR AND FENDER AREAS. EXPLOSION WAS SPONTANEOUS WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE, AMBIENT TEMP 50'S, NO BIRD STRIKE, THROWN ROCK OR PROJECTILE. EXPLOSION WAS GUN-SHOT LOUD. VEHICLE...

May 8, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

2012 POWER STEERING RACK FAILED. LEAKING AT THE RUBBER SEAL BOOT ON RIGHT SIDE UNDER VEHICLE. USED A REBUILT PART TO REPLACE IT. 2015 DECEMBER, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT OF FLUID CASING ALL OVER THE GROUND. I PULLED OFF OF THE TOLL RD BECAUSE OF THE NOISE. TOOK IT TO LEXUS AND DIAGNOSED P...

May 8, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

2012 POWER STEERING RACK FAILED. LEAKING AT THE RUBBER SEAL BOOT ON RIGHT SIDE UNDER VEHICLE. USED A REBUILT PART TO REPLACE IT. 2015 DECEMBER, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT OF FLUID CASING ALL OVER THE GROUND. I PULLED OFF OF THE TOLL RD BECAUSE OF THE NOISE. TOOK IT TO LEXUS AND DIAGNOSED P...

Apr 17, 2016 Air Bags 84,500 mi

THE DRIVER AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING. TAKE TO MECHANIK RESET IT IS NOT GOING AWAY . ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WHEN AIRBAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING NORMALLY

Apr 17, 2016 Air Bags 84,500 mi

THE DRIVER AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING. TAKE TO MECHANIK RESET IT IS NOT GOING AWAY . ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WHEN AIRBAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING NORMALLY

Apr 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 119,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION - THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN STOP & GO RUSH-HOUR CITY TRAFFIC STRIKING SEVERAL CARS (6 CARS IN TOTAL) BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY STRIKING THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPT BUILDING.

Apr 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 119,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION - THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN STOP & GO RUSH-HOUR CITY TRAFFIC STRIKING SEVERAL CARS (6 CARS IN TOTAL) BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY STRIKING THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPT BUILDING.

Mar 1, 2016 Engine 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE LOW OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LEXUS DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT, DUE TO THE WRONG ENGINE OIL COOLING HOSE BEING INSTALLED, THE PART EXPL...

Mar 1, 2016 Engine 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE LOW OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LEXUS DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT, DUE TO THE WRONG ENGINE OIL COOLING HOSE BEING INSTALLED, THE PART EXPL...

Feb 26, 2016 Engine 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CA...

Feb 26, 2016 Engine 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CA...

Jan 19, 2016 Air Bags 100,000 mi

MY CAR IS USED TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL AND GROCERY SHOPPING, AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT; HOWEVER, ONE DAY I HAD JUST GOT IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT UP (MY ADULT SON WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT) AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON MY DASH AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT SHOWS IT IS...

Jan 19, 2016 Structure 100,000 mi

MY CAR IS USED TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL AND GROCERY SHOPPING, AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT; HOWEVER, ONE DAY I HAD JUST GOT IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT UP (MY ADULT SON WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT) AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON MY DASH AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT SHOWS IT IS...

Jan 19, 2016 Air Bags 100,000 mi

MY CAR IS USED TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL AND GROCERY SHOPPING, AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT; HOWEVER, ONE DAY I HAD JUST GOT IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT UP (MY ADULT SON WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT) AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON MY DASH AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT SHOWS IT IS...

Jan 19, 2016 Structure 100,000 mi

MY CAR IS USED TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL AND GROCERY SHOPPING, AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT; HOWEVER, ONE DAY I HAD JUST GOT IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT UP (MY ADULT SON WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT) AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON MY DASH AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT SHOWS IT IS...

Jan 10, 2016 Air Bags

MY CAR HAS BEEN MOSTLY STATIONARY AND KEPT IN MY GARAGE FOR 3 YEARS. THIS YEAR I EXPERIENCED THE DASHBOARD AND IGNITION AREA MELTING AND CRACKING. I FEEL IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRBAG. ALSO, I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE MAY BE SOME SORT OF CHEMICAL RELEASE THAT IS NOT HEALTHY TO ME OR MY P...

Jan 10, 2016 Visibility/wiper

MY CAR HAS BEEN MOSTLY STATIONARY AND KEPT IN MY GARAGE FOR 3 YEARS. THIS YEAR I EXPERIENCED THE DASHBOARD AND IGNITION AREA MELTING AND CRACKING. I FEEL IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRBAG. ALSO, I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE MAY BE SOME SORT OF CHEMICAL RELEASE THAT IS NOT HEALTHY TO ME OR MY P...

Jan 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY CAR HAS BEEN MOSTLY STATIONARY AND KEPT IN MY GARAGE FOR 3 YEARS. THIS YEAR I EXPERIENCED THE DASHBOARD AND IGNITION AREA MELTING AND CRACKING. I FEEL IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRBAG. ALSO, I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE MAY BE SOME SORT OF CHEMICAL RELEASE THAT IS NOT HEALTHY TO ME OR MY P...

Jan 10, 2016 Air Bags

MY CAR HAS BEEN MOSTLY STATIONARY AND KEPT IN MY GARAGE FOR 3 YEARS. THIS YEAR I EXPERIENCED THE DASHBOARD AND IGNITION AREA MELTING AND CRACKING. I FEEL IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRBAG. ALSO, I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE MAY BE SOME SORT OF CHEMICAL RELEASE THAT IS NOT HEALTHY TO ME OR MY P...

Jan 10, 2016 Visibility/wiper

MY CAR HAS BEEN MOSTLY STATIONARY AND KEPT IN MY GARAGE FOR 3 YEARS. THIS YEAR I EXPERIENCED THE DASHBOARD AND IGNITION AREA MELTING AND CRACKING. I FEEL IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRBAG. ALSO, I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE MAY BE SOME SORT OF CHEMICAL RELEASE THAT IS NOT HEALTHY TO ME OR MY P...

Jan 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MY CAR HAS BEEN MOSTLY STATIONARY AND KEPT IN MY GARAGE FOR 3 YEARS. THIS YEAR I EXPERIENCED THE DASHBOARD AND IGNITION AREA MELTING AND CRACKING. I FEEL IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRBAG. ALSO, I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE MAY BE SOME SORT OF CHEMICAL RELEASE THAT IS NOT HEALTHY TO ME OR MY P...

Jan 4, 2016 Steering

MY POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING AND I NEED TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. I ONLY HAVE 56,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I'M SEEING A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT. THE PROBLEM WAS CAUGHT BEFORE I LOST STEERING CAPABILITY.

Jan 4, 2016 Steering

MY POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING AND I NEED TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. I ONLY HAVE 56,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I'M SEEING A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT. THE PROBLEM WAS CAUGHT BEFORE I LOST STEERING CAPABILITY.

Dec 16, 2015 Engine

2007 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE MASSIVE OIL LEAK. *SMD ON TUESDAY JANUARY 20, 2015, WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR WINDSHIELD WASN'T CLEAR. WHEN SHE ACTIVATED THE WINDSHIELD CLEANER, ALL IT DID WAS SMEAR. SHE REPEATED THE PROCESS THREE TIMES, WITH THE SAME R...

Dec 16, 2015 Engine

2007 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE MASSIVE OIL LEAK. *SMD ON TUESDAY JANUARY 20, 2015, WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR WINDSHIELD WASN'T CLEAR. WHEN SHE ACTIVATED THE WINDSHIELD CLEANER, ALL IT DID WAS SMEAR. SHE REPEATED THE PROCESS THREE TIMES, WITH THE SAME R...

Nov 13, 2015 Structure 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD WITH NO CARS NEAR BY AND NO OVERPASSES NOR ANYTHING OVER HEAD, I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP. MY SUN ROOF SHATTERED INTO MILLIONS OF PIECES. THE SUN ROOF IS STILL IN TACKED BUT CRACKED. I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE CAR. THE SUN ROOF GLASS IS LIFTED VERTIC...

Nov 13, 2015 Structure 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD WITH NO CARS NEAR BY AND NO OVERPASSES NOR ANYTHING OVER HEAD, I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP. MY SUN ROOF SHATTERED INTO MILLIONS OF PIECES. THE SUN ROOF IS STILL IN TACKED BUT CRACKED. I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE CAR. THE SUN ROOF GLASS IS LIFTED VERTIC...

Jun 4, 2015 Air Bags 130,000 mi

THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH ON AND OFF INDICATING A MALFUNCTION IN THE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ANY COLLISION TO TRIGGER DEPLOYMENT. BUT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATES A PROBLEM ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND OR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.

Jun 4, 2015 Air Bags 130,000 mi

THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH ON AND OFF INDICATING A MALFUNCTION IN THE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN ANY COLLISION TO TRIGGER DEPLOYMENT. BUT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATES A PROBLEM ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND OR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.

Jun 3, 2015 Steering 100,300 mi

STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. NO INJURY OR ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT I WAS SURPRISED THAT THIS WENT OUT.

Jun 3, 2015 Steering 100,300 mi

STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. NO INJURY OR ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT I WAS SURPRISED THAT THIS WENT OUT.

May 30, 2015 Air Bags 120,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED FOR SOMETIME WHILE DRIVING WITH MY WIFE.THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT COME ON. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON AFTER WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE.I FIGURE THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY CARS COULD BE EFFECTED WITH T...

May 30, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED FOR SOMETIME WHILE DRIVING WITH MY WIFE.THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT COME ON. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON AFTER WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE.I FIGURE THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY CARS COULD BE EFFECTED WITH T...

May 30, 2015 Seats 120,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED FOR SOMETIME WHILE DRIVING WITH MY WIFE.THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT COME ON. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON AFTER WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE.I FIGURE THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY CARS COULD BE EFFECTED WITH T...

May 30, 2015 Air Bags 120,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED FOR SOMETIME WHILE DRIVING WITH MY WIFE.THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT COME ON. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON AFTER WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE.I FIGURE THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY CARS COULD BE EFFECTED WITH T...

May 30, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED FOR SOMETIME WHILE DRIVING WITH MY WIFE.THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT COME ON. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON AFTER WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE.I FIGURE THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY CARS COULD BE EFFECTED WITH T...

May 30, 2015 Seats 120,000 mi

I HAVE NOTICED FOR SOMETIME WHILE DRIVING WITH MY WIFE.THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PANEL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT COME ON. SOMETIMES IT COMES ON AFTER WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE.I FIGURE THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY CARS COULD BE EFFECTED WITH T...

May 18, 2015 Engine 103,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE AT ABOVE 60 MPH, THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REMOVING THE ROOFRACK, THE ROOF INSULATION AND TIGHTENING ALL THE BOLTS. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS POSTINGS ONLINE BUT LEXUS STILL REFUSES TO LET US KNOW THE ISSUE. P...

May 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 103,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE AT ABOVE 60 MPH, THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REMOVING THE ROOFRACK, THE ROOF INSULATION AND TIGHTENING ALL THE BOLTS. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS POSTINGS ONLINE BUT LEXUS STILL REFUSES TO LET US KNOW THE ISSUE. P...

May 18, 2015 Power Train 103,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE AT ABOVE 60 MPH, THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REMOVING THE ROOFRACK, THE ROOF INSULATION AND TIGHTENING ALL THE BOLTS. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS POSTINGS ONLINE BUT LEXUS STILL REFUSES TO LET US KNOW THE ISSUE. P...

May 18, 2015 Engine 103,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE AT ABOVE 60 MPH, THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REMOVING THE ROOFRACK, THE ROOF INSULATION AND TIGHTENING ALL THE BOLTS. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS POSTINGS ONLINE BUT LEXUS STILL REFUSES TO LET US KNOW THE ISSUE. P...

May 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 103,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE AT ABOVE 60 MPH, THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REMOVING THE ROOFRACK, THE ROOF INSULATION AND TIGHTENING ALL THE BOLTS. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS POSTINGS ONLINE BUT LEXUS STILL REFUSES TO LET US KNOW THE ISSUE. P...

May 18, 2015 Power Train 103,000 mi

WHEN I DRIVE AT ABOVE 60 MPH, THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REMOVING THE ROOFRACK, THE ROOF INSULATION AND TIGHTENING ALL THE BOLTS. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS POSTINGS ONLINE BUT LEXUS STILL REFUSES TO LET US KNOW THE ISSUE. P...

May 12, 2015 Power Train 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFT HESITATED TO SWITCH INTO THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

May 12, 2015 Power Train 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFT HESITATED TO SWITCH INTO THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Apr 27, 2015 Steering 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK LEAKED AND NEEDED T...

Apr 27, 2015 Steering 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK LEAKED AND NEEDED T...

Mar 13, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE REPAIRED BY THE AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Mar 13, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE REPAIRED BY THE AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Feb 18, 2015 Structure

THE DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL HAIRLINE CRACKS AND HAS BECOME SEVERELY BRITTLE, FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU WERE TO JUST SCRAPE IT WITH YOUR FINGERNAIL THE MATERIAL JUST PUTTYS UP LIKE CLAY. IF NOT REPAIRED, THE CRACKS WILL CONTINUE TO ENLARGE AND THE DASH WILL LITERALLY DISINTEGRATE, POSSIBLY AFFECTIN...

Feb 18, 2015 Structure

THE DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL HAIRLINE CRACKS AND HAS BECOME SEVERELY BRITTLE, FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU WERE TO JUST SCRAPE IT WITH YOUR FINGERNAIL THE MATERIAL JUST PUTTYS UP LIKE CLAY. IF NOT REPAIRED, THE CRACKS WILL CONTINUE TO ENLARGE AND THE DASH WILL LITERALLY DISINTEGRATE, POSSIBLY AFFECTIN...

Feb 16, 2015 Steering 141,659 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH WHEN I LOST THE STEERING CAPABILITY IN MY RX350 LEXUS VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR. WAS TOLD IT WAS MY A/C COMPRESSOR THAT FAILED THAT CAUSED MY WATER PUMP TO BLOWUP WHICH CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT TO BREAK= $2,308. NOT SURE I BELIEVE ALL THIS...

Feb 16, 2015 Steering 141,659 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH WHEN I LOST THE STEERING CAPABILITY IN MY RX350 LEXUS VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FOR REPAIR. WAS TOLD IT WAS MY A/C COMPRESSOR THAT FAILED THAT CAUSED MY WATER PUMP TO BLOWUP WHICH CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT TO BREAK= $2,308. NOT SURE I BELIEVE ALL THIS...

Jan 22, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,994 mi

THE VVTI HOSE (ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE) ON MY LEXUS RUPTURED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WHICH THEN CAUSED A MASSIVE OIL LEAK IN JUST A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THIS WAS A FAULTY DESIGN BY TOYOTA, RUBBER PART WAS USED INSTEAD OF ALL ONE PIECE METAL PART. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. MY TOTAL COST OF REPAIR IS $...

Jan 22, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,994 mi

THE VVTI HOSE (ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE) ON MY LEXUS RUPTURED WHILE I WAS DRIVING WHICH THEN CAUSED A MASSIVE OIL LEAK IN JUST A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THIS WAS A FAULTY DESIGN BY TOYOTA, RUBBER PART WAS USED INSTEAD OF ALL ONE PIECE METAL PART. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. MY TOTAL COST OF REPAIR IS $...

Jan 20, 2015 Engine 120,327 mi

THE VVTI HOSE ON MY LEXUS RUPTURED WHICH THEN CAUSED A MASSIVE OIL LEAK. *TR

Jan 20, 2015 Engine 120,327 mi

THE VVTI HOSE ON MY LEXUS RUPTURED WHICH THEN CAUSED A MASSIVE OIL LEAK. *TR

Jan 6, 2015 Engine 130,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE USED (ONE PREVIOUS OWNER), UPON COLD START A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. TOOK TO A TOYOTA/LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, VEHICLE INSPECTION, AND ASKED THE TECHNICIANS TO ALSO ADDRESS THE NOISE. WE WER...

Jan 6, 2015 Electrical System 130,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE USED (ONE PREVIOUS OWNER), UPON COLD START A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. TOOK TO A TOYOTA/LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, VEHICLE INSPECTION, AND ASKED THE TECHNICIANS TO ALSO ADDRESS THE NOISE. WE WER...

Jan 6, 2015 Power Train 130,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE USED (ONE PREVIOUS OWNER), UPON COLD START A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. TOOK TO A TOYOTA/LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, VEHICLE INSPECTION, AND ASKED THE TECHNICIANS TO ALSO ADDRESS THE NOISE. WE WER...

Jan 6, 2015 Engine 130,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE USED (ONE PREVIOUS OWNER), UPON COLD START A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. TOOK TO A TOYOTA/LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, VEHICLE INSPECTION, AND ASKED THE TECHNICIANS TO ALSO ADDRESS THE NOISE. WE WER...

Jan 6, 2015 Electrical System 130,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE USED (ONE PREVIOUS OWNER), UPON COLD START A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. TOOK TO A TOYOTA/LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, VEHICLE INSPECTION, AND ASKED THE TECHNICIANS TO ALSO ADDRESS THE NOISE. WE WER...

Jan 6, 2015 Power Train 130,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE USED (ONE PREVIOUS OWNER), UPON COLD START A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. TOOK TO A TOYOTA/LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, VEHICLE INSPECTION, AND ASKED THE TECHNICIANS TO ALSO ADDRESS THE NOISE. WE WER...

Oct 21, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

EXTERIOR REAR HATCH HANDLE COVERING MELTED INTO A STICKY GOO RENDERING THE HANDLE USELESS. DEALER ADVISES THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THIS OCCURRING ONLY IN FLORIDA AND THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY AND COVER. *TR

Oct 21, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

EXTERIOR REAR HATCH HANDLE COVERING MELTED INTO A STICKY GOO RENDERING THE HANDLE USELESS. DEALER ADVISES THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THIS OCCURRING ONLY IN FLORIDA AND THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY AND COVER. *TR

Oct 5, 2014 Steering 85,210 mi

LEAKING FLUID AND UNUSUAL NOISE IN STEERING COMPONENTS .I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD TO HAVE STEERING RACK AND SHAFT REPLACED FOR A COST OF $2,207.00. I ASKED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IF THIS WAS COVERED BY ANY TYPE OF EXTENDED WARRANTY AND HE SAID NO. I INDICATED I WAS A TOYOTA DRIVER SI...

Oct 5, 2014 Steering 85,210 mi

LEAKING FLUID AND UNUSUAL NOISE IN STEERING COMPONENTS .I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD TO HAVE STEERING RACK AND SHAFT REPLACED FOR A COST OF $2,207.00. I ASKED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IF THIS WAS COVERED BY ANY TYPE OF EXTENDED WARRANTY AND HE SAID NO. I INDICATED I WAS A TOYOTA DRIVER SI...

Sep 28, 2014 Engine 100,000 mi

THE CAR COMPLETELY HALTED WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE CAR. DURING INSPECTION THEY FOUND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL UNDER LOAD. ONCE THE A/C SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED, VEH...

Sep 28, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE CAR COMPLETELY HALTED WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE CAR. DURING INSPECTION THEY FOUND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL UNDER LOAD. ONCE THE A/C SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED, VEH...

Sep 28, 2014 Steering 100,000 mi

THE CAR COMPLETELY HALTED WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE CAR. DURING INSPECTION THEY FOUND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL UNDER LOAD. ONCE THE A/C SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED, VEH...

Sep 28, 2014 Engine 100,000 mi

THE CAR COMPLETELY HALTED WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE CAR. DURING INSPECTION THEY FOUND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL UNDER LOAD. ONCE THE A/C SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED, VEH...

Sep 28, 2014 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE CAR COMPLETELY HALTED WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE CAR. DURING INSPECTION THEY FOUND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL UNDER LOAD. ONCE THE A/C SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED, VEH...

Sep 28, 2014 Steering 100,000 mi

THE CAR COMPLETELY HALTED WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD. THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE CAR. DURING INSPECTION THEY FOUND A/C COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL UNDER LOAD. ONCE THE A/C SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED, VEH...

Sep 25, 2014 Structure 61,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL HAIRLINE CRACKS AND IN ONE SPOT A SMALL PART OF THE DASHBOARD HAS DETACHED, REVEALING THE PADDING UNDERNEATH. IF NOT REPAIRED, THE CRACKS WILL CONTINUE TO ENLARGE, POSSIBLY AFFECTING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DASHBOARD AIR BAGS. I FEEL THAT THE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD IS ...

Sep 25, 2014 Structure 61,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL HAIRLINE CRACKS AND IN ONE SPOT A SMALL PART OF THE DASHBOARD HAS DETACHED, REVEALING THE PADDING UNDERNEATH. IF NOT REPAIRED, THE CRACKS WILL CONTINUE TO ENLARGE, POSSIBLY AFFECTING THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DASHBOARD AIR BAGS. I FEEL THAT THE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD IS ...

Aug 30, 2014 Engine 55,000 mi

I RECEIVED LETTER FROM LEXUS TELLING ME THE ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE COULD HAVE LEAKAGE, BUT LEXUS WON'T REPLACE IT UNLESS IT'S LEAKING. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE MANY OTHER CAR OWNERS HAVE HAD THE LEAK AND WHEN IT DOES, THE ENGINE MIGHT BE GONE BECAUSE OF NO OIL LEFT IN THE RESERVOIR. T...

Aug 30, 2014 Engine 55,000 mi

I RECEIVED LETTER FROM LEXUS TELLING ME THE ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE COULD HAVE LEAKAGE, BUT LEXUS WON'T REPLACE IT UNLESS IT'S LEAKING. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE MANY OTHER CAR OWNERS HAVE HAD THE LEAK AND WHEN IT DOES, THE ENGINE MIGHT BE GONE BECAUSE OF NO OIL LEFT IN THE RESERVOIR. T...

Aug 29, 2014 Structure 63,078 mi

MY LEXUS'S DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND CRACKING. IT'S SO SOFT THAT IF I MISS THE KEY HOLE IT WILL DIG A HOLE IN THE RUBBER AROUND THE IGNITION. RESALE VALUE SERIOUSLY DIMINISHED. *TR

Aug 29, 2014 Structure 63,078 mi

MY LEXUS'S DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND CRACKING. IT'S SO SOFT THAT IF I MISS THE KEY HOLE IT WILL DIG A HOLE IN THE RUBBER AROUND THE IGNITION. RESALE VALUE SERIOUSLY DIMINISHED. *TR

Aug 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON HWY I-SOUTH AND I HAD MY CAR CRUISE AT ABOUT 68 MPH. DUE TO DOWNHILL ROAD AHEAD I TOOK IT OUT OF CRUISE AS SOMETIME CAR GOES FEW MILES ABOVE CRUISE LIMIT. NOW THERE WAS UPHILL ROAD SO I PUT IT NO CRUISE AGAIN ABOUT 65 BY PUSHING CRUISE ARROW UP DIRECTION. THIS TIME SUDDENLY IT A...

Aug 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON HWY I-SOUTH AND I HAD MY CAR CRUISE AT ABOUT 68 MPH. DUE TO DOWNHILL ROAD AHEAD I TOOK IT OUT OF CRUISE AS SOMETIME CAR GOES FEW MILES ABOVE CRUISE LIMIT. NOW THERE WAS UPHILL ROAD SO I PUT IT NO CRUISE AGAIN ABOUT 65 BY PUSHING CRUISE ARROW UP DIRECTION. THIS TIME SUDDENLY IT A...

Aug 13, 2014 Structure 95,000 mi

THE WHOLE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Structure 95,000 mi

THE WHOLE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Steering 80,168 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS RX350. I WENT IN FOR AM OI; CHANGE. THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. T...

Aug 6, 2014 Steering 80,168 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS RX350. I WENT IN FOR AM OI; CHANGE. THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. T...

Aug 4, 2014 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS 350 RX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL THAT EXPOSED FOAM THROUGH THE INTERIOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. A LOCAL DEALER STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Aug 4, 2014 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS 350 RX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL THAT EXPOSED FOAM THROUGH THE INTERIOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. A LOCAL DEALER STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Jul 30, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

I NOTICED EXTENSIVE CRACKING OF MY DASHBOARD. I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT...IT SEEMED TO SHOW UP ALL AT ONCE, AND I HAD NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO A VEHICLE BEFORE. MY RX HAS LOW MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT. IN 45 YEARS WE HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES, HAVE DRIVEN MANY OF THEM TO OVER 200,...

Jul 30, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

I NOTICED EXTENSIVE CRACKING OF MY DASHBOARD. I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT...IT SEEMED TO SHOW UP ALL AT ONCE, AND I HAD NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO A VEHICLE BEFORE. MY RX HAS LOW MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT. IN 45 YEARS WE HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES, HAVE DRIVEN MANY OF THEM TO OVER 200,...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure

THE DASHBOARD BEGAN CRACKING ALL AROUND THE GLOVE BOX. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND SHOULD NOT BE CRACKING DUE TO HEAT. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE WEB AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE LEXUS DASHBOARDS. I WENT TO BOTH THE DEALER AND LEXUS CORPORATE OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE AND THE R...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 46,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD PAD. WHILE THIS ONE ISN'T VERY LARGE, THE LAST LEXUS RX WE HAD, A 2004 RX 330, HAD CRACKS ALL OVER THE PAD. THE FORUM ON EDMUNDS.COM INDICATED THAT THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF OWNERS OF LEXUS RX AND GS MODELS WITH THIS COMPLAINT, AND THAT LEXUS REFUSED TO REPAIR...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure

THE DASHBOARD BEGAN CRACKING ALL AROUND THE GLOVE BOX. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND SHOULD NOT BE CRACKING DUE TO HEAT. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE WEB AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE LEXUS DASHBOARDS. I WENT TO BOTH THE DEALER AND LEXUS CORPORATE OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE AND THE R...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 46,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD PAD. WHILE THIS ONE ISN'T VERY LARGE, THE LAST LEXUS RX WE HAD, A 2004 RX 330, HAD CRACKS ALL OVER THE PAD. THE FORUM ON EDMUNDS.COM INDICATED THAT THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF OWNERS OF LEXUS RX AND GS MODELS WITH THIS COMPLAINT, AND THAT LEXUS REFUSED TO REPAIR...

Jul 24, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR FOR REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS ON THE VEHICLE WAS THAT STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE N...

Jul 24, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR FOR REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS ON THE VEHICLE WAS THAT STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE N...

Jul 24, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR FOR REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS ON THE VEHICLE WAS THAT STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE N...

Jul 24, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR FOR REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS ON THE VEHICLE WAS THAT STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE N...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine 92,235 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT NIGHT I NOTICED TO ENGINE GOT VERY LOUD, I PULLED OVER NOTICED BLUISH-WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE, ENGINE OIL LIGHT FINALLY CAME ON. GOT OUT THE CAR NOTICED A STREAM OF OIL BEHIND THE CAR. MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AT THIS TIME. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE ...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED AN OIL LEAK IN THE GARAGE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL SUPPLY H...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine 92,235 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT NIGHT I NOTICED TO ENGINE GOT VERY LOUD, I PULLED OVER NOTICED BLUISH-WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE, ENGINE OIL LIGHT FINALLY CAME ON. GOT OUT THE CAR NOTICED A STREAM OF OIL BEHIND THE CAR. MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AT THIS TIME. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE ...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED AN OIL LEAK IN THE GARAGE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL SUPPLY H...

Jun 28, 2014 Steering 60,776 mi

WE TOOK OUR RX350 IN FOR A 60K MILE SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY WE HAD TO PAY FULL REPLACEMENT VALUE. WE HAD NO EVIDENCE OF A LEAK IN OUR GARAGE AND ENCOUNTERED NO STEERING ISSUES PRIOR TO THE SERV...

Jun 28, 2014 Steering 60,776 mi

WE TOOK OUR RX350 IN FOR A 60K MILE SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY WE HAD TO PAY FULL REPLACEMENT VALUE. WE HAD NO EVIDENCE OF A LEAK IN OUR GARAGE AND ENCOUNTERED NO STEERING ISSUES PRIOR TO THE SERV...

Jun 17, 2014 Structure 51,121 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON THIS VEHICLE STARTED TO CRACK IN MULTIPLE SPOTS BEFORE OUR EYES. THE DASHBOARD IS NOW AN EYESORE. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED TO A LEXUS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO ME. READING ALL THE INTERNET INFORMATION ON THIS, LEXUS IS WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND R...

Jun 17, 2014 Structure 51,121 mi

THE DASHBOARD ON THIS VEHICLE STARTED TO CRACK IN MULTIPLE SPOTS BEFORE OUR EYES. THE DASHBOARD IS NOW AN EYESORE. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED TO A LEXUS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO ME. READING ALL THE INTERNET INFORMATION ON THIS, LEXUS IS WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND R...

May 30, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VTI OIL HOSE HAD MELTED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFAC...

May 30, 2014 Engine 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VTI OIL HOSE HAD MELTED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFAC...

Apr 28, 2014 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS SEVERE CRACKING ALL OVER THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE GLOVE BOX. I AM CONCERNED IF THE INTEGRITY OF THE AIRBAGS MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO THIS CRACKING. THESE CRACKS ARE NOT THE RESULT OF HEAT, THEY ARE OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE PART WHICH LEXUS IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY...

Apr 28, 2014 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS SEVERE CRACKING ALL OVER THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE GLOVE BOX. I AM CONCERNED IF THE INTEGRITY OF THE AIRBAGS MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO THIS CRACKING. THESE CRACKS ARE NOT THE RESULT OF HEAT, THEY ARE OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE PART WHICH LEXUS IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY...

Mar 31, 2014 Engine 82,193 mi

OUR VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND MAINTAINED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WITHOUT WARNING, ON 3/5/14, AS WE WERE EXITING THE FREEWAY, WE SMELLED A SLIGHT BURNING ODOR. THE OIL LIGHT THEN FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. ...

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train 82,193 mi

OUR VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND MAINTAINED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WITHOUT WARNING, ON 3/5/14, AS WE WERE EXITING THE FREEWAY, WE SMELLED A SLIGHT BURNING ODOR. THE OIL LIGHT THEN FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. ...

Mar 31, 2014 Engine 82,193 mi

OUR VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND MAINTAINED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WITHOUT WARNING, ON 3/5/14, AS WE WERE EXITING THE FREEWAY, WE SMELLED A SLIGHT BURNING ODOR. THE OIL LIGHT THEN FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. ...

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train 82,193 mi

OUR VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND MAINTAINED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WITHOUT WARNING, ON 3/5/14, AS WE WERE EXITING THE FREEWAY, WE SMELLED A SLIGHT BURNING ODOR. THE OIL LIGHT THEN FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. ...

Mar 18, 2014 Electrical System 42,800 mi

LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY MY RX350 (2007) LOST POWER GOING 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, AND BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY. WITH A TRUCK ON ONE SIDE AND ANOTHER BARRELING DOWN MY BEHIND, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY! BY SOME MIRACLE, I MANAGED TO SWERVE TO THE SHOULDER...

Mar 18, 2014 Engine 42,800 mi

LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY MY RX350 (2007) LOST POWER GOING 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, AND BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY. WITH A TRUCK ON ONE SIDE AND ANOTHER BARRELING DOWN MY BEHIND, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY! BY SOME MIRACLE, I MANAGED TO SWERVE TO THE SHOULDER...

Mar 18, 2014 Electrical System 42,800 mi

LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY MY RX350 (2007) LOST POWER GOING 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, AND BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY. WITH A TRUCK ON ONE SIDE AND ANOTHER BARRELING DOWN MY BEHIND, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY! BY SOME MIRACLE, I MANAGED TO SWERVE TO THE SHOULDER...

Mar 18, 2014 Engine 42,800 mi

LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY MY RX350 (2007) LOST POWER GOING 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, AND BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY. WITH A TRUCK ON ONE SIDE AND ANOTHER BARRELING DOWN MY BEHIND, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY! BY SOME MIRACLE, I MANAGED TO SWERVE TO THE SHOULDER...

Oct 30, 2013 Steering 75,000 mi

POWER STEERING RACK LEAKING. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL LEXUS RX MODELS 2007 AT LEAST. THIS SHOULD BE REPAIRED UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY DUE TO THE NUMBER OF REPORTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 30, 2013 Steering 75,000 mi

POWER STEERING RACK LEAKING. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL LEXUS RX MODELS 2007 AT LEAST. THIS SHOULD BE REPAIRED UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY DUE TO THE NUMBER OF REPORTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 22, 2013 Steering 48,000 mi

MY 2007 RX350 WAS IN FOR 50K MAINTENANCE SERVICE. I WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING OIL LEAKING. NO DROPPING OF OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING FLOOR AT MY HOME. TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE OIL RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. I WAS ASKED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK. I WAS TOLD BY THE LEXUS TEC...

Oct 22, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

MY 2007 RX350 WAS IN FOR 50K MAINTENANCE SERVICE. I WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING OIL LEAKING. NO DROPPING OF OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING FLOOR AT MY HOME. TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE OIL RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. I WAS ASKED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK. I WAS TOLD BY THE LEXUS TEC...

Oct 22, 2013 Steering 48,000 mi

MY 2007 RX350 WAS IN FOR 50K MAINTENANCE SERVICE. I WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING OIL LEAKING. NO DROPPING OF OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING FLOOR AT MY HOME. TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE OIL RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. I WAS ASKED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK. I WAS TOLD BY THE LEXUS TEC...

Oct 22, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

MY 2007 RX350 WAS IN FOR 50K MAINTENANCE SERVICE. I WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING OIL LEAKING. NO DROPPING OF OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING FLOOR AT MY HOME. TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE OIL RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. I WAS ASKED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK. I WAS TOLD BY THE LEXUS TEC...

Oct 13, 2013 Engine

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY WIFE NOTICED A FILM ON THE BACK WINDOW AS WE WERE HEADED FROM ONALASKA WI TO EAU CLAIRE WI ABOUT 20 MILES FROM EAU CLAIRE THE OIL LAMP STARTED TO FLICKER THEN CAME ON SOLID. WE ALSO HEARD A FLAPPING SOUND. WE WERE NOT SURE WHAT WAS GOING ON WE STOPPED AT A KWIK TRIP GAS ST...

Oct 13, 2013 Engine

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY WIFE NOTICED A FILM ON THE BACK WINDOW AS WE WERE HEADED FROM ONALASKA WI TO EAU CLAIRE WI ABOUT 20 MILES FROM EAU CLAIRE THE OIL LAMP STARTED TO FLICKER THEN CAME ON SOLID. WE ALSO HEARD A FLAPPING SOUND. WE WERE NOT SURE WHAT WAS GOING ON WE STOPPED AT A KWIK TRIP GAS ST...

Sep 4, 2013 Power Train 128,800 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP ON MY LEXUS RX 2007 AWD WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 20 MPH. ENGINE REVS BUT THE CAR CANNOT SPEED UP. TRAFFIC BACKED UP BEHIND ME. FORTUNATELY, THE INCIDENT HAPPENED CLOSE TO OUR HOUSE. I COULD SLOWLY REACH HOME. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ...

Sep 4, 2013 Power Train 128,800 mi

TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP ON MY LEXUS RX 2007 AWD WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 20 MPH. ENGINE REVS BUT THE CAR CANNOT SPEED UP. TRAFFIC BACKED UP BEHIND ME. FORTUNATELY, THE INCIDENT HAPPENED CLOSE TO OUR HOUSE. I COULD SLOWLY REACH HOME. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ...

Aug 21, 2013 Engine 139,569 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AFTERWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE OIL COOLING HOS...

Aug 21, 2013 Engine 139,569 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AFTERWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE OIL COOLING HOS...

Aug 9, 2013 Steering 74,336 mi

MY RX350 WAS IN FOR 70K MAINTENANCE SERVICE. I WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING OIL LEAKING. NO OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING GARAGE IN OUR CONDO . THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID I SHOULD REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK AT A COST OF $1800. HE SAID THE BOOT WAS STARTING TO LEAK BUT AT THIS POINT I ...

Aug 9, 2013 Steering 74,336 mi

MY RX350 WAS IN FOR 70K MAINTENANCE SERVICE. I WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING OIL LEAKING. NO OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING GARAGE IN OUR CONDO . THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID I SHOULD REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK AT A COST OF $1800. HE SAID THE BOOT WAS STARTING TO LEAK BUT AT THIS POINT I ...

Aug 8, 2013 Air Bags 51,000 mi

THE COVERING ON MY PASSENGER AIR BAG IS FLAKING OFF AND DASHBOARD CRACKING CAUSING CONCERN OF PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Aug 8, 2013 Structure 51,000 mi

THE COVERING ON MY PASSENGER AIR BAG IS FLAKING OFF AND DASHBOARD CRACKING CAUSING CONCERN OF PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Aug 8, 2013 Air Bags 51,000 mi

THE COVERING ON MY PASSENGER AIR BAG IS FLAKING OFF AND DASHBOARD CRACKING CAUSING CONCERN OF PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Aug 8, 2013 Structure 51,000 mi

THE COVERING ON MY PASSENGER AIR BAG IS FLAKING OFF AND DASHBOARD CRACKING CAUSING CONCERN OF PREMATURE DEPLOYMENT. *TR

Jul 28, 2013 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FILLS WITH CONDENSATION DIMMING LIGHT DEALER STATES THIS HAPPENS AND DID NOTHING TO HELP EXCEPT WANT TO CHARGE 1700$ TO REPLACE UNIT. *TR

Jul 28, 2013 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FILLS WITH CONDENSATION DIMMING LIGHT DEALER STATES THIS HAPPENS AND DID NOTHING TO HELP EXCEPT WANT TO CHARGE 1700$ TO REPLACE UNIT. *TR

Jul 2, 2013 Steering 58,650 mi

MY RX350 WAS IN FOR 60K MAINTENANCE SERVICE. I WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING OIL LEAKING. NO DROPPING OF OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING FLOOR AT MY HOME. TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE OIL RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. I HAD A PLATINUM WARRANTY THAT JUST EXPIRED AND WAS ASKED TO REPLACE THE POWER S...

Jul 2, 2013 Steering 58,650 mi

MY RX350 WAS IN FOR 60K MAINTENANCE SERVICE. I WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING OIL LEAKING. NO DROPPING OF OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING FLOOR AT MY HOME. TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE OIL RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY. I HAD A PLATINUM WARRANTY THAT JUST EXPIRED AND WAS ASKED TO REPLACE THE POWER S...

Jun 10, 2013 Unknown Or Other 73,673 mi

MY WIFE PARKED THE CAT IN GARAGE AROUND 8 PM 5/31/13.SHE CAME INSIDE THE HOUSE AND TOLD THERE IS SMELL OF TAR. I WENT AND SMELLED BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. I THOUGHT SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN OVER ASPHALT. ON 6/1/13 I CAME BACK FROM WORKOUT AND DECIDED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVEWAY FOUND POOL OF FLUID ON F...

Jun 10, 2013 Engine 73,673 mi

MY WIFE PARKED THE CAT IN GARAGE AROUND 8 PM 5/31/13.SHE CAME INSIDE THE HOUSE AND TOLD THERE IS SMELL OF TAR. I WENT AND SMELLED BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. I THOUGHT SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN OVER ASPHALT. ON 6/1/13 I CAME BACK FROM WORKOUT AND DECIDED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVEWAY FOUND POOL OF FLUID ON F...

Jun 10, 2013 Unknown Or Other 73,673 mi

MY WIFE PARKED THE CAT IN GARAGE AROUND 8 PM 5/31/13.SHE CAME INSIDE THE HOUSE AND TOLD THERE IS SMELL OF TAR. I WENT AND SMELLED BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. I THOUGHT SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN OVER ASPHALT. ON 6/1/13 I CAME BACK FROM WORKOUT AND DECIDED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVEWAY FOUND POOL OF FLUID ON F...

Jun 10, 2013 Engine 73,673 mi

MY WIFE PARKED THE CAT IN GARAGE AROUND 8 PM 5/31/13.SHE CAME INSIDE THE HOUSE AND TOLD THERE IS SMELL OF TAR. I WENT AND SMELLED BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. I THOUGHT SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN OVER ASPHALT. ON 6/1/13 I CAME BACK FROM WORKOUT AND DECIDED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVEWAY FOUND POOL OF FLUID ON F...

May 29, 2013 Air Bags 75,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I HAD IT LOOKED AT BY THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE AIRBAG IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AND MY CAR HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THEY SAID IT WASN'T SAFE TO DRIVE AND THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDENT THE WAY IT WAS WHEN I BROU...

May 29, 2013 Engine 85,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VSC OFF CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLES VIBRATE VIOLENT SHORTLY AFTER. WAS DIAGNOSED BY LEXUS TECHNICIAN THAT IGNITION COIL #6 HAS FAILED. *TR

May 29, 2013 Electrical System 85,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VSC OFF CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLES VIBRATE VIOLENT SHORTLY AFTER. WAS DIAGNOSED BY LEXUS TECHNICIAN THAT IGNITION COIL #6 HAS FAILED. *TR

May 29, 2013 Engine 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHEN STARTING MY CAR, A GRINDING SOUND IS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE EVERY 1 OUT OF 7 OR 8 TIMES. THE PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CAMSHAFT TOWER WOULD NEED REPLACING. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THE...

May 29, 2013 Air Bags 75,000 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I HAD IT LOOKED AT BY THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE AIRBAG IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AND MY CAR HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THEY SAID IT WASN'T SAFE TO DRIVE AND THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDENT THE WAY IT WAS WHEN I BROU...

May 29, 2013 Engine 85,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VSC OFF CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLES VIBRATE VIOLENT SHORTLY AFTER. WAS DIAGNOSED BY LEXUS TECHNICIAN THAT IGNITION COIL #6 HAS FAILED. *TR

May 29, 2013 Electrical System 85,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VSC OFF CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLES VIBRATE VIOLENT SHORTLY AFTER. WAS DIAGNOSED BY LEXUS TECHNICIAN THAT IGNITION COIL #6 HAS FAILED. *TR

May 29, 2013 Engine 80,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHEN STARTING MY CAR, A GRINDING SOUND IS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE EVERY 1 OUT OF 7 OR 8 TIMES. THE PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CAMSHAFT TOWER WOULD NEED REPLACING. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THE...

Apr 3, 2013 Steering 87,600 mi

NOTICED ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING ON MY 2007 LEXUS RX-350. VEHICLE INSPECTED BY TECHNICIAN AND WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING FAILURE , OIL LEAK. NO DROPPING OF OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING FLOOR AT MY HOME. TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE OIL RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY AND THE OIL ...

Apr 3, 2013 Steering 87,600 mi

NOTICED ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING ON MY 2007 LEXUS RX-350. VEHICLE INSPECTED BY TECHNICIAN AND WAS INFORMED OF THE POWER STEERING FAILURE , OIL LEAK. NO DROPPING OF OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE PARKING FLOOR AT MY HOME. TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE OIL RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY AND THE OIL ...

Mar 16, 2013 Steering 128,648 mi

DURING MY ANNUAL STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY A LEXUS DEALERSHIP, SERVICE TECHNICIANS INDICATED THAT ONE OF THE BOOTS ON THE POWER STEERING RACK HAD A HOLE/TEAR AND WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID, AND THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL LEAK FROM A SEAL IN THE POWER-STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. THE ESTIMA...

Mar 16, 2013 Steering 128,648 mi

DURING MY ANNUAL STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY A LEXUS DEALERSHIP, SERVICE TECHNICIANS INDICATED THAT ONE OF THE BOOTS ON THE POWER STEERING RACK HAD A HOLE/TEAR AND WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID, AND THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL LEAK FROM A SEAL IN THE POWER-STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. THE ESTIMA...

Feb 20, 2013 Electrical System

MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS CAUSING SPREAD OUT LIGHT BEAM AND POSSIBLE RUST/SHORT CIRCUIT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR

Feb 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS CAUSING SPREAD OUT LIGHT BEAM AND POSSIBLE RUST/SHORT CIRCUIT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR

Feb 20, 2013 Electrical System

MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS CAUSING SPREAD OUT LIGHT BEAM AND POSSIBLE RUST/SHORT CIRCUIT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR

Feb 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS CAUSING SPREAD OUT LIGHT BEAM AND POSSIBLE RUST/SHORT CIRCUIT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR

Jan 16, 2013 Exterior Lighting

2007 LEXUS RX 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT WAS FILED, IN WHICH IT ALLEGED THAT TOYOTA KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES IN THEIR VEHICLES CONTAINED NUMEROUS DISTINCT AND SERIOUS L...

Jan 16, 2013 Exterior Lighting

2007 LEXUS RX 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IN VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT WAS FILED, IN WHICH IT ALLEGED THAT TOYOTA KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES IN THEIR VEHICLES CONTAINED NUMEROUS DISTINCT AND SERIOUS L...

Sep 10, 2012 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WASHING HIS VEHICLE, WATER MANAGED TO GET INTO THE LIGHT COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATE...

Sep 10, 2012 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WASHING HIS VEHICLE, WATER MANAGED TO GET INTO THE LIGHT COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATE...

Aug 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FLOOR MAT RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE COMPLIED WITH THE RECALL AND TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE DEALER, HE DISCOVERED TWO HOLES WERE IN THE EXISTING CARPET AND NOTHING HAD BEEN REPLACED. THE RECALL LETTER ST...

Aug 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. THE SEAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WAS DAMAGED AND FROM RAIN WATER ENTERING THE HEAD LIGHT COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FLOOR MAT RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE COMPLIED WITH THE RECALL AND TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE DEALER, HE DISCOVERED TWO HOLES WERE IN THE EXISTING CARPET AND NOTHING HAD BEEN REPLACED. THE RECALL LETTER ST...

Aug 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. THE SEAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WAS DAMAGED AND FROM RAIN WATER ENTERING THE HEAD LIGHT COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 68,877 mi

I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING SPOT TO DO SOME ERRANDS AND, BEFORE I COULD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH SOME SHRUBS, ACROSS A WALKWAY, AND FINALLY RAN STRAIGHT INTO A BRICK WALL OF ONE OF THE STORES I WAS GOING TO. SEVERAL BRICKS FELL OFF THE BUILDIN...

Aug 13, 2012 Structure Crash 68,877 mi

I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING SPOT TO DO SOME ERRANDS AND, BEFORE I COULD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH SOME SHRUBS, ACROSS A WALKWAY, AND FINALLY RAN STRAIGHT INTO A BRICK WALL OF ONE OF THE STORES I WAS GOING TO. SEVERAL BRICKS FELL OFF THE BUILDIN...

Aug 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting Crash 68,877 mi

I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING SPOT TO DO SOME ERRANDS AND, BEFORE I COULD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH SOME SHRUBS, ACROSS A WALKWAY, AND FINALLY RAN STRAIGHT INTO A BRICK WALL OF ONE OF THE STORES I WAS GOING TO. SEVERAL BRICKS FELL OFF THE BUILDIN...

Aug 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 68,877 mi

I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING SPOT TO DO SOME ERRANDS AND, BEFORE I COULD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH SOME SHRUBS, ACROSS A WALKWAY, AND FINALLY RAN STRAIGHT INTO A BRICK WALL OF ONE OF THE STORES I WAS GOING TO. SEVERAL BRICKS FELL OFF THE BUILDIN...

Aug 13, 2012 Structure Crash 68,877 mi

I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING SPOT TO DO SOME ERRANDS AND, BEFORE I COULD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH SOME SHRUBS, ACROSS A WALKWAY, AND FINALLY RAN STRAIGHT INTO A BRICK WALL OF ONE OF THE STORES I WAS GOING TO. SEVERAL BRICKS FELL OFF THE BUILDIN...

Aug 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting Crash 68,877 mi

I PARKED MY CAR IN A PARKING SPOT TO DO SOME ERRANDS AND, BEFORE I COULD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH SOME SHRUBS, ACROSS A WALKWAY, AND FINALLY RAN STRAIGHT INTO A BRICK WALL OF ONE OF THE STORES I WAS GOING TO. SEVERAL BRICKS FELL OFF THE BUILDIN...

Jul 18, 2012 Engine 81,837 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE MOTOR OIL SUDDENLY LEAK (MASSIVE LEAK ALL OVER THE CAR UNDERNEATH AND BACK) AND PRODUCE BURNING SMOKE. DID NOT KNOW THIS HAPPEN(NO WARNING SIGNALS AT ALL) AND WIND BLOW THE SMOKE BACK SO THE DRIVER CAN'T SEE IT. THE MOTOR OIL WAS DOWN TO NOTHING AFTER BEEN TOLD BY OTH...

Jul 18, 2012 Engine 81,837 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE MOTOR OIL SUDDENLY LEAK (MASSIVE LEAK ALL OVER THE CAR UNDERNEATH AND BACK) AND PRODUCE BURNING SMOKE. DID NOT KNOW THIS HAPPEN(NO WARNING SIGNALS AT ALL) AND WIND BLOW THE SMOKE BACK SO THE DRIVER CAN'T SEE IT. THE MOTOR OIL WAS DOWN TO NOTHING AFTER BEEN TOLD BY OTH...

Jun 21, 2012 Engine 64,108 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD TO REPLACE 3 IGNITION COILS. I ONLY HAVE THE PAPERWORK FOR 2 TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THE CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND THE ENGINE WENT OFF AT STOPS, AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LIGHT WENT ON. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, WHICH I THINK WAS IN 2010, THE LEXUS TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS A FLUKE. ...

Jun 21, 2012 Electrical System 64,108 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD TO REPLACE 3 IGNITION COILS. I ONLY HAVE THE PAPERWORK FOR 2 TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THE CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND THE ENGINE WENT OFF AT STOPS, AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LIGHT WENT ON. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, WHICH I THINK WAS IN 2010, THE LEXUS TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS A FLUKE. ...

Jun 21, 2012 Engine 64,108 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD TO REPLACE 3 IGNITION COILS. I ONLY HAVE THE PAPERWORK FOR 2 TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THE CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND THE ENGINE WENT OFF AT STOPS, AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LIGHT WENT ON. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, WHICH I THINK WAS IN 2010, THE LEXUS TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS A FLUKE. ...

Jun 21, 2012 Electrical System 64,108 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD TO REPLACE 3 IGNITION COILS. I ONLY HAVE THE PAPERWORK FOR 2 TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THE CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND THE ENGINE WENT OFF AT STOPS, AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LIGHT WENT ON. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, WHICH I THINK WAS IN 2010, THE LEXUS TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS A FLUKE. ...

Jun 20, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LATE AT NIGHT MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE SOUNDS IT SMELLED LIKE RUBBER BURNING. MY DISPLAY PANEL SHOWED NO TROUBLE LIGHTS WERE ON. I KNEW I HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED THE OIL LIGHT WAS NOT ON. I AM A 61 YEAR OLD WOMAN ON A DARK BACK ROAD WITH NO LIGHTS OR CARS AROUND ME I WAS N...

Jun 20, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LATE AT NIGHT MY CAR STARTED TO MAKE SOUNDS IT SMELLED LIKE RUBBER BURNING. MY DISPLAY PANEL SHOWED NO TROUBLE LIGHTS WERE ON. I KNEW I HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED THE OIL LIGHT WAS NOT ON. I AM A 61 YEAR OLD WOMAN ON A DARK BACK ROAD WITH NO LIGHTS OR CARS AROUND ME I WAS N...

May 12, 2012 Engine 61,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VSC OFF CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE SECOND TINE IN 2 MONTHS. VEHICLES VIBRATE VIOLENT SHORTLY AFTER. WAS DIAGNOSED BY QUALIFY TECHNICIAN THAT IGNITION COIL #6 HAS FAILED. THIS IS SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON PROBLEM 2 MONTHS AGO WHEN IGNITION COIL #...

May 12, 2012 Engine 61,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VSC OFF CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE SECOND TINE IN 2 MONTHS. VEHICLES VIBRATE VIOLENT SHORTLY AFTER. WAS DIAGNOSED BY QUALIFY TECHNICIAN THAT IGNITION COIL #6 HAS FAILED. THIS IS SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON PROBLEM 2 MONTHS AGO WHEN IGNITION COIL #...

May 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OIL WAS SPILLING ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND UNDER THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO ALL OF THE ENGINE OIL LEAKING. THERE WAS A RUBBER HOSE THAT WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED AND LEAKING. THE V...

May 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OIL WAS SPILLING ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND UNDER THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED DUE TO ALL OF THE ENGINE OIL LEAKING. THERE WAS A RUBBER HOSE THAT WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED AND LEAKING. THE V...

May 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,647 mi

ON APRIL 23, WHILE DRIVING HOME THROUGH MY NEIGHBORHOOD THOUGHT I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY ENGINE. NEXT MORNING DROVE ABOUT A MILE FROM THE HOUSE AND KNOCKING NOISE STARTED AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND AFTER INSPECTION FOUND THAT MOST OF MY OIL HAD LEAKED OUT BECAUSE THE OIL COOLER HOSE...

May 4, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,647 mi

ON APRIL 23, WHILE DRIVING HOME THROUGH MY NEIGHBORHOOD THOUGHT I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY ENGINE. NEXT MORNING DROVE ABOUT A MILE FROM THE HOUSE AND KNOCKING NOISE STARTED AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND AFTER INSPECTION FOUND THAT MOST OF MY OIL HAD LEAKED OUT BECAUSE THE OIL COOLER HOSE...

Apr 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, SHE CRASHED AGAINST A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT WAS NEITHER DIAGNOS...

Apr 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, SHE CRASHED AGAINST A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT WAS NEITHER DIAGNOS...

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

I WENT TO FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED SOME BULBS REPLACED. I AGREED TO PAY FOR THE BULB REPLACEMENT. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER, I NOTICED CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHT. I WENT BACK TO AND INDICATED THAT THERE HAD NOT BEEN A PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLIGHT UNTIL AFTER THEY REPLACED THE B...

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

I WENT TO FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED SOME BULBS REPLACED. I AGREED TO PAY FOR THE BULB REPLACEMENT. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER, I NOTICED CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHT. I WENT BACK TO AND INDICATED THAT THERE HAD NOT BEEN A PROBLEM WITH MY HEADLIGHT UNTIL AFTER THEY REPLACED THE B...

Aug 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,230 mi

LEXUS RX 350S HAVE DEFECTIVE IGNITION COIL PACKS. THEY ARE FAILING LIKE BAD LIGHT BULBS. WHEN ONE FAILS THE VSC AND "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHTS COME ON; DRIVE TOO FAR AND THE ENGINE STARTS TO SHAKE SO VIOLENTLY YOU SIMPLY CAN NOT DRIVE. TWO OF THE SIX IN MY CAR HAVE FAILED SO FAR. I AM TOLD TOYOTA USED TH...

Aug 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,230 mi

LEXUS RX 350S HAVE DEFECTIVE IGNITION COIL PACKS. THEY ARE FAILING LIKE BAD LIGHT BULBS. WHEN ONE FAILS THE VSC AND "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHTS COME ON; DRIVE TOO FAR AND THE ENGINE STARTS TO SHAKE SO VIOLENTLY YOU SIMPLY CAN NOT DRIVE. TWO OF THE SIX IN MY CAR HAVE FAILED SO FAR. I AM TOLD TOYOTA USED TH...

Apr 22, 2011 Visibility 50,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM BLOWS PLASTIC DUST PARTICLES FROM DE FROSTER VENTS. *TR

Apr 22, 2011 Visibility 50,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM BLOWS PLASTIC DUST PARTICLES FROM DE FROSTER VENTS. *TR

Apr 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting 50,300 mi

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP LENS DEVELOPS CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. THE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION IS INCREASING DAILY AND CANNOT BE DRIED OUT. THIS ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE REFRACTION OF THE HEADLAMP BEAM WHICH IS BOTH DANGEROUS FOR THE DRIVER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

Apr 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting 50,300 mi

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP LENS DEVELOPS CONDENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. THE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION IS INCREASING DAILY AND CANNOT BE DRIED OUT. THIS ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE REFRACTION OF THE HEADLAMP BEAM WHICH IS BOTH DANGEROUS FOR THE DRIVER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

Apr 14, 2011 Electrical System 38,000 mi

ALL THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON UNTIL THE ENGINE/IGNITION KEY IS TURNED-OFF. NO APPARENT MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL FAILURE AS INDICATED BY ALL THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS. THE SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF THE ENTIRE DASH WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM ENERGIZING IS UNNERVING TO SAY THE LEA...

Apr 14, 2011 Electrical System 38,000 mi

ALL THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON UNTIL THE ENGINE/IGNITION KEY IS TURNED-OFF. NO APPARENT MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL FAILURE AS INDICATED BY ALL THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS. THE SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF THE ENTIRE DASH WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM ENERGIZING IS UNNERVING TO SAY THE LEA...

Mar 30, 2011 Tires 29,450 mi

THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM ON MY 2007 LEXUS RX350 IS ON ALL THE TIME CAN'T BE RESET. STILL ONLY HAD 29K MILE ON THE ORIGINAL TIRES. I KNOW TOYOTA WAS RECALL SOME SUV FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT, MY LEXUS IS NOT ON THE LIST. *TR

Mar 30, 2011 Tires 29,450 mi

THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM ON MY 2007 LEXUS RX350 IS ON ALL THE TIME CAN'T BE RESET. STILL ONLY HAD 29K MILE ON THE ORIGINAL TIRES. I KNOW TOYOTA WAS RECALL SOME SUV FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT, MY LEXUS IS NOT ON THE LIST. *TR

Feb 18, 2011 Exterior Lighting

MY LEXUS 2007 RX 350 HAS HEAVY WATER CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS IN THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THAT IS CAUSING MY HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER AND SHUT OFF. REPEATED CALLS TO LEXUS CUSTOMER CARE HAS NOT RESULTED IN ANYTHING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND GOT THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTOR TO INSPEC...

Feb 18, 2011 Exterior Lighting

MY LEXUS 2007 RX 350 HAS HEAVY WATER CONDENSATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS IN THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THAT IS CAUSING MY HEADLIGHTS TO FLICKER AND SHUT OFF. REPEATED CALLS TO LEXUS CUSTOMER CARE HAS NOT RESULTED IN ANYTHING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND GOT THEIR VEHICLE INSPECTOR TO INSPEC...

Jan 19, 2011 Unknown Or Other 36,000 mi

I HAD PUSHED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR ON THE UNIT. I BEGAN LOADING ITEMS IN THE REAR WHEN THE DOOR CAME DOWN STRIKING ME IN THE HEAD. THE DOOR CONTINUED TO LOWER AFTER HITTING ME THE DOOR HAS OPENED BY THE BUTTON AND THEN CLOSED BY ITSELF ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. NO ONE WAS INJURED FROM ...

Jan 19, 2011 Unknown Or Other 36,000 mi

I HAD PUSHED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR ON THE UNIT. I BEGAN LOADING ITEMS IN THE REAR WHEN THE DOOR CAME DOWN STRIKING ME IN THE HEAD. THE DOOR CONTINUED TO LOWER AFTER HITTING ME THE DOOR HAS OPENED BY THE BUTTON AND THEN CLOSED BY ITSELF ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. NO ONE WAS INJURED FROM ...

Jan 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 47,498 mi

AT APPROX. 8:05 AM ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ND I WAS STOPPED BEHIND A SCHOOL BUS THAT WAS PICKING UP CHILDREN AT THE INTERSECTION (1-2) MIN WAIT) I GAVE THE CAR ENOUGH GAS TO MAKE THE RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO CROCKERS LAKE BLVD. WHICH IS ONLY APPROX. 150-200 FT IN LENGTH. I ESTIMATE THE SPEED WAS BETWEEN...

Jan 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 47,498 mi

AT APPROX. 8:05 AM ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2ND I WAS STOPPED BEHIND A SCHOOL BUS THAT WAS PICKING UP CHILDREN AT THE INTERSECTION (1-2) MIN WAIT) I GAVE THE CAR ENOUGH GAS TO MAKE THE RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO CROCKERS LAKE BLVD. WHICH IS ONLY APPROX. 150-200 FT IN LENGTH. I ESTIMATE THE SPEED WAS BETWEEN...

Dec 31, 2010 Visibility 39,000 mi

FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS OUR VEHICLE HAS BEEN EMITTING WHITE POWDER FROM THE INTERIOR VENTS. IT IS VERY NOTICEABLE AS THE POWDER SETTLES ALL OVER THE DASH BOARD AND BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE EACH YEAR. WE LIVE IN FLORIDA AND ONLY NOTICE THIS PROBLEM DURING THE WINTER WHEN THE HEATER IS USED. WE AR...

Dec 31, 2010 Visibility 39,000 mi

FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS OUR VEHICLE HAS BEEN EMITTING WHITE POWDER FROM THE INTERIOR VENTS. IT IS VERY NOTICEABLE AS THE POWDER SETTLES ALL OVER THE DASH BOARD AND BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE EACH YEAR. WE LIVE IN FLORIDA AND ONLY NOTICE THIS PROBLEM DURING THE WINTER WHEN THE HEATER IS USED. WE AR...

Nov 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 LEXUS RX 350. WHILE THE CONTACT DROVE APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, IN ORDER TO PREVENT A CRASH WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP CAUSING A CRASH TO OCCUR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR POLICE REPORT FILED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICL...

Nov 18, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 43,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 LEXUS RX 350. WHILE THE CONTACT DROVE APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, IN ORDER TO PREVENT A CRASH WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP CAUSING A CRASH TO OCCUR. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR POLICE REPORT FILED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICL...

Nov 12, 2010 Unknown Or Other 14 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED A STRANGE ODOR THAT MADE HER SICK. THE DEALER SPRAYED THE VEHICLE WITH A COSMOLINE SPRAY (WHICH THE CONTACT STATED WAS TOXIC). THE DEALER ALSO TRIED A CLEANING SPRAY WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ...

Nov 12, 2010 Unknown Or Other 14 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED A STRANGE ODOR THAT MADE HER SICK. THE DEALER SPRAYED THE VEHICLE WITH A COSMOLINE SPRAY (WHICH THE CONTACT STATED WAS TOXIC). THE DEALER ALSO TRIED A CLEANING SPRAY WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ...

Nov 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON A CURVED RAMP WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES THEY FAILED CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A RAMP WALL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES ...

Nov 4, 2010 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON A CURVED RAMP WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES THEY FAILED CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A RAMP WALL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES ...

Nov 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON A CURVED RAMP WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES THEY FAILED CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A RAMP WALL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES ...

Nov 4, 2010 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON A CURVED RAMP WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES THEY FAILED CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CRASHING INTO A RAMP WALL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES ...

Oct 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,100 mi

THE OIL COOLER HOSE BURST WITHOUT WARNING, SPEWING OIL ALL OVER THE ROAD AND IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE. IN ADDITION TO A SAFETY HAZARD, THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM. THE CAR IS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE HOSE WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER UNDER A "CAMPAIGN," BUT NO PRIOR NOTICE OF THE PROBLEM WAS ISS...

Oct 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,100 mi

THE OIL COOLER HOSE BURST WITHOUT WARNING, SPEWING OIL ALL OVER THE ROAD AND IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE. IN ADDITION TO A SAFETY HAZARD, THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM. THE CAR IS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE HOSE WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER UNDER A "CAMPAIGN," BUT NO PRIOR NOTICE OF THE PROBLEM WAS ISS...

Sep 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

I HAVE 2007 LEXUS RX 350, WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2010, MY A/C LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THEN GAVE ME "CHECK AIR CONDITION" SIGN. START TO SMELL GAS/OIL SMELL AND ALSO SAW SOME SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE. I PULLED OVER AND SAW OIL LEAKING BY THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SIDE. OPENED MY H...

Sep 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

I HAVE 2007 LEXUS RX 350, WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2010, MY A/C LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THEN GAVE ME "CHECK AIR CONDITION" SIGN. START TO SMELL GAS/OIL SMELL AND ALSO SAW SOME SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE. I PULLED OVER AND SAW OIL LEAKING BY THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SIDE. OPENED MY H...

Aug 26, 2010 Air Bags

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Seat Belts

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Steering

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Suspension

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Visibility

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Seats

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Tires

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Air Bags

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Seat Belts

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Steering

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Suspension

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Visibility

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Seats

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 26, 2010 Tires

2007 RX 350. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH INSTALLATION OF RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLE *TGW THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE RUNNING BOARDS AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF THE CONSUMER MAKING CALLS TO THEM. IN JULY 2007, THE CONSUMER BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND SENSORS. ON SEVER...

Aug 9, 2010 Suspension 15,000 mi

LEXUS 2007 RX350 CAN SUDDENLY VIBRATE AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH OR HIGHER. THE VIBRATION CAN UNEXPECTEDLY START ANY TIME, FIRST STARTING AT BRAKE PEDAL AND THEN THE WHOLE VEHICLE BODY. THE VIBRATION CANNOT BE STOPPED WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES. THIS WILL CREATE A SAFETY PROBLEM AND CAN ...

Aug 9, 2010 Suspension 15,000 mi

LEXUS 2007 RX350 CAN SUDDENLY VIBRATE AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH OR HIGHER. THE VIBRATION CAN UNEXPECTEDLY START ANY TIME, FIRST STARTING AT BRAKE PEDAL AND THEN THE WHOLE VEHICLE BODY. THE VIBRATION CANNOT BE STOPPED WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES. THIS WILL CREATE A SAFETY PROBLEM AND CAN ...

Jul 11, 2010 Electrical System 42,500 mi

IDIOT/TROUBLE LIGHTS ALL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING; NO APPARENT AFFECT OR IMPACT ON OPERATION OF VEHICLE; OTHER THAN THE ANXIETY CREATED BY THE SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF ALL THE DASH TROUBLE LIGHTS COMING ON ALL AT ONCE, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS CONTINUES TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE ...

Jul 11, 2010 Electrical System 42,500 mi

IDIOT/TROUBLE LIGHTS ALL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING; NO APPARENT AFFECT OR IMPACT ON OPERATION OF VEHICLE; OTHER THAN THE ANXIETY CREATED BY THE SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF ALL THE DASH TROUBLE LIGHTS COMING ON ALL AT ONCE, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS CONTINUES TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE ...

May 25, 2010 Steering 57,500 mi

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS RX350 AND WHEN I MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT COME BACK TO CENTER AND CONTINUES TO PULL RIGHT UNLESS I PULL THE STEERING WHEEL BACK MYSELF. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS TRAVELING A SLOW SPEED AND ALMOST DROVE OFF THE ROAD SINCE IT CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD. ...

May 25, 2010 Steering 57,500 mi

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS RX350 AND WHEN I MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT COME BACK TO CENTER AND CONTINUES TO PULL RIGHT UNLESS I PULL THE STEERING WHEEL BACK MYSELF. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS TRAVELING A SLOW SPEED AND ALMOST DROVE OFF THE ROAD SINCE IT CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD. ...

Apr 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER STATES STUCK ACCELERATOR AND RUN AWAY CAR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN TWO ACCIDENTS. THE SECOND ACCIDENT WAS A SIMPLE REAR END COLLISION. HOWEVER, AFTER BEING HIT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BR...

Apr 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER STATES STUCK ACCELERATOR AND RUN AWAY CAR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN TWO ACCIDENTS. THE SECOND ACCIDENT WAS A SIMPLE REAR END COLLISION. HOWEVER, AFTER BEING HIT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BR...

Mar 19, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 31,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE UP HILL AND TURNING, THE BACK WHEELS CONSISTENTLY LOSE POWER AND MY CAR STARTS ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. MY DRIVEWAY IS STEEP AND WHEN ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN A RIGHT HAND TURN THE CAR IS MOSTLY OUT OF CONTROL. THERE IS NO WAY (ACCORDING TO THE LEXUS DEALERSH...

Mar 19, 2010 Traction Control System 31,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE UP HILL AND TURNING, THE BACK WHEELS CONSISTENTLY LOSE POWER AND MY CAR STARTS ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. MY DRIVEWAY IS STEEP AND WHEN ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN A RIGHT HAND TURN THE CAR IS MOSTLY OUT OF CONTROL. THERE IS NO WAY (ACCORDING TO THE LEXUS DEALERSH...

Mar 19, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 31,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE UP HILL AND TURNING, THE BACK WHEELS CONSISTENTLY LOSE POWER AND MY CAR STARTS ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. MY DRIVEWAY IS STEEP AND WHEN ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN A RIGHT HAND TURN THE CAR IS MOSTLY OUT OF CONTROL. THERE IS NO WAY (ACCORDING TO THE LEXUS DEALERSH...

Mar 19, 2010 Traction Control System 31,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE UP HILL AND TURNING, THE BACK WHEELS CONSISTENTLY LOSE POWER AND MY CAR STARTS ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. MY DRIVEWAY IS STEEP AND WHEN ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN A RIGHT HAND TURN THE CAR IS MOSTLY OUT OF CONTROL. THERE IS NO WAY (ACCORDING TO THE LEXUS DEALERSH...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,400 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS RX 350 WILL OCCASIONALLY SLOW DOWN AND FEEL AS IF IT IS GOING TO SHUT OFF WHEN I PRESS THE GAS. IT WILL THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AND JOLT CAUSING ME TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN. I HAVE ADVISED LEXUS OF THE PROBLEM AND MUST BRING IT IN FOR SERVICE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPE...

Mar 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,400 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS RX 350 WILL OCCASIONALLY SLOW DOWN AND FEEL AS IF IT IS GOING TO SHUT OFF WHEN I PRESS THE GAS. IT WILL THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AND JOLT CAUSING ME TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN. I HAVE ADVISED LEXUS OF THE PROBLEM AND MUST BRING IT IN FOR SERVICE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPE...

Mar 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE VVT-I OIL HOSE ON A 2007 LEXUS RX350. EITHER THE CURRENT RUBBER HOSE OR THE "IMPROVED" RUBBER HOSE WITH LEXUS' SERVICE CAMPAIGN (9LH) DOESN'T ADDRESS THE SAFETY CONCERN ABOUT THIS HOSE. THIS HOSE ROUTES A HIGH PRESSURE FLOW OF HOT ENGINE OIL OUTSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK. ...

Mar 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE VVT-I OIL HOSE ON A 2007 LEXUS RX350. EITHER THE CURRENT RUBBER HOSE OR THE "IMPROVED" RUBBER HOSE WITH LEXUS' SERVICE CAMPAIGN (9LH) DOESN'T ADDRESS THE SAFETY CONCERN ABOUT THIS HOSE. THIS HOSE ROUTES A HIGH PRESSURE FLOW OF HOT ENGINE OIL OUTSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK. ...

Mar 8, 2010 Seats 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WAS BROKEN AND WOULD ROCK BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. HE STATED THE LOWER SEAT FRAME HAD BROKEN AND THE ENTIRE SEAT WOULD NEED ...

Mar 8, 2010 Seats 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WAS BROKEN AND WOULD ROCK BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. HE STATED THE LOWER SEAT FRAME HAD BROKEN AND THE ENTIRE SEAT WOULD NEED ...

Mar 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

RANDOM ACCELERATION! MY RX 350 LEXUS WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT FOR RANDOM ACCELERATION. I EXPLAINED THAT ALTHOUGH I AM NOT ACCELERATING MY VEHICLE ACCELERATES RAPIDLY AND LUNGES FORWARD. I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OF THE GAS IMMEDIATELY AND APPLY THE BR...

Mar 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

RANDOM ACCELERATION! MY RX 350 LEXUS WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT FOR RANDOM ACCELERATION. I EXPLAINED THAT ALTHOUGH I AM NOT ACCELERATING MY VEHICLE ACCELERATES RAPIDLY AND LUNGES FORWARD. I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OF THE GAS IMMEDIATELY AND APPLY THE BR...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 37,300 mi

RE: 2007 LEXUS RX350. RESPONSE TIME FROM GAS PEDAL ACTION TO CAR RESPONDING IS SLOW (ABOUT 2-3 SEC.) I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR IS GOING TO START/STOP MOVING. THE START DELAY IS CONSTANT. ACCELERATION REDUCTION IS ALSO 2-3 SEC. AND INFREQUENT. THE MOST RECENT PROLONGED ACCELERATION EVENT IS D...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 37,300 mi

RE: 2007 LEXUS RX350. RESPONSE TIME FROM GAS PEDAL ACTION TO CAR RESPONDING IS SLOW (ABOUT 2-3 SEC.) I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR IS GOING TO START/STOP MOVING. THE START DELAY IS CONSTANT. ACCELERATION REDUCTION IS ALSO 2-3 SEC. AND INFREQUENT. THE MOST RECENT PROLONGED ACCELERATION EVENT IS D...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION IT HAS HAPPENED WITH TWO DIFFERENT DRIVERS. ONCE WHEN IN "PARK" AND ONCE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES OCCURRED. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION IT HAS HAPPENED WITH TWO DIFFERENT DRIVERS. ONCE WHEN IN "PARK" AND ONCE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES OCCURRED. *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 20-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL. THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE VEHI...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 20-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL. THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LUNGE FORWARD AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE VEHI...

Feb 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; HOWEVR, IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL HE HAD TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES WITH AGGRESSIVE FORCE SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND REAR ENDED THE PROCEEDING VEHIC...

Feb 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; HOWEVR, IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL HE HAD TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES WITH AGGRESSIVE FORCE SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND REAR ENDED THE PROCEEDING VEHIC...

Feb 3, 2010 Visibility

WE LEASED A 2007 LEXUS RX350 IN JANUARY 2007. SINCE MAY OF 2009, MY WIFE HAS BEEN FEELING SICK EACH TIME SHE WAS IN THIS CAR. SHE HAS DEVELOPED PROGRESSIVE WORSENING SYMPTOMS OF DIFFICULTY OF BREATHING AND SWALLOWING WITH DRYNESS SENSATION IN HER THROAT AND CHEST, THROAT PAIN AND PAIN IN HER CHEST...

Feb 3, 2010 Visibility

WE LEASED A 2007 LEXUS RX350 IN JANUARY 2007. SINCE MAY OF 2009, MY WIFE HAS BEEN FEELING SICK EACH TIME SHE WAS IN THIS CAR. SHE HAS DEVELOPED PROGRESSIVE WORSENING SYMPTOMS OF DIFFICULTY OF BREATHING AND SWALLOWING WITH DRYNESS SENSATION IN HER THROAT AND CHEST, THROAT PAIN AND PAIN IN HER CHEST...

Feb 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 10 mi

SINCE PURCHASING MY 2007 RX350 LEXUS, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE , UPON ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE WITH FOOT ON GAS PEDAL, THERE IS A HESITATION, FOLLOWED BY A LURCH/AND OR UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. THESE EPISODES HAVE ONLY LASTED A FEW SECONDS, AND HAVE SEEM TO REMEDY BY REMOVING FOOT FROM ...

Feb 2, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 10 mi

SINCE PURCHASING MY 2007 RX350 LEXUS, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES WHERE , UPON ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE WITH FOOT ON GAS PEDAL, THERE IS A HESITATION, FOLLOWED BY A LURCH/AND OR UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. THESE EPISODES HAVE ONLY LASTED A FEW SECONDS, AND HAVE SEEM TO REMEDY BY REMOVING FOOT FROM ...

Jan 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 33,000 mi

LEXUS RX350 AUTO-ACCELERATION. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT (AT A SLOW SPEED) IN A PARKING STRUCTURE, THE ENGINE, WITHOUT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, SUDDENLY REVED UP TO HIGH SPEED AND ACCELERATED INTO THE WIRE RETAINING CABLED AND WALL OF THE STRUCTURE. THE DISTANCED TRAVELED WAS LESS THAN 1...

Jan 10, 2010 Structure Crash 33,000 mi

LEXUS RX350 AUTO-ACCELERATION. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT (AT A SLOW SPEED) IN A PARKING STRUCTURE, THE ENGINE, WITHOUT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, SUDDENLY REVED UP TO HIGH SPEED AND ACCELERATED INTO THE WIRE RETAINING CABLED AND WALL OF THE STRUCTURE. THE DISTANCED TRAVELED WAS LESS THAN 1...

Jan 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 33,000 mi

LEXUS RX350 AUTO-ACCELERATION. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT (AT A SLOW SPEED) IN A PARKING STRUCTURE, THE ENGINE, WITHOUT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, SUDDENLY REVED UP TO HIGH SPEED AND ACCELERATED INTO THE WIRE RETAINING CABLED AND WALL OF THE STRUCTURE. THE DISTANCED TRAVELED WAS LESS THAN 1...

Jan 10, 2010 Structure Crash 33,000 mi

LEXUS RX350 AUTO-ACCELERATION. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT (AT A SLOW SPEED) IN A PARKING STRUCTURE, THE ENGINE, WITHOUT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL, SUDDENLY REVED UP TO HIGH SPEED AND ACCELERATED INTO THE WIRE RETAINING CABLED AND WALL OF THE STRUCTURE. THE DISTANCED TRAVELED WAS LESS THAN 1...

Dec 29, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,179 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH SHE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. CONSEQUENTLY SHE REAR-ENDED THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVERS OF EACH VEHICLE RECEIVED BRUISES FROM THE IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED $13,000 ...

Dec 29, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,179 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH SHE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. CONSEQUENTLY SHE REAR-ENDED THE PROCEEDING VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVERS OF EACH VEHICLE RECEIVED BRUISES FROM THE IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE RECEIVED $13,000 ...

Nov 26, 2009 Fuel System, Other 46,000 mi

LEXUS RX 350 COMPLAINT. I HAVE 2007 RX350 THAT HAS` SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO FUEL INJECTION HOSE. . THERE STILL SEEMS TO BE OCCASIONAL ACCELERATION. WHY AREN'T THE RX 350'S BEING RECALLED ALSO. *TR

Nov 26, 2009 Fuel System, Other 46,000 mi

LEXUS RX 350 COMPLAINT. I HAVE 2007 RX350 THAT HAS` SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO FUEL INJECTION HOSE. . THERE STILL SEEMS TO BE OCCASIONAL ACCELERATION. WHY AREN'T THE RX 350'S BEING RECALLED ALSO. *TR

Nov 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND MY CAR STARTED MAKING A TICKING NOISE. IT GOT LOUDER AND WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE. IT SMELLED LIKE IT WAS BURNING AND IT WAS SMOKING. ONCE I GOT IT TO THE MECHANIC, HE SAID MY OIL LINE BURST AND I ALL THE OIL GUSHED OUT. HE SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM MANY TIME...

Nov 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND MY CAR STARTED MAKING A TICKING NOISE. IT GOT LOUDER AND WOULD BARELY ACCELERATE. IT SMELLED LIKE IT WAS BURNING AND IT WAS SMOKING. ONCE I GOT IT TO THE MECHANIC, HE SAID MY OIL LINE BURST AND I ALL THE OIL GUSHED OUT. HE SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM MANY TIME...

Nov 3, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2007 LEXUS RX 350 WHICH WAS PURCHASED AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT PERIODICALLY IT SURGES FORWARD WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKES. IT HAPPENS A LOT EVEN IN SLOW TRAFFIC. I FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY A FEW TIMES. AT THAT TIME I GOT SO FRIGHTENED THAT I HAD TO CHECK IF I MA...

Nov 3, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2007 LEXUS RX 350 WHICH WAS PURCHASED AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT PERIODICALLY IT SURGES FORWARD WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKES. IT HAPPENS A LOT EVEN IN SLOW TRAFFIC. I FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY A FEW TIMES. AT THAT TIME I GOT SO FRIGHTENED THAT I HAD TO CHECK IF I MA...

Oct 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

2007LEXUS 350 RX -AT LEAST 3 TIMES IT HAS ENGAGED IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. NOW I FIND THAT IT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. PLEASE REGISTER MY NAME TO THOSE HAVING HAD SAFETY PROBLEMS. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT (YET)! *TR

Oct 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

2007LEXUS 350 RX -AT LEAST 3 TIMES IT HAS ENGAGED IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. NOW I FIND THAT IT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. PLEASE REGISTER MY NAME TO THOSE HAVING HAD SAFETY PROBLEMS. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT (YET)! *TR

Oct 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE FLOOR MATS HAVE A TENDENCY TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED AT A CAR WAS AND THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE FLOOR MATS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Oct 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE FLOOR MATS HAVE A TENDENCY TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE MALFUNCTION OCCURRED AT A CAR WAS AND THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE FLOOR MATS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Sep 17, 2009 Electrical System 36,506 mi

OUR TWO 2007 LEXUS RX-350 (AND ALL MODELS 2004-2009) HAVE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD NEAR THE DASHBOARD OF APPROXIMATELY 100 MILLIGUASS. THIS IS CAUSING OUR KNEES AND HAND CELLS TO DEGENERATE AS LEXUS HAS NOT DONE ADEQUATE JOB OF PROVIDING FARADAY CAGE OR SHIELDING FROM EMF. THIS READING OF 100 MILLIGU...

Sep 17, 2009 Electrical System 36,506 mi

OUR TWO 2007 LEXUS RX-350 (AND ALL MODELS 2004-2009) HAVE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD NEAR THE DASHBOARD OF APPROXIMATELY 100 MILLIGUASS. THIS IS CAUSING OUR KNEES AND HAND CELLS TO DEGENERATE AS LEXUS HAS NOT DONE ADEQUATE JOB OF PROVIDING FARADAY CAGE OR SHIELDING FROM EMF. THIS READING OF 100 MILLIGU...

Sep 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,500 mi

THE ENGINE IN MY 2007 LEXUS RX-350 BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND THERE WAS NO FIRE, BUT THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT HAD THE EVENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY RATHER THAN ON A SURFACE STREET SINCE STEERING AND STOPPING THE...

Sep 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,500 mi

THE ENGINE IN MY 2007 LEXUS RX-350 BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND THERE WAS NO FIRE, BUT THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT HAD THE EVENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY RATHER THAN ON A SURFACE STREET SINCE STEERING AND STOPPING THE...

Sep 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,500 mi

THE ENGINE IN MY 2007 LEXUS RX-350 BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND THERE WAS NO FIRE, BUT THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT HAD THE EVENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY RATHER THAN ON A SURFACE STREET SINCE STEERING AND STOPPING THE...

Sep 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,500 mi

THE ENGINE IN MY 2007 LEXUS RX-350 BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND THERE WAS NO FIRE, BUT THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT HAD THE EVENT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY RATHER THAN ON A SURFACE STREET SINCE STEERING AND STOPPING THE...

May 25, 2009 Visibility

I HAVE A LEXUS 2007 MODEL RX 350. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS UP AND WITH THE HVAC SET ON RECIRCULATION, THERE WILL BE A PRONOUNCED SMELL OF SULFUR DIOXIDE WITHIN THE CABIN. THIS SMELL CAN OCCUR WHEN WE ARE DRIVING ALONE ON A HIGHWAY WITH NO OTHER CARS WITHIN 20 MILES. WHEN I COMPLAIN TO THE DE...

May 25, 2009 Visibility

I HAVE A LEXUS 2007 MODEL RX 350. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS UP AND WITH THE HVAC SET ON RECIRCULATION, THERE WILL BE A PRONOUNCED SMELL OF SULFUR DIOXIDE WITHIN THE CABIN. THIS SMELL CAN OCCUR WHEN WE ARE DRIVING ALONE ON A HIGHWAY WITH NO OTHER CARS WITHIN 20 MILES. WHEN I COMPLAIN TO THE DE...

May 19, 2009 Suspension

2007 LEXUS RX350. LTR REGARDING A DEFECT HE HAS IN HIS CAR THAT HE BELIEVES CAME FROM THE FACTORY; HE BELIEVES THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WERE LARGE GAPS AT THE RIGHT SIDE BODY SEAMS, FRONT FENDER HEADLIGHT AND RIGHT ...

May 19, 2009 Structure

2007 LEXUS RX350. LTR REGARDING A DEFECT HE HAS IN HIS CAR THAT HE BELIEVES CAME FROM THE FACTORY; HE BELIEVES THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WERE LARGE GAPS AT THE RIGHT SIDE BODY SEAMS, FRONT FENDER HEADLIGHT AND RIGHT ...

May 19, 2009 Air Bags

2007 LEXUS RX350. LTR REGARDING A DEFECT HE HAS IN HIS CAR THAT HE BELIEVES CAME FROM THE FACTORY; HE BELIEVES THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WERE LARGE GAPS AT THE RIGHT SIDE BODY SEAMS, FRONT FENDER HEADLIGHT AND RIGHT ...

May 19, 2009 Suspension

2007 LEXUS RX350. LTR REGARDING A DEFECT HE HAS IN HIS CAR THAT HE BELIEVES CAME FROM THE FACTORY; HE BELIEVES THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WERE LARGE GAPS AT THE RIGHT SIDE BODY SEAMS, FRONT FENDER HEADLIGHT AND RIGHT ...

May 19, 2009 Structure

2007 LEXUS RX350. LTR REGARDING A DEFECT HE HAS IN HIS CAR THAT HE BELIEVES CAME FROM THE FACTORY; HE BELIEVES THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WERE LARGE GAPS AT THE RIGHT SIDE BODY SEAMS, FRONT FENDER HEADLIGHT AND RIGHT ...

May 19, 2009 Air Bags

2007 LEXUS RX350. LTR REGARDING A DEFECT HE HAS IN HIS CAR THAT HE BELIEVES CAME FROM THE FACTORY; HE BELIEVES THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WERE LARGE GAPS AT THE RIGHT SIDE BODY SEAMS, FRONT FENDER HEADLIGHT AND RIGHT ...

May 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,503 mi

I PURCHASED MY LEXUS RX 350 DEC 2006. I HAVE 35, 500 MILES ON MY CAR. MY CAR IS USED FOR PERSONAL USAGE. MY TRANSMISSION WAS RECENTLY REPLACED MARCH 2009. NOW I RECENTLY HAD ENGINE FAILURE ONE MONTH AFTER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. ...

May 6, 2009 Power Train 35,503 mi

I PURCHASED MY LEXUS RX 350 DEC 2006. I HAVE 35, 500 MILES ON MY CAR. MY CAR IS USED FOR PERSONAL USAGE. MY TRANSMISSION WAS RECENTLY REPLACED MARCH 2009. NOW I RECENTLY HAD ENGINE FAILURE ONE MONTH AFTER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. ...

May 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,503 mi

I PURCHASED MY LEXUS RX 350 DEC 2006. I HAVE 35, 500 MILES ON MY CAR. MY CAR IS USED FOR PERSONAL USAGE. MY TRANSMISSION WAS RECENTLY REPLACED MARCH 2009. NOW I RECENTLY HAD ENGINE FAILURE ONE MONTH AFTER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. ...

May 6, 2009 Power Train 35,503 mi

I PURCHASED MY LEXUS RX 350 DEC 2006. I HAVE 35, 500 MILES ON MY CAR. MY CAR IS USED FOR PERSONAL USAGE. MY TRANSMISSION WAS RECENTLY REPLACED MARCH 2009. NOW I RECENTLY HAD ENGINE FAILURE ONE MONTH AFTER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. ...

Feb 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 11,687 mi

AFTER TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK ON A RAINY DAY IN HER 2007 LEXUS RX350, I STOPPED IN OUR DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, TO WORK ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO TRY TO SET THEM TO THE "AUTOMATIC" MODE. SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THROUGH THE GARAGE, THROUGH TH...

Feb 20, 2008 Power Train Crash 11,687 mi

AFTER TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK ON A RAINY DAY IN HER 2007 LEXUS RX350, I STOPPED IN OUR DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, TO WORK ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO TRY TO SET THEM TO THE "AUTOMATIC" MODE. SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THROUGH THE GARAGE, THROUGH TH...

Feb 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 11,687 mi

AFTER TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK ON A RAINY DAY IN HER 2007 LEXUS RX350, I STOPPED IN OUR DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, TO WORK ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO TRY TO SET THEM TO THE "AUTOMATIC" MODE. SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THROUGH THE GARAGE, THROUGH TH...

Feb 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 11,687 mi

AFTER TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK ON A RAINY DAY IN HER 2007 LEXUS RX350, I STOPPED IN OUR DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, TO WORK ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO TRY TO SET THEM TO THE "AUTOMATIC" MODE. SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THROUGH THE GARAGE, THROUGH TH...

Feb 20, 2008 Power Train Crash 11,687 mi

AFTER TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK ON A RAINY DAY IN HER 2007 LEXUS RX350, I STOPPED IN OUR DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, TO WORK ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO TRY TO SET THEM TO THE "AUTOMATIC" MODE. SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THROUGH THE GARAGE, THROUGH TH...

Feb 20, 2008 Air Bags Crash 11,687 mi

AFTER TAKING MY WIFE TO WORK ON A RAINY DAY IN HER 2007 LEXUS RX350, I STOPPED IN OUR DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, TO WORK ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO TRY TO SET THEM TO THE "AUTOMATIC" MODE. SUDDENLY, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AND WENT THROUGH THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THROUGH THE GARAGE, THROUGH TH...

Feb 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting 1 mi

VEHICLE BACK UP LIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO SAFELY BACK UP IN AN UNLIGHTED SITUATION. THE CONDITION IS WORSE WHEN SNOW, RAIN OR FOG IS IN EXISTENCE AND IS TOTALLY UNSAFE. *TR

Feb 1, 2008 Exterior Lighting 1 mi

VEHICLE BACK UP LIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO SAFELY BACK UP IN AN UNLIGHTED SITUATION. THE CONDITION IS WORSE WHEN SNOW, RAIN OR FOG IS IN EXISTENCE AND IS TOTALLY UNSAFE. *TR

Jun 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Jun 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Apr 12, 2007 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

TL *- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS 350. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE INTO A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THE FRONT END DAMAGE AMOUNTED TO $22,190. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS BELTED. THE VEHI...

Apr 12, 2007 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

TL *- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS 350. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE INTO A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THE FRONT END DAMAGE AMOUNTED TO $22,190. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS BELTED. THE VEHI...

Apr 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 38 mi

THE BACKUP LIGHTS ON THE NEW 2007 LEXUS RX350 BACKUP LIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT ONE CANNOT SEE WHEN BACKING UP. THEY ARE LENS AND DO NOT HAVE BULBS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ,AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE, BUT THAT WAS THE WAY THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. I...

Apr 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 38 mi

THE BACKUP LIGHTS ON THE NEW 2007 LEXUS RX350 BACKUP LIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT ONE CANNOT SEE WHEN BACKING UP. THEY ARE LENS AND DO NOT HAVE BULBS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ,AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE, BUT THAT WAS THE WAY THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. I...

Sep 1, 2006 Air Bags 300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE AIRBAG ILLUMINATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Sep 1, 2006 Air Bags 300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE AIRBAG ILLUMINATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.