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12V305000 Jun 29, 2012 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles, manufactured from November 28, 2008, through September 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicl...

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Jun 29, 2021 Engine 199,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 LEXUS RX350. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, she saw light white smoke floating through the air which she initially assumed came from the vehicle ahead of her. As she exited the highway and came to a stop, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated with an abnorm...

Jun 29, 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling 199,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 LEXUS RX350. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, she saw light white smoke floating through the air which she initially assumed came from the vehicle ahead of her. As she exited the highway and came to a stop, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated with an abnorm...

Jun 29, 2021 Engine 199,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 LEXUS RX350. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, she saw light white smoke floating through the air which she initially assumed came from the vehicle ahead of her. As she exited the highway and came to a stop, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated with an abnorm...

Jun 29, 2021 Engine And Engine Cooling 199,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 LEXUS RX350. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, she saw light white smoke floating through the air which she initially assumed came from the vehicle ahead of her. As she exited the highway and came to a stop, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated with an abnorm...

Feb 2, 2021 Visibility 106,955 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE DEFROSTER, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,955.

Feb 2, 2021 Visibility 106,955 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE DEFROSTER, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,955.

Feb 2, 2021 Visibility 106,955 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE DEFROSTER, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,955.

Feb 2, 2021 Visibility 106,955 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE DEFROSTER, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,955.

Jul 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE SUN ROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD AND NO DEBRIS. THE ROOF HAD NEVER BEEN STRUCK AND WE HAVE NEVER TRANSPORTED ANYTHING ON THE ROOF. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 65 DEGREES AND THE SUN JUST RISING SO NO SIGNIFICANT TEMPERATURE ...

Jul 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE SUN ROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD AND NO DEBRIS. THE ROOF HAD NEVER BEEN STRUCK AND WE HAVE NEVER TRANSPORTED ANYTHING ON THE ROOF. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 65 DEGREES AND THE SUN JUST RISING SO NO SIGNIFICANT TEMPERATURE ...

Jun 8, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 48,000 mi

MY FARM IS 1/2 MILE OFF WELD COUNTY ROAD 16 IN KEENESBURG COLORADO. THERE IS A GRAVEL DRIVE AROUND THE HOUSE TO A SHORT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. WHEN WE DRIVE ONTO THE CONCRETE PORTION, WE ARE ANGLED NORTH EAST TOWARD THE GARAGE DOOR AND HAVE TO BACK UP A SHORT DISTANCE TO HEAD TH...

Jun 8, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 48,000 mi

MY FARM IS 1/2 MILE OFF WELD COUNTY ROAD 16 IN KEENESBURG COLORADO. THERE IS A GRAVEL DRIVE AROUND THE HOUSE TO A SHORT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. WHEN WE DRIVE ONTO THE CONCRETE PORTION, WE ARE ANGLED NORTH EAST TOWARD THE GARAGE DOOR AND HAVE TO BACK UP A SHORT DISTANCE TO HEAD TH...

Jun 8, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 48,000 mi

MY FARM IS 1/2 MILE OFF WELD COUNTY ROAD 16 IN KEENESBURG COLORADO. THERE IS A GRAVEL DRIVE AROUND THE HOUSE TO A SHORT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. WHEN WE DRIVE ONTO THE CONCRETE PORTION, WE ARE ANGLED NORTH EAST TOWARD THE GARAGE DOOR AND HAVE TO BACK UP A SHORT DISTANCE TO HEAD TH...

Jun 8, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 48,000 mi

MY FARM IS 1/2 MILE OFF WELD COUNTY ROAD 16 IN KEENESBURG COLORADO. THERE IS A GRAVEL DRIVE AROUND THE HOUSE TO A SHORT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. WHEN WE DRIVE ONTO THE CONCRETE PORTION, WE ARE ANGLED NORTH EAST TOWARD THE GARAGE DOOR AND HAVE TO BACK UP A SHORT DISTANCE TO HEAD TH...

Jun 2, 2019 Engine 69,800 mi

OIL COOLING LINE BLEW OUT! ALL OIL BLEW OUT OF ENGINE WITHIN MINUTES. I WAS STOPPED IMMEDIATELY WITH ENGINE WARNING AND HAD TO HAVE EMERGENCY TOW. THE REDESIGNED PART WAS ORDERED FROM LEXUS AT A COST PLUS SHIPPING OF $90. THE TOTAL REPAIR WAS $170. THIS IS A FAULTY PART WITH RUBBER LINE THAT HA...

Jun 2, 2019 Engine 69,800 mi

OIL COOLING LINE BLEW OUT! ALL OIL BLEW OUT OF ENGINE WITHIN MINUTES. I WAS STOPPED IMMEDIATELY WITH ENGINE WARNING AND HAD TO HAVE EMERGENCY TOW. THE REDESIGNED PART WAS ORDERED FROM LEXUS AT A COST PLUS SHIPPING OF $90. THE TOTAL REPAIR WAS $170. THIS IS A FAULTY PART WITH RUBBER LINE THAT HA...

Apr 17, 2019 Engine 123,345 mi

MY WIFE WAS COMING FROM WORK IN THE EARLY MORNING ON APRIL 1, 2019 AT HIGHWAY SPEED AROUND 70 TO 75MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE COULD HEAR BIG NOISE COMING OUT OF ENGINE, WARNING LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON THE DASH AND SHE COULD MANGE TO STOP THE CAR IN THE EMERGENCE LANE. SHE COULD SMELL THE OIL BURNING ...

Apr 17, 2019 Power Train 123,345 mi

MY WIFE WAS COMING FROM WORK IN THE EARLY MORNING ON APRIL 1, 2019 AT HIGHWAY SPEED AROUND 70 TO 75MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE COULD HEAR BIG NOISE COMING OUT OF ENGINE, WARNING LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON THE DASH AND SHE COULD MANGE TO STOP THE CAR IN THE EMERGENCE LANE. SHE COULD SMELL THE OIL BURNING ...

Apr 17, 2019 Engine 123,345 mi

MY WIFE WAS COMING FROM WORK IN THE EARLY MORNING ON APRIL 1, 2019 AT HIGHWAY SPEED AROUND 70 TO 75MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE COULD HEAR BIG NOISE COMING OUT OF ENGINE, WARNING LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON THE DASH AND SHE COULD MANGE TO STOP THE CAR IN THE EMERGENCE LANE. SHE COULD SMELL THE OIL BURNING ...

Apr 17, 2019 Power Train 123,345 mi

MY WIFE WAS COMING FROM WORK IN THE EARLY MORNING ON APRIL 1, 2019 AT HIGHWAY SPEED AROUND 70 TO 75MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE COULD HEAR BIG NOISE COMING OUT OF ENGINE, WARNING LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON THE DASH AND SHE COULD MANGE TO STOP THE CAR IN THE EMERGENCE LANE. SHE COULD SMELL THE OIL BURNING ...

Mar 16, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control

I HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RE- CALL ALSO MY ROOF MAKES A NOISE WHEN O DRIVE OVER 70 -80 MILES AND THAT NOT NORMAL I GOT THE CAR USED SO IM NOT SURE IF THERE IS WARRWNTY BUT MY CAR ONLY HAS 63000 MILES

Mar 16, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control

I HEARD THAT THERE WAS A RE- CALL ALSO MY ROOF MAKES A NOISE WHEN O DRIVE OVER 70 -80 MILES AND THAT NOT NORMAL I GOT THE CAR USED SO IM NOT SURE IF THERE IS WARRWNTY BUT MY CAR ONLY HAS 63000 MILES

Jan 31, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A SNOW MOUND BEFORE CRASHING INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO...

Jan 31, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A SNOW MOUND BEFORE CRASHING INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO...

Jan 31, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A SNOW MOUND BEFORE CRASHING INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO...

Jan 31, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A SNOW MOUND BEFORE CRASHING INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO...

Jun 18, 2018 Service Brakes 30 mi

THE CAR I BOUGHT BACK IN 2014. I RARELY DRIVE. AFTER CARRYING OUT MANY REPAIRS FROM 2014 TO 2017, THE CAR WILL RUN IN PARALLEL AND FEEL THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. IN MARCH 2017, A ONE-WEEK OVERHAUL WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

Jun 18, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 30 mi

THE CAR I BOUGHT BACK IN 2014. I RARELY DRIVE. AFTER CARRYING OUT MANY REPAIRS FROM 2014 TO 2017, THE CAR WILL RUN IN PARALLEL AND FEEL THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. IN MARCH 2017, A ONE-WEEK OVERHAUL WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

Jun 18, 2018 Wheels 30 mi

THE CAR I BOUGHT BACK IN 2014. I RARELY DRIVE. AFTER CARRYING OUT MANY REPAIRS FROM 2014 TO 2017, THE CAR WILL RUN IN PARALLEL AND FEEL THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. IN MARCH 2017, A ONE-WEEK OVERHAUL WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

Jun 18, 2018 Steering 30 mi

THE CAR I BOUGHT BACK IN 2014. I RARELY DRIVE. AFTER CARRYING OUT MANY REPAIRS FROM 2014 TO 2017, THE CAR WILL RUN IN PARALLEL AND FEEL THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. IN MARCH 2017, A ONE-WEEK OVERHAUL WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

Jun 18, 2018 Service Brakes 30 mi

THE CAR I BOUGHT BACK IN 2014. I RARELY DRIVE. AFTER CARRYING OUT MANY REPAIRS FROM 2014 TO 2017, THE CAR WILL RUN IN PARALLEL AND FEEL THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. IN MARCH 2017, A ONE-WEEK OVERHAUL WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

Jun 18, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 30 mi

THE CAR I BOUGHT BACK IN 2014. I RARELY DRIVE. AFTER CARRYING OUT MANY REPAIRS FROM 2014 TO 2017, THE CAR WILL RUN IN PARALLEL AND FEEL THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. IN MARCH 2017, A ONE-WEEK OVERHAUL WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

Jun 18, 2018 Wheels 30 mi

THE CAR I BOUGHT BACK IN 2014. I RARELY DRIVE. AFTER CARRYING OUT MANY REPAIRS FROM 2014 TO 2017, THE CAR WILL RUN IN PARALLEL AND FEEL THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. IN MARCH 2017, A ONE-WEEK OVERHAUL WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

Jun 18, 2018 Steering 30 mi

THE CAR I BOUGHT BACK IN 2014. I RARELY DRIVE. AFTER CARRYING OUT MANY REPAIRS FROM 2014 TO 2017, THE CAR WILL RUN IN PARALLEL AND FEEL THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION. IN MARCH 2017, A ONE-WEEK OVERHAUL WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

May 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 47,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT AND BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, SMOKE EMERGED FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. WITHIN A MINUTE THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHICH COMPLETELY BURNED THE ENGINE AND THE FIRE SPREAD INTO THE CABIN. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, WE HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY MINOR OR MAJOR ISSUES ...

May 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other Fire 47,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT AND BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, SMOKE EMERGED FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR. WITHIN A MINUTE THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHICH COMPLETELY BURNED THE ENGINE AND THE FIRE SPREAD INTO THE CABIN. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, WE HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY MINOR OR MAJOR ISSUES ...

Mar 2, 2018 Engine 160,000 mi

OIL HOSE LEAK. OIL PIPE WHICH CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING THE HOSE WILL LEAK AND YOU WILL NEVER BE ADVISED THAT THE OIL IS LOW. "A SERVICE BULLETIN" WENT OUT TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC HOSE TO METAL. WHEN YOU TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TRY TO TELL YOU ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT AN...

Mar 2, 2018 Engine 160,000 mi

OIL HOSE LEAK. OIL PIPE WHICH CONNECTS TO THE ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING THE HOSE WILL LEAK AND YOU WILL NEVER BE ADVISED THAT THE OIL IS LOW. "A SERVICE BULLETIN" WENT OUT TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC HOSE TO METAL. WHEN YOU TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TRY TO TELL YOU ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT AN...

Mar 1, 2018 Steering

STEERING COLUMN RATTLING / CLINGING. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS BY THE MANUFACTURER. HOPE WE WILL NOT WAIT UNTIL SOMEBODY OR A FAMILY LOSES THEIR LIFE.

Mar 1, 2018 Steering

STEERING COLUMN RATTLING / CLINGING. THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS BY THE MANUFACTURER. HOPE WE WILL NOT WAIT UNTIL SOMEBODY OR A FAMILY LOSES THEIR LIFE.

Feb 10, 2018 Steering 65 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN RATTLES WHENEVER YOU GO OVER A BUMP. IT SHAKES AND MAKES A LOUDER CLINGING NOISE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS A DAILY OCCURENCE. THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGED ISSUE BUT CLAIMS IT HAS BEEN FIXED ONCE. SAME PROBLEM REOCCURS AGAIN. CLEARLY A DEFFECTIVE PART. MANUFACTURER OFF...

Feb 10, 2018 Steering 65 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN RATTLES WHENEVER YOU GO OVER A BUMP. IT SHAKES AND MAKES A LOUDER CLINGING NOISE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS A DAILY OCCURENCE. THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGED ISSUE BUT CLAIMS IT HAS BEEN FIXED ONCE. SAME PROBLEM REOCCURS AGAIN. CLEARLY A DEFFECTIVE PART. MANUFACTURER OFF...

Jan 3, 2018 Air Bags Crash 101,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HITTING A CAR IN THE REAR MOVING 30 MILE PER HOUR

Jan 3, 2018 Air Bags Crash 101,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HITTING A CAR IN THE REAR MOVING 30 MILE PER HOUR

Nov 18, 2017 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL CAUSES HEADLIGHT TO NOT WORK (ON DRIVER SIDE), AND THEN DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT WORK ON DRIVER SIDE AND HAD TO USE KEY FOB . THEN ALL WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN AND CANNOT ROLL THEM BACK UP DEFINITELY NOT SAFE WITH WINDOWS DOWN WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Nov 18, 2017 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL CAUSES HEADLIGHT TO NOT WORK (ON DRIVER SIDE), AND THEN DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT WORK ON DRIVER SIDE AND HAD TO USE KEY FOB . THEN ALL WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN AND CANNOT ROLL THEM BACK UP DEFINITELY NOT SAFE WITH WINDOWS DOWN WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Nov 18, 2017 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL CAUSES HEADLIGHT TO NOT WORK (ON DRIVER SIDE), AND THEN DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT WORK ON DRIVER SIDE AND HAD TO USE KEY FOB . THEN ALL WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN AND CANNOT ROLL THEM BACK UP DEFINITELY NOT SAFE WITH WINDOWS DOWN WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Nov 18, 2017 Exterior Lighting

ELECTRICAL CAUSES HEADLIGHT TO NOT WORK (ON DRIVER SIDE), AND THEN DOOR LOCK WOULD NOT WORK ON DRIVER SIDE AND HAD TO USE KEY FOB . THEN ALL WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN AND CANNOT ROLL THEM BACK UP DEFINITELY NOT SAFE WITH WINDOWS DOWN WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Oct 17, 2017 Air Bags 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (CHARLES BARKER LEXUS VIRGINIA BEACH, 3909 VIRGINIA BEAC...

Oct 17, 2017 Air Bags 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (CHARLES BARKER LEXUS VIRGINIA BEACH, 3909 VIRGINIA BEAC...

Aug 23, 2017 Engine 89,223 mi

MY CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL ALL OVER MY DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE GARAGE, AS SOON AS I REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED I DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. DEALER SAID FRONT OIL COOLER HOSES WERE LEAKING AND THAT I WAS NOT THE FIRST. DEALER ASKED LEXUS TO RECALL AND WERE REFUSED. THIS DEFECT IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET SINCE T...

Aug 23, 2017 Engine 89,223 mi

MY CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL ALL OVER MY DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE GARAGE, AS SOON AS I REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED I DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. DEALER SAID FRONT OIL COOLER HOSES WERE LEAKING AND THAT I WAS NOT THE FIRST. DEALER ASKED LEXUS TO RECALL AND WERE REFUSED. THIS DEFECT IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET SINCE T...

Aug 19, 2017 Electrical System Fire 330,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING DROVE IT TO WORK DIDN'T SMELL ANYTHING IT WAS ABOUT 34MILES ALL HIGHWAY.PARKED THE CAR ( THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME)WENT OUT IN 15 MIN AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT BY THE TIME THEY GOT HERE IT WAS TO LATE.THIS WAS ON...

Aug 19, 2017 Engine Fire 330,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING DROVE IT TO WORK DIDN'T SMELL ANYTHING IT WAS ABOUT 34MILES ALL HIGHWAY.PARKED THE CAR ( THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME)WENT OUT IN 15 MIN AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT BY THE TIME THEY GOT HERE IT WAS TO LATE.THIS WAS ON...

Aug 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 330,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING DROVE IT TO WORK DIDN'T SMELL ANYTHING IT WAS ABOUT 34MILES ALL HIGHWAY.PARKED THE CAR ( THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME)WENT OUT IN 15 MIN AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT BY THE TIME THEY GOT HERE IT WAS TO LATE.THIS WAS ON...

Aug 19, 2017 Electrical System Fire 330,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING DROVE IT TO WORK DIDN'T SMELL ANYTHING IT WAS ABOUT 34MILES ALL HIGHWAY.PARKED THE CAR ( THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME)WENT OUT IN 15 MIN AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT BY THE TIME THEY GOT HERE IT WAS TO LATE.THIS WAS ON...

Aug 19, 2017 Engine Fire 330,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING DROVE IT TO WORK DIDN'T SMELL ANYTHING IT WAS ABOUT 34MILES ALL HIGHWAY.PARKED THE CAR ( THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME)WENT OUT IN 15 MIN AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT BY THE TIME THEY GOT HERE IT WAS TO LATE.THIS WAS ON...

Aug 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 330,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. STARTED CAR IN THE MORNING DROVE IT TO WORK DIDN'T SMELL ANYTHING IT WAS ABOUT 34MILES ALL HIGHWAY.PARKED THE CAR ( THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME)WENT OUT IN 15 MIN AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT BY THE TIME THEY GOT HERE IT WAS TO LATE.THIS WAS ON...

Aug 17, 2017 Air Bags Crash 110,000 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LOCAL POST OFFICE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL CAR QUICKLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH ENGINE REAVING. CAR SHOT FORWARD GOING OVER CONCRETE CAR STOPS TOWARD A CREEK AND SMASHED INTO A STAND OF TREES. DRIVER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. COMPLETE FRONT ...

Aug 17, 2017 Structure Crash 110,000 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LOCAL POST OFFICE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL CAR QUICKLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH ENGINE REAVING. CAR SHOT FORWARD GOING OVER CONCRETE CAR STOPS TOWARD A CREEK AND SMASHED INTO A STAND OF TREES. DRIVER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. COMPLETE FRONT ...

Aug 17, 2017 Engine Crash 110,000 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LOCAL POST OFFICE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL CAR QUICKLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH ENGINE REAVING. CAR SHOT FORWARD GOING OVER CONCRETE CAR STOPS TOWARD A CREEK AND SMASHED INTO A STAND OF TREES. DRIVER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. COMPLETE FRONT ...

Aug 17, 2017 Air Bags Crash 110,000 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LOCAL POST OFFICE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL CAR QUICKLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH ENGINE REAVING. CAR SHOT FORWARD GOING OVER CONCRETE CAR STOPS TOWARD A CREEK AND SMASHED INTO A STAND OF TREES. DRIVER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. COMPLETE FRONT ...

Aug 17, 2017 Structure Crash 110,000 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LOCAL POST OFFICE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL CAR QUICKLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH ENGINE REAVING. CAR SHOT FORWARD GOING OVER CONCRETE CAR STOPS TOWARD A CREEK AND SMASHED INTO A STAND OF TREES. DRIVER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. COMPLETE FRONT ...

Aug 17, 2017 Engine Crash 110,000 mi

WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE LOCAL POST OFFICE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL CAR QUICKLY ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH ENGINE REAVING. CAR SHOT FORWARD GOING OVER CONCRETE CAR STOPS TOWARD A CREEK AND SMASHED INTO A STAND OF TREES. DRIVER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. COMPLETE FRONT ...

May 24, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND STRUCK A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN T...

May 24, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND STRUCK A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN T...

Jan 17, 2017 Service Brakes

BRAKE BOOSTER MALFUNCTION, I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY, SUDDENLY MY BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENED UP AND NO BRAKES, KEEP PUMPING BRAKES AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON AND BRAKE MALFUCTION CAME ON THE DASH. ONLY 103,973 MILES

Jan 17, 2017 Service Brakes

BRAKE BOOSTER MALFUNCTION, I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY, SUDDENLY MY BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENED UP AND NO BRAKES, KEEP PUMPING BRAKES AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON AND BRAKE MALFUCTION CAME ON THE DASH. ONLY 103,973 MILES

Sep 6, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 42,500 mi

DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, JUST ROLLING TO A STOP WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BRICK WALL AND A TREE. THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CAR WAS SMASHED AND THE FRAME WAS BENT. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS IT SHOULD HAVE. OWNER CONTACTED LEXUS LEGAL DEPARTMENT T...

Sep 6, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 42,500 mi

DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, JUST ROLLING TO A STOP WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BRICK WALL AND A TREE. THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CAR WAS SMASHED AND THE FRAME WAS BENT. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AS IT SHOULD HAVE. OWNER CONTACTED LEXUS LEGAL DEPARTMENT T...

Aug 18, 2016 Power Train 89,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH STEADY ON HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO A STOP. THERE WAS NO ABNORMAL SOUND ASSOCIATED. WHILE STATIONARY I TRIED SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR LOW GEAR WITH NO RESPONSE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THE CAR WOULD SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND RETU...

Aug 18, 2016 Power Train 89,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH STEADY ON HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO A STOP. THERE WAS NO ABNORMAL SOUND ASSOCIATED. WHILE STATIONARY I TRIED SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR LOW GEAR WITH NO RESPONSE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THE CAR WOULD SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND RETU...

Jul 22, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS INJURED, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Jul 22, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS INJURED, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Dec 1, 2015 Steering 110,041 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN TO LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND WAS NOTIFIED OF "RACK & PINION" ISSUE, QUOTED $1256.00 TO FIX. AFTER TALKING TO SEVERAL PEOPLE I HAVE REALIZED HOW COMMON THIS PROBLEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN THESE VEHICLES AND IT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY LEXUS EVEN AFTER SO MANY PEOPLE WITH SAME ISSUE KEEP COMIN...

Dec 1, 2015 Steering 110,041 mi

TOOK VEHICLE IN TO LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND WAS NOTIFIED OF "RACK & PINION" ISSUE, QUOTED $1256.00 TO FIX. AFTER TALKING TO SEVERAL PEOPLE I HAVE REALIZED HOW COMMON THIS PROBLEM HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN THESE VEHICLES AND IT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY LEXUS EVEN AFTER SO MANY PEOPLE WITH SAME ISSUE KEEP COMIN...

Aug 18, 2015 Structure

I SUFFERED BACK AND NECK PAIN WHILE LOADING THE REAR TRUNK OF MY LEXUS SUV. THE REMOTE DOOR CONTINUED TO CLOSE AND COULDN'T BE LIFTED FROM MY BODY THAT WAS STUCK BETWEEN THE DOOR AND REAR TRUCK AREA. I HAD TO CRAWL FROM UNDER THE CLOSING DOOR THAT WAS CRUSHING MY BACK TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL INJURIES ...

Aug 18, 2015 Electrical System

I SUFFERED BACK AND NECK PAIN WHILE LOADING THE REAR TRUNK OF MY LEXUS SUV. THE REMOTE DOOR CONTINUED TO CLOSE AND COULDN'T BE LIFTED FROM MY BODY THAT WAS STUCK BETWEEN THE DOOR AND REAR TRUCK AREA. I HAD TO CRAWL FROM UNDER THE CLOSING DOOR THAT WAS CRUSHING MY BACK TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL INJURIES ...

Aug 18, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

I SUFFERED BACK AND NECK PAIN WHILE LOADING THE REAR TRUNK OF MY LEXUS SUV. THE REMOTE DOOR CONTINUED TO CLOSE AND COULDN'T BE LIFTED FROM MY BODY THAT WAS STUCK BETWEEN THE DOOR AND REAR TRUCK AREA. I HAD TO CRAWL FROM UNDER THE CLOSING DOOR THAT WAS CRUSHING MY BACK TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL INJURIES ...

Aug 18, 2015 Structure

I SUFFERED BACK AND NECK PAIN WHILE LOADING THE REAR TRUNK OF MY LEXUS SUV. THE REMOTE DOOR CONTINUED TO CLOSE AND COULDN'T BE LIFTED FROM MY BODY THAT WAS STUCK BETWEEN THE DOOR AND REAR TRUCK AREA. I HAD TO CRAWL FROM UNDER THE CLOSING DOOR THAT WAS CRUSHING MY BACK TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL INJURIES ...

Aug 18, 2015 Electrical System

I SUFFERED BACK AND NECK PAIN WHILE LOADING THE REAR TRUNK OF MY LEXUS SUV. THE REMOTE DOOR CONTINUED TO CLOSE AND COULDN'T BE LIFTED FROM MY BODY THAT WAS STUCK BETWEEN THE DOOR AND REAR TRUCK AREA. I HAD TO CRAWL FROM UNDER THE CLOSING DOOR THAT WAS CRUSHING MY BACK TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL INJURIES ...

Aug 18, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

I SUFFERED BACK AND NECK PAIN WHILE LOADING THE REAR TRUNK OF MY LEXUS SUV. THE REMOTE DOOR CONTINUED TO CLOSE AND COULDN'T BE LIFTED FROM MY BODY THAT WAS STUCK BETWEEN THE DOOR AND REAR TRUCK AREA. I HAD TO CRAWL FROM UNDER THE CLOSING DOOR THAT WAS CRUSHING MY BACK TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL INJURIES ...

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, AND EAR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DE...

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, AND EAR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DE...

May 12, 2015 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A TRUCK. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A...

May 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A TRUCK. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A...

May 12, 2015 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A TRUCK. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A...

May 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A TRUCK. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A...

Mar 24, 2015 Electrical System 52,650 mi

I WAS DRIVING 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I JUST HEARD A BIG LOUD POP I LOOK AT THE SUN ROOF AND SEE SHADDER GLASS COMING DOWN ON ME. THERE WAS A BIG HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND NOTHING COULD OF HIT ME THERE WAS NO ROCKS NEAR ME... WHEN I STOPED TO CHECK INSIDE THE TRUCK THERE WAS NOTHING THAT ...

Mar 24, 2015 Electrical System 52,650 mi

I WAS DRIVING 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I JUST HEARD A BIG LOUD POP I LOOK AT THE SUN ROOF AND SEE SHADDER GLASS COMING DOWN ON ME. THERE WAS A BIG HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND NOTHING COULD OF HIT ME THERE WAS NO ROCKS NEAR ME... WHEN I STOPED TO CHECK INSIDE THE TRUCK THERE WAS NOTHING THAT ...

Mar 12, 2015 Electrical System 151,000 mi

THE "ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" LIGHT WILL NOT RESET ANYMORE AFTER AN OIL CHANGE...EVEN AFTER YOU FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE USERS MANUAL. IT USED TO WORK BECAUSE I'VE DONE IT BEFORE. NOW, NO MATTER WHAT I DO, IT WON'T RESET. *TR

Mar 12, 2015 Engine 151,000 mi

THE "ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" LIGHT WILL NOT RESET ANYMORE AFTER AN OIL CHANGE...EVEN AFTER YOU FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE USERS MANUAL. IT USED TO WORK BECAUSE I'VE DONE IT BEFORE. NOW, NO MATTER WHAT I DO, IT WON'T RESET. *TR

Mar 12, 2015 Electrical System 151,000 mi

THE "ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" LIGHT WILL NOT RESET ANYMORE AFTER AN OIL CHANGE...EVEN AFTER YOU FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE USERS MANUAL. IT USED TO WORK BECAUSE I'VE DONE IT BEFORE. NOW, NO MATTER WHAT I DO, IT WON'T RESET. *TR

Mar 12, 2015 Engine 151,000 mi

THE "ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" LIGHT WILL NOT RESET ANYMORE AFTER AN OIL CHANGE...EVEN AFTER YOU FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE USERS MANUAL. IT USED TO WORK BECAUSE I'VE DONE IT BEFORE. NOW, NO MATTER WHAT I DO, IT WON'T RESET. *TR

Mar 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 35,401 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY WORKPLACE AT VERY LOW SPEED AND THE LEXUS ACCELERATED WILDLY OVER THE CURB ONTO PLANTS AND ICEPLANT INTO A TREE, WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. THE HOOD WAS DENTED, THE GRILL CRACKED AND THE BUMPER WAS RIPPED OFF BOTH SIDES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. ...

Mar 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 35,401 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY WORKPLACE AT VERY LOW SPEED AND THE LEXUS ACCELERATED WILDLY OVER THE CURB ONTO PLANTS AND ICEPLANT INTO A TREE, WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. THE HOOD WAS DENTED, THE GRILL CRACKED AND THE BUMPER WAS RIPPED OFF BOTH SIDES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. ...

Jan 27, 2015 Tires 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR TIRES, SIZE: P235/55 R19 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE FAILURE RECURR...

Jan 27, 2015 Tires 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR TIRES, SIZE: P235/55 R19 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE FAILURE RECURR...

Dec 23, 2014 Power Train

2010 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SHIFTER ASSEMBLY REPLACED. CONSUMER ALSO WANT TO KNOW IF HE CAN BE REIMBURSED. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE SHIFTER WOULD GET STUCK WHEN SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED ONCE THE GEAR WAS IN DRIVE, IT SLIPPED OUT SEVERAL TIMES. *JB

Dec 23, 2014 Power Train

2010 LEXUS RX350. CONSUMER HAD TRANSMISSION SHIFTER ASSEMBLY REPLACED. CONSUMER ALSO WANT TO KNOW IF HE CAN BE REIMBURSED. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE SHIFTER WOULD GET STUCK WHEN SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED ONCE THE GEAR WAS IN DRIVE, IT SLIPPED OUT SEVERAL TIMES. *JB

Oct 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 37,506 mi

COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. LEXUS DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND AIRBAG BLEW OPEN ALLOWING DRIVER TO IMPACT STEERING WHEEL HARD ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN A FRACTURED STERNUM AND CHEST WALL INJURY. .UPDATED 11/03/14 *BF UPDATED 7/15/2015*JS UPDATED 09/04/15 *BF

Oct 21, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 37,506 mi

COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. LEXUS DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND AIRBAG BLEW OPEN ALLOWING DRIVER TO IMPACT STEERING WHEEL HARD ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN A FRACTURED STERNUM AND CHEST WALL INJURY. .UPDATED 11/03/14 *BF UPDATED 7/15/2015*JS UPDATED 09/04/15 *BF

Oct 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 37,506 mi

COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. LEXUS DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND AIRBAG BLEW OPEN ALLOWING DRIVER TO IMPACT STEERING WHEEL HARD ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN A FRACTURED STERNUM AND CHEST WALL INJURY. .UPDATED 11/03/14 *BF UPDATED 7/15/2015*JS UPDATED 09/04/15 *BF

Oct 21, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 37,506 mi

COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. LEXUS DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER AND AIRBAG BLEW OPEN ALLOWING DRIVER TO IMPACT STEERING WHEEL HARD ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN A FRACTURED STERNUM AND CHEST WALL INJURY. .UPDATED 11/03/14 *BF UPDATED 7/15/2015*JS UPDATED 09/04/15 *BF

Jun 21, 2014 Air Bags 47,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A DRIVEWAY ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY. A JEEP BEHIND ME WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND TRIED TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT WHILE I WAS TURNING. THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I WAS HIT SO HARD HIS BUMPER TORE A WHOLE IN THE DOOR AND BROKE THE FRONT WHEEL OFF FROM MOVING ME SIDE...

Jun 21, 2014 Air Bags 47,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A DRIVEWAY ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY. A JEEP BEHIND ME WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND TRIED TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT WHILE I WAS TURNING. THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I WAS HIT SO HARD HIS BUMPER TORE A WHOLE IN THE DOOR AND BROKE THE FRONT WHEEL OFF FROM MOVING ME SIDE...

Apr 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE AT ABOUT 55 MPH. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. THE ROAD WAS COVERED WITH A THIN COATING OF SLUSH. WHILE DRIVING THE ALARM SIGNAL BEGAN BEEPING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR THEN BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT, IN THE NEXT FEW SECONDS THE LEFT WHEELS...

Apr 7, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE AT ABOUT 55 MPH. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. THE ROAD WAS COVERED WITH A THIN COATING OF SLUSH. WHILE DRIVING THE ALARM SIGNAL BEGAN BEEPING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR THEN BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT, IN THE NEXT FEW SECONDS THE LEFT WHEELS...

Apr 7, 2014 Service Brakes 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE AT ABOUT 55 MPH. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. THE ROAD WAS COVERED WITH A THIN COATING OF SLUSH. WHILE DRIVING THE ALARM SIGNAL BEGAN BEEPING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR THEN BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT, IN THE NEXT FEW SECONDS THE LEFT WHEELS...

Apr 7, 2014 Steering 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE AT ABOUT 55 MPH. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. THE ROAD WAS COVERED WITH A THIN COATING OF SLUSH. WHILE DRIVING THE ALARM SIGNAL BEGAN BEEPING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR THEN BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT, IN THE NEXT FEW SECONDS THE LEFT WHEELS...

Apr 7, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE AT ABOUT 55 MPH. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. THE ROAD WAS COVERED WITH A THIN COATING OF SLUSH. WHILE DRIVING THE ALARM SIGNAL BEGAN BEEPING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR THEN BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT, IN THE NEXT FEW SECONDS THE LEFT WHEELS...

Apr 7, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE AT ABOUT 55 MPH. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. THE ROAD WAS COVERED WITH A THIN COATING OF SLUSH. WHILE DRIVING THE ALARM SIGNAL BEGAN BEEPING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR THEN BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT, IN THE NEXT FEW SECONDS THE LEFT WHEELS...

Apr 7, 2014 Service Brakes 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE AT ABOUT 55 MPH. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. THE ROAD WAS COVERED WITH A THIN COATING OF SLUSH. WHILE DRIVING THE ALARM SIGNAL BEGAN BEEPING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR THEN BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT, IN THE NEXT FEW SECONDS THE LEFT WHEELS...

Apr 7, 2014 Steering 45,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE AT ABOUT 55 MPH. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. THE ROAD WAS COVERED WITH A THIN COATING OF SLUSH. WHILE DRIVING THE ALARM SIGNAL BEGAN BEEPING. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR THEN BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE LEFT, IN THE NEXT FEW SECONDS THE LEFT WHEELS...

Sep 29, 2013 Structure 40,000 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED, THE FRONT BUMPER CAME LOOSE AFTER A MINOR CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALMOST THE SAME HAPPENED A YEAR EARLIER WHILE CAR WAS BARELY MOVING AND REARENDED A SMALL HONDA CAR, WHICH WAS NOT EVEN SCRATCHED, THE WHOLE FRONT END THEN HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE SCREWS AND PL...

Sep 29, 2013 Structure 40,000 mi

WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED, THE FRONT BUMPER CAME LOOSE AFTER A MINOR CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALMOST THE SAME HAPPENED A YEAR EARLIER WHILE CAR WAS BARELY MOVING AND REARENDED A SMALL HONDA CAR, WHICH WAS NOT EVEN SCRATCHED, THE WHOLE FRONT END THEN HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE SCREWS AND PL...

Jul 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AS A RESULT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A ...

Jul 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AS A RESULT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A ...

Jul 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 48,500 mi

TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED DUE TO THE CONGESTED NATURE OF THE SHOPPING CENTER. PULLED IN WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND STARTED TO PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK WHEN THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED VERY QUICKLY OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE WALL OF THE SHOPPING CENTER. I F...

Jul 6, 2013 Air Bags Fire 48,500 mi

TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED DUE TO THE CONGESTED NATURE OF THE SHOPPING CENTER. PULLED IN WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND STARTED TO PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK WHEN THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED VERY QUICKLY OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE WALL OF THE SHOPPING CENTER. I F...

Jul 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 48,500 mi

TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED DUE TO THE CONGESTED NATURE OF THE SHOPPING CENTER. PULLED IN WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND STARTED TO PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK WHEN THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED VERY QUICKLY OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE WALL OF THE SHOPPING CENTER. I F...

Jul 6, 2013 Air Bags Fire 48,500 mi

TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED DUE TO THE CONGESTED NATURE OF THE SHOPPING CENTER. PULLED IN WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND STARTED TO PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK WHEN THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR ACCELERATED VERY QUICKLY OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE WALL OF THE SHOPPING CENTER. I F...

Mar 18, 2013 Electrical System Fire 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY FOR OVER FOUR HOURS, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS CAUSE...

Mar 18, 2013 Electrical System Fire 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY FOR OVER FOUR HOURS, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS CAUSE...

Sep 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 10,501 mi

THIS VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. WHEN I TRIED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. NEUTRAL WOULD NOT WORK. DOWN SHIFTING WOULD NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY INCREASE IN SPEED. I HAD 3 KIDS IN THE CAR. THE DASH BOARD INDICATOR LIGHTS LIT UP. ALL OF THEM!! WHE...

Sep 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 10,501 mi

THIS VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. WHEN I TRIED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. NEUTRAL WOULD NOT WORK. DOWN SHIFTING WOULD NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY INCREASE IN SPEED. I HAD 3 KIDS IN THE CAR. THE DASH BOARD INDICATOR LIGHTS LIT UP. ALL OF THEM!! WHE...

Aug 29, 2012 Visibility/wiper 22,235 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN UPRIGHT IN ITS HOUSING AND CONTINUED TO FALL, OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER...

Aug 29, 2012 Visibility/wiper 22,235 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT REMAIN UPRIGHT IN ITS HOUSING AND CONTINUED TO FALL, OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER...

Aug 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A RAPID PACE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE RETUR...

Aug 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A RAPID PACE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE RETUR...

Apr 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ON 4 LINE TRAFFIC AND MY CAR STARTED SUDDENLY TO ACCELERATE EVEN WHEN I WAS NOT PRESSING THE ACCELERATING PEDAL I TRIED TO HIT THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE CAR I PUSH TO NEUTRAL POSITION HITTING THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR WAS STILL GOING FAST. I WAS GOING TO AN EXIT TR...

Apr 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ON 4 LINE TRAFFIC AND MY CAR STARTED SUDDENLY TO ACCELERATE EVEN WHEN I WAS NOT PRESSING THE ACCELERATING PEDAL I TRIED TO HIT THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE CAR I PUSH TO NEUTRAL POSITION HITTING THE BRAKES BUT THE CAR WAS STILL GOING FAST. I WAS GOING TO AN EXIT TR...

Mar 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE VEHICLE AT 30000 MILES. LEXUS REQUIRES THIS SUPPOSEDLY TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND PROVIDE A SAFE VEHICLE. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE DESIGN. ANY VEHICLE' SHOULDBE ROBUST ENOUGH TO LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS WITHOUT THIS LEV...

Mar 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE VEHICLE AT 30000 MILES. LEXUS REQUIRES THIS SUPPOSEDLY TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND PROVIDE A SAFE VEHICLE. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE DESIGN. ANY VEHICLE' SHOULDBE ROBUST ENOUGH TO LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS WITHOUT THIS LEV...

Jan 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,966 mi

I WENT OUT TO GRAB A BITE TO EAT FOR MY DAUGHTER AND I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION. I RECEIVED THE TURN ARROW SO I ACCELERATED THRU THE TURN AND THEN PUNCHED THE GAS TO MAKE IT THRU THE NEXT LIGHT THAT WILL TURN RED IF YOU DON'T GIVE IT A LITTLE GAS TO GET THRU IT. I MAKE IT THRU ...

Jan 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 33,966 mi

I WENT OUT TO GRAB A BITE TO EAT FOR MY DAUGHTER AND I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION. I RECEIVED THE TURN ARROW SO I ACCELERATED THRU THE TURN AND THEN PUNCHED THE GAS TO MAKE IT THRU THE NEXT LIGHT THAT WILL TURN RED IF YOU DON'T GIVE IT A LITTLE GAS TO GET THRU IT. I MAKE IT THRU ...

Jan 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

ON OCT 5, 2011 AT 7:45 AM , I WAS TRAVELING ON A ONE LANE ROAD EACH WAY IN RURAL CONNECTICUT ( 35 MPH ZONE). I DECIDED TO PASS A CAR THAT WAS TRAVELING WELL BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN MY LEXUS RX350 LURCHED FORWARD SUDDENLY AND THEN HAD A HUGE BURST OF ACCELERATING SPEED. I APPLIED MY FOOT TO THE BR...

Jan 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

ON 1/21/12 AS I WAS DRIVING I SLOWED DOWN PREPARING TO BRAKE FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. A SCHOOL BUS WAS IN FRONT OF US, STOPPED. AS I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. I QUICKLY PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. WE WERE INCHES FROM THE S...

Jan 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,966 mi

I WENT OUT TO GRAB A BITE TO EAT FOR MY DAUGHTER AND I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION. I RECEIVED THE TURN ARROW SO I ACCELERATED THRU THE TURN AND THEN PUNCHED THE GAS TO MAKE IT THRU THE NEXT LIGHT THAT WILL TURN RED IF YOU DON'T GIVE IT A LITTLE GAS TO GET THRU IT. I MAKE IT THRU ...

Jan 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 33,966 mi

I WENT OUT TO GRAB A BITE TO EAT FOR MY DAUGHTER AND I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION. I RECEIVED THE TURN ARROW SO I ACCELERATED THRU THE TURN AND THEN PUNCHED THE GAS TO MAKE IT THRU THE NEXT LIGHT THAT WILL TURN RED IF YOU DON'T GIVE IT A LITTLE GAS TO GET THRU IT. I MAKE IT THRU ...

Jan 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

ON OCT 5, 2011 AT 7:45 AM , I WAS TRAVELING ON A ONE LANE ROAD EACH WAY IN RURAL CONNECTICUT ( 35 MPH ZONE). I DECIDED TO PASS A CAR THAT WAS TRAVELING WELL BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN MY LEXUS RX350 LURCHED FORWARD SUDDENLY AND THEN HAD A HUGE BURST OF ACCELERATING SPEED. I APPLIED MY FOOT TO THE BR...

Jan 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

ON 1/21/12 AS I WAS DRIVING I SLOWED DOWN PREPARING TO BRAKE FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. A SCHOOL BUS WAS IN FRONT OF US, STOPPED. AS I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. I QUICKLY PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. WE WERE INCHES FROM THE S...

Dec 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT AND THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. ONCE THE VEHICLE ...

Dec 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT AND THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. ONCE THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 30, 2011 Power Train Crash 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE AND A LIGHT POST. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NECK AND BACK INJURIES FROM THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TH...

Nov 30, 2011 Power Train Crash 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE AND A LIGHT POST. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NECK AND BACK INJURIES FROM THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TH...

Nov 18, 2011 Air Bags Crash 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED HEALTH RELATED ISSUE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO AN UNOCCUPIED PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND CHEST AREA. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

Nov 18, 2011 Air Bags Crash 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED HEALTH RELATED ISSUE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO AN UNOCCUPIED PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND CHEST AREA. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILE...

Oct 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 28,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE FEET. HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DI...

Oct 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 28,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE FEET. HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DI...

Jul 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 11,221 mi

ON 7/1/2011 AT 10.45PM. I WAS DRIVING MY LEXUS 2010 RX350 EASTBOUND ON THE LIE SERVICE ROAD IN GLEN COVE NY. I WAS TRAVELLING AT 35 TO 45 MPH,WHEN SUDDENLY MY "BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT" STARTED FLASHING ON MY DASHBOARD. I INSTINCTIVELY TAPPED THE BRAKE, AND THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. THEN THE CAR...

Jul 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 11,221 mi

ON 7/1/2011 AT 10.45PM. I WAS DRIVING MY LEXUS 2010 RX350 EASTBOUND ON THE LIE SERVICE ROAD IN GLEN COVE NY. I WAS TRAVELLING AT 35 TO 45 MPH,WHEN SUDDENLY MY "BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT" STARTED FLASHING ON MY DASHBOARD. I INSTINCTIVELY TAPPED THE BRAKE, AND THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. THEN THE CAR...

Jun 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 9,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND CHOSE THE POWER BUT...

Jun 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 9,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND CHOSE THE POWER BUT...

Jun 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 16,484 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RPM INCREASED UP TO 7000 RPM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT TH...

Jun 1, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 16,484 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RPM INCREASED UP TO 7000 RPM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT TH...

May 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

IN A 2010 LEXUS RX 350 MY GRANDMOTHER WAS A PASSENGER IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP WAITING FOR AN APARTMENT COMPLEX SECURITY GATE TO OPEN. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THROUGH TWO APARTMENT COMPLEX SECURITY GATES, WENT AIRBORNE OVER A BUSY STREET A...

May 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

IN A 2010 LEXUS RX 350 MY GRANDMOTHER WAS A PASSENGER IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP WAITING FOR AN APARTMENT COMPLEX SECURITY GATE TO OPEN. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THROUGH TWO APARTMENT COMPLEX SECURITY GATES, WENT AIRBORNE OVER A BUSY STREET A...

Apr 19, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 6,300 mi

REAR LIFT GATE ON MY LEXUS RX 350 OPENS BY ITSELF WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING AND IS STATIONARY. THIS HAPPENED 5 SEPARATE TIMES OVER THE SPAN OF 4 MONTHS. DURING ONE OF THE TIMES THE LIFT GATE OPENED AND HIT MY GARAGE AND WAS DAMAGED. LEXUS DEALER EXAMINED THE CAR BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF TH...

Apr 19, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 6,300 mi

REAR LIFT GATE ON MY LEXUS RX 350 OPENS BY ITSELF WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING AND IS STATIONARY. THIS HAPPENED 5 SEPARATE TIMES OVER THE SPAN OF 4 MONTHS. DURING ONE OF THE TIMES THE LIFT GATE OPENED AND HIT MY GARAGE AND WAS DAMAGED. LEXUS DEALER EXAMINED THE CAR BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF TH...

Apr 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,800 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITHOUT ABILITY TO BRAKE WITH MY LEXUS RX 350, AT 2 PM ON SATURDAY MARCH 12TH 2011 WITH 5 PASSENGERS. I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH. THE CHOICE WAS TO CRASH IN THE CAR AHEAD STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR GO ON THE SIDE WALK, UP A STEEP MOUNT AND CRASH IN A BRICK WALL. THIS IS...

Apr 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,800 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITHOUT ABILITY TO BRAKE WITH MY LEXUS RX 350, AT 2 PM ON SATURDAY MARCH 12TH 2011 WITH 5 PASSENGERS. I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH. THE CHOICE WAS TO CRASH IN THE CAR AHEAD STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR GO ON THE SIDE WALK, UP A STEEP MOUNT AND CRASH IN A BRICK WALL. THIS IS...

Mar 11, 2011 Power Train Crash 32,500 mi

I STARTED THE CAR, BACKED IT UP, PULLED FORWARD TURNING TO THE LEFT TO GO DOWN A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. I STOMPED ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. I FLEW OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, ACROSS THE STREET AND HIT 3 TREES AND A ROCK BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED. *TR

Mar 11, 2011 Power Train Crash 32,500 mi

I STARTED THE CAR, BACKED IT UP, PULLED FORWARD TURNING TO THE LEFT TO GO DOWN A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. I STOMPED ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. I FLEW OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, ACROSS THE STREET AND HIT 3 TREES AND A ROCK BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED. *TR

Feb 7, 2011 Tires 13,000 mi

BUBBLE IN TIRE SIDEWALL. *LN

Feb 7, 2011 Tires 13,000 mi

BUBBLE IN TIRE SIDEWALL. *LN

Feb 6, 2011 Visibility 1,000 mi

ON THE 2010 LEXUS RX350 THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM. WHEN TRAVELING WITH HIGH WINDS OR AT HIGH SPEEDS THE WASHERS DO NOT WORK ON THE UPPER PART OF THE WINDSHIELD, HENCE IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO SEE. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CONFRONTED WITH ROAD SPRAY IN COLD ...

Feb 6, 2011 Visibility 1,000 mi

ON THE 2010 LEXUS RX350 THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM. WHEN TRAVELING WITH HIGH WINDS OR AT HIGH SPEEDS THE WASHERS DO NOT WORK ON THE UPPER PART OF THE WINDSHIELD, HENCE IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO SEE. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CONFRONTED WITH ROAD SPRAY IN COLD ...

Feb 2, 2011 Electrical System 5,000 mi

HEADS-UP DISPLAY SHOWS DIFFERENT SPEED THAN SPEEDOMETER OVER 70MPH. *TR

Feb 2, 2011 Electrical System 5,000 mi

HEADS-UP DISPLAY SHOWS DIFFERENT SPEED THAN SPEEDOMETER OVER 70MPH. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND STOPPED ON ITS OWN. DURING THE FAILURE, THE SLIPPING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Jan 31, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 26,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND STOPPED ON ITS OWN. DURING THE FAILURE, THE SLIPPING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR...

Jan 18, 2011 Structure Crash 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. AFTER CRASHING INTO A SNOW EMBANKMENT THE FRONT BUMPER WAS CRACKED AND LOOSE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, WHEN THE DEALER WAS CALLED, THEY INFORMED HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. THE BUMPE...

Jan 18, 2011 Structure Crash 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. AFTER CRASHING INTO A SNOW EMBANKMENT THE FRONT BUMPER WAS CRACKED AND LOOSE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, WHEN THE DEALER WAS CALLED, THEY INFORMED HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. THE BUMPE...

Dec 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

THE ENGINE MAKES A NOISE LIKE A SLOPPY PISTON OR A ROD KNOCKING. THE CAR IS A 2010 LEXUS RX350 WITH 69,000 MILES. WHAT IS INTERESTING HERE IA THE FACT THAT THE ISSUE WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE SERVICE GROUP ON A RECENT CONFRENCE CALL BUT THE STAFF WAS TOLD TO KEEP IT QUIET. IS TOYOTA PLAYING THE GAMES ...

Dec 18, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

THE ENGINE MAKES A NOISE LIKE A SLOPPY PISTON OR A ROD KNOCKING. THE CAR IS A 2010 LEXUS RX350 WITH 69,000 MILES. WHAT IS INTERESTING HERE IA THE FACT THAT THE ISSUE WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE SERVICE GROUP ON A RECENT CONFRENCE CALL BUT THE STAFF WAS TOLD TO KEEP IT QUIET. IS TOYOTA PLAYING THE GAMES ...

Dec 15, 2010 Tires 950 mi

TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS APPEAR TO BE OVERLY SENSITIVE IN LEXUS VEHICLES. I OWN 2009 AND 2010 RX350S AND BOTH HAVE ISSUES WITH FALSE ALARMS, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE DEALER SEES AT LEAST 20 CARS A DAY WITH FALSE ALARMS AND THEY ARE SELLING NITROGEN INFLATION GAS TO REDUCE THE RATE OF FALSE ALARMS. ALTHO...

Dec 15, 2010 Tires 950 mi

TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS APPEAR TO BE OVERLY SENSITIVE IN LEXUS VEHICLES. I OWN 2009 AND 2010 RX350S AND BOTH HAVE ISSUES WITH FALSE ALARMS, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE DEALER SEES AT LEAST 20 CARS A DAY WITH FALSE ALARMS AND THEY ARE SELLING NITROGEN INFLATION GAS TO REDUCE THE RATE OF FALSE ALARMS. ALTHO...

Nov 29, 2010 Electrical System 200 mi

2010 LEXUS 450H WON'T START. WE BOUGHT A NEW 2010 LEXUS 450H ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, IT ALREADY HAPPENED TWICE, THE CAR JUST WON'T START. BUT AFTER PUSH POWER ON/OFF FEW TIMES, THE CAR STARTS. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON THE MORNING OF NOV 26, WE ARE READY TO GO FOR A WEEKEND TRIP AT 8AM, FOOT ON THE BRA...

Nov 29, 2010 Electrical System 200 mi

2010 LEXUS 450H WON'T START. WE BOUGHT A NEW 2010 LEXUS 450H ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO, IT ALREADY HAPPENED TWICE, THE CAR JUST WON'T START. BUT AFTER PUSH POWER ON/OFF FEW TIMES, THE CAR STARTS. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON THE MORNING OF NOV 26, WE ARE READY TO GO FOR A WEEKEND TRIP AT 8AM, FOOT ON THE BRA...

Nov 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR BODY REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MA...

Nov 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR BODY REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MA...

Nov 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AND UNEXPECTEDLY AN INCREASE OF ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TO...

Nov 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AND UNEXPECTEDLY AN INCREASE OF ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TO...

Sep 25, 2010 Power Train 23,565 mi

PART 23565 C-VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. C-BROKEN RETAINING CLIP HOLDING RIGHT FRONT AXLE TO TRANSMISSION. ALSO FOUND A MISSING BOLT IN BEARING CARRIER. THIS IS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350 I PURCHASED IN FEB. 2010 FOR $44,000 WITH 15,000 MILES ON IT FROM THE FREMONT LEXUS DEALERSHIP IN FREMONT, CA. VERY SCA...

Sep 25, 2010 Power Train 23,565 mi

PART 23565 C-VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. C-BROKEN RETAINING CLIP HOLDING RIGHT FRONT AXLE TO TRANSMISSION. ALSO FOUND A MISSING BOLT IN BEARING CARRIER. THIS IS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350 I PURCHASED IN FEB. 2010 FOR $44,000 WITH 15,000 MILES ON IT FROM THE FREMONT LEXUS DEALERSHIP IN FREMONT, CA. VERY SCA...

Sep 9, 2010 Power Train

I BOUGHT A NEW LEXUS RX 350 IN AUGUST 2010 AND HAD A COLLISION ON THE THIRD DAY DRIVING THE CAR. I WAS AT A PARKING LOT WAITING FOR A PARKING SPACE. THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT DOWN. WHEN I SAW A PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE, I STARTED THE ENGINE BY PRESSING THE ENGINE BUTTON WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDA...

Sep 9, 2010 Parking Brake

I BOUGHT A NEW LEXUS RX 350 IN AUGUST 2010 AND HAD A COLLISION ON THE THIRD DAY DRIVING THE CAR. I WAS AT A PARKING LOT WAITING FOR A PARKING SPACE. THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT DOWN. WHEN I SAW A PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE, I STARTED THE ENGINE BY PRESSING THE ENGINE BUTTON WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDA...

Sep 9, 2010 Power Train

I BOUGHT A NEW LEXUS RX 350 IN AUGUST 2010 AND HAD A COLLISION ON THE THIRD DAY DRIVING THE CAR. I WAS AT A PARKING LOT WAITING FOR A PARKING SPACE. THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT DOWN. WHEN I SAW A PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE, I STARTED THE ENGINE BY PRESSING THE ENGINE BUTTON WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDA...

Sep 9, 2010 Parking Brake

I BOUGHT A NEW LEXUS RX 350 IN AUGUST 2010 AND HAD A COLLISION ON THE THIRD DAY DRIVING THE CAR. I WAS AT A PARKING LOT WAITING FOR A PARKING SPACE. THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT DOWN. WHEN I SAW A PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE, I STARTED THE ENGINE BY PRESSING THE ENGINE BUTTON WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDA...

Aug 17, 2010 Wheels 5,000 mi

2010 LEXUS RX 350 - I WAS COMPLETELY BLINDED BY BACKLASH WATER, WHICH CAME DIRECTLY FROM THE FRONT WHEEL-WELL, WHILE DRIVING IN VERY HEAVY RAIN ON FOOTHILLS PARKWAY, BOULDER CO. I UNEXPECTEDLY DROVE THROUGH A FLOODED SECTION OF A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 30 MPH DURING A VERY HEAVY RAIN STORM. IMMEDIATELY EN...

Aug 17, 2010 Wheels 5,000 mi

2010 LEXUS RX 350 - I WAS COMPLETELY BLINDED BY BACKLASH WATER, WHICH CAME DIRECTLY FROM THE FRONT WHEEL-WELL, WHILE DRIVING IN VERY HEAVY RAIN ON FOOTHILLS PARKWAY, BOULDER CO. I UNEXPECTEDLY DROVE THROUGH A FLOODED SECTION OF A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 30 MPH DURING A VERY HEAVY RAIN STORM. IMMEDIATELY EN...

Jul 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 11,000 mi

ON 7/29/2010 MY 2010 LEXUS RX 350 EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED EXHILARATION CAUSING A COLLISION WITH A PARKING LOT COLLISION SAFETY POST (METAL PIPE FILLED WITH CONCRETE) CAUSING EXTENSIVE FRONTAL DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 1245 ON A CLEAR DAY DRY PAVEMENT WITH NO OTHER ...

Jul 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 11,000 mi

ON 7/29/2010 MY 2010 LEXUS RX 350 EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED EXHILARATION CAUSING A COLLISION WITH A PARKING LOT COLLISION SAFETY POST (METAL PIPE FILLED WITH CONCRETE) CAUSING EXTENSIVE FRONTAL DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 1245 ON A CLEAR DAY DRY PAVEMENT WITH NO OTHER ...

Jul 18, 2010 Structure

10 MONTH OLD 2010 LEXUS RX 350 HAS LOOSE BUMPER ALL THROUGHOUT. POSSIBLE THE VERY BOTTOM GENTLY HIT SOMETHING AND NOW THE ENTIRE BUMPER IS FALLING OFF NOW. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND HE SAID IF IT'S HIT IN THE RIGHT SPOT THE PLASTIC BUMPER WILL BE LOOSE, BUT WON'T FALL OFF, HOWEVER IF IMPACT WAS ON O...

Jul 18, 2010 Structure

10 MONTH OLD 2010 LEXUS RX 350 HAS LOOSE BUMPER ALL THROUGHOUT. POSSIBLE THE VERY BOTTOM GENTLY HIT SOMETHING AND NOW THE ENTIRE BUMPER IS FALLING OFF NOW. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND HE SAID IF IT'S HIT IN THE RIGHT SPOT THE PLASTIC BUMPER WILL BE LOOSE, BUT WON'T FALL OFF, HOWEVER IF IMPACT WAS ON O...

Jun 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,040 mi

MODEL YEAR 2010 LEXUS RX 350 HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM WHILE TRYING TO PARK IN A PARKING LOT PARKING PLACE IN EDMOND OKLAHOMA. THE CAR SURGED FORWARD RUNNING OVER THE CURB AND REQUIRED SWERVING TO THE RIGHT ONTO A GRASS MEDIAN BETWEEN THE PARKING LOT AND BUSY FAST MOVING STREET. THE CAR TH...

Jun 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,040 mi

MODEL YEAR 2010 LEXUS RX 350 HAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM WHILE TRYING TO PARK IN A PARKING LOT PARKING PLACE IN EDMOND OKLAHOMA. THE CAR SURGED FORWARD RUNNING OVER THE CURB AND REQUIRED SWERVING TO THE RIGHT ONTO A GRASS MEDIAN BETWEEN THE PARKING LOT AND BUSY FAST MOVING STREET. THE CAR TH...

Jun 14, 2010 Electrical System 7,000 mi

NAVIGATION SYSTEM DOES NOT IDENTIFY POI'S SUCH AS GAS STATIONS ALONG ROUTE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS WHEN THE NAV SYSTEM IS USED AS A PRIMARY INFO SOURCE - LOOKING FOR A GAS STATION, ONE CANNOT BE FOUND. LEAVES USER IN A PANIC STATE - WHICH CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. LEXUS - SOLD AN INTEGRATED NA...

Jun 14, 2010 Equipment 7,000 mi

NAVIGATION SYSTEM DOES NOT IDENTIFY POI'S SUCH AS GAS STATIONS ALONG ROUTE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS WHEN THE NAV SYSTEM IS USED AS A PRIMARY INFO SOURCE - LOOKING FOR A GAS STATION, ONE CANNOT BE FOUND. LEAVES USER IN A PANIC STATE - WHICH CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. LEXUS - SOLD AN INTEGRATED NA...

Jun 14, 2010 Electrical System 1,200 mi

NAV SYSTEM MANUAL ENTRY IS DISABLED WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION. FORCES USER TO USE VOICE COMMANDS. VOICE RECOGNITION IS POOR - HAS DIFFICULTY IN RECOGNIZING WORDS SUCH AS MONTREAL, OTTAWA. STREET NAMES HAVE TO BE EXACTLY FOR EXAMPLE AVENUE MAIN, IF MAIN IS SAID IT WILL NEVER FIND IT. DOES NOT HAVE THE OP...

Jun 14, 2010 Equipment 1,200 mi

NAV SYSTEM MANUAL ENTRY IS DISABLED WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION. FORCES USER TO USE VOICE COMMANDS. VOICE RECOGNITION IS POOR - HAS DIFFICULTY IN RECOGNIZING WORDS SUCH AS MONTREAL, OTTAWA. STREET NAMES HAVE TO BE EXACTLY FOR EXAMPLE AVENUE MAIN, IF MAIN IS SAID IT WILL NEVER FIND IT. DOES NOT HAVE THE OP...

Jun 14, 2010 Electrical System 4,000 mi

NAV SYSTEM DOES NOT DISTINGUISH HEIGHT ON HIGHWAYS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ON ELEVATED HIGHWAYS - AS NAV SYSTEM ASKS DRIVER TO TAKE EXITS THAT DON'T EXIST. AS A RESULT WILL CAUSE A DRIVER TO PANIC - LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. NOWHERE IN THE ADVERTISING DOCUMENTATION DOES IT STATE THAT IT CAN...

Jun 14, 2010 Equipment 4,000 mi

NAV SYSTEM DOES NOT DISTINGUISH HEIGHT ON HIGHWAYS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ON ELEVATED HIGHWAYS - AS NAV SYSTEM ASKS DRIVER TO TAKE EXITS THAT DON'T EXIST. AS A RESULT WILL CAUSE A DRIVER TO PANIC - LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. NOWHERE IN THE ADVERTISING DOCUMENTATION DOES IT STATE THAT IT CAN...

Jun 14, 2010 Electrical System 7,000 mi

NAVIGATION SYSTEM DOES NOT IDENTIFY POI'S SUCH AS GAS STATIONS ALONG ROUTE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS WHEN THE NAV SYSTEM IS USED AS A PRIMARY INFO SOURCE - LOOKING FOR A GAS STATION, ONE CANNOT BE FOUND. LEAVES USER IN A PANIC STATE - WHICH CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. LEXUS - SOLD AN INTEGRATED NA...

Jun 14, 2010 Equipment 7,000 mi

NAVIGATION SYSTEM DOES NOT IDENTIFY POI'S SUCH AS GAS STATIONS ALONG ROUTE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS WHEN THE NAV SYSTEM IS USED AS A PRIMARY INFO SOURCE - LOOKING FOR A GAS STATION, ONE CANNOT BE FOUND. LEAVES USER IN A PANIC STATE - WHICH CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. LEXUS - SOLD AN INTEGRATED NA...

Jun 14, 2010 Electrical System 1,200 mi

NAV SYSTEM MANUAL ENTRY IS DISABLED WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION. FORCES USER TO USE VOICE COMMANDS. VOICE RECOGNITION IS POOR - HAS DIFFICULTY IN RECOGNIZING WORDS SUCH AS MONTREAL, OTTAWA. STREET NAMES HAVE TO BE EXACTLY FOR EXAMPLE AVENUE MAIN, IF MAIN IS SAID IT WILL NEVER FIND IT. DOES NOT HAVE THE OP...

Jun 14, 2010 Equipment 1,200 mi

NAV SYSTEM MANUAL ENTRY IS DISABLED WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION. FORCES USER TO USE VOICE COMMANDS. VOICE RECOGNITION IS POOR - HAS DIFFICULTY IN RECOGNIZING WORDS SUCH AS MONTREAL, OTTAWA. STREET NAMES HAVE TO BE EXACTLY FOR EXAMPLE AVENUE MAIN, IF MAIN IS SAID IT WILL NEVER FIND IT. DOES NOT HAVE THE OP...

Jun 14, 2010 Electrical System 4,000 mi

NAV SYSTEM DOES NOT DISTINGUISH HEIGHT ON HIGHWAYS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ON ELEVATED HIGHWAYS - AS NAV SYSTEM ASKS DRIVER TO TAKE EXITS THAT DON'T EXIST. AS A RESULT WILL CAUSE A DRIVER TO PANIC - LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. NOWHERE IN THE ADVERTISING DOCUMENTATION DOES IT STATE THAT IT CAN...

Jun 14, 2010 Equipment 4,000 mi

NAV SYSTEM DOES NOT DISTINGUISH HEIGHT ON HIGHWAYS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ON ELEVATED HIGHWAYS - AS NAV SYSTEM ASKS DRIVER TO TAKE EXITS THAT DON'T EXIST. AS A RESULT WILL CAUSE A DRIVER TO PANIC - LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. NOWHERE IN THE ADVERTISING DOCUMENTATION DOES IT STATE THAT IT CAN...

May 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED OR SLOWED POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD CHANGE GEARS AT RANDOM. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. ON THE LATEST OCCASION, UPON ACCELERATING FROM A SLOWED POSITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. TH...

May 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED OR SLOWED POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD CHANGE GEARS AT RANDOM. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. ON THE LATEST OCCASION, UPON ACCELERATING FROM A SLOWED POSITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. TH...

May 11, 2010 Visibility

2010 LEXUS RX 350. DRIVER'S SIDE VIEW MIRROR WAS DISTORTED. *TGW THE CONSUMER NOT ONLY NOTICED A BLURRED IMAGE, BUT DOUBLE IMAGES AT THE EDGE OF THE MIRROR. *JB

May 11, 2010 Visibility

2010 LEXUS RX 350. DRIVER'S SIDE VIEW MIRROR WAS DISTORTED. *TGW THE CONSUMER NOT ONLY NOTICED A BLURRED IMAGE, BUT DOUBLE IMAGES AT THE EDGE OF THE MIRROR. *JB

May 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LUNGED FORWARD AND STALLED. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT HAD NOT DEEMED THE ISS...

May 3, 2010 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LUNGED FORWARD AND STALLED. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT HAD NOT DEEMED THE ISS...

May 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LUNGED FORWARD AND STALLED. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT HAD NOT DEEMED THE ISS...

May 3, 2010 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LUNGED FORWARD AND STALLED. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT HAD NOT DEEMED THE ISS...

Apr 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE RELEASING HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS ...

Apr 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. WHILE RELEASING HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS ...

Apr 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

AS I REVERSE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, ONTO A FLAT MAIN ROADWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLS (WHILE STILL IN REVERSE). THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ON MY 2010 LEXUS RX 350, AS WELL AS PREVIOUSLY ON MY 2008 LEXUS 350. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Equipment 3,600 mi

ON SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2010, I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 LEXUS RX 350 ON A TWO-LANE ROAD IN CLARION PA. I WENT TO PASS THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHEN MY ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK. THE VEHICLE RPM REDLINED AND I QUICKLY ACCELERATED. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, AND EMERGENCY BRAKES, AND EVENTUALLY PUT IN THE CAR IN...

Apr 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

AS I REVERSE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE, ONTO A FLAT MAIN ROADWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLS (WHILE STILL IN REVERSE). THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES ON MY 2010 LEXUS RX 350, AS WELL AS PREVIOUSLY ON MY 2008 LEXUS 350. *TR

Apr 13, 2010 Equipment 3,600 mi

ON SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2010, I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 LEXUS RX 350 ON A TWO-LANE ROAD IN CLARION PA. I WENT TO PASS THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHEN MY ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK. THE VEHICLE RPM REDLINED AND I QUICKLY ACCELERATED. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, AND EMERGENCY BRAKES, AND EVENTUALLY PUT IN THE CAR IN...

Apr 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS OF 90 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE TIRES WHEN HE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. HE WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEH...

Apr 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED TO SPEEDS OF 90 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE TIRES WHEN HE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. HE WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEH...

Apr 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A...

Apr 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS RX 350. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A...

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

WE HAVE BOUGHT LEXUS RX 350, 2010. VEHICLE SKIPS GEAR ON AND OFF, PARTICULARLY WHEN IN SLOW SPEED TO WHEN YOU TRY TO RAISE SPEED. WE TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER THREE TIME SINCE THAN, THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, BUT IT IS SCARY WHEN ALL OFF A SUDDEN VEHICLE JUMPS. *TR

Mar 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

WE HAVE BOUGHT LEXUS RX 350, 2010. VEHICLE SKIPS GEAR ON AND OFF, PARTICULARLY WHEN IN SLOW SPEED TO WHEN YOU TRY TO RAISE SPEED. WE TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER THREE TIME SINCE THAN, THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, BUT IT IS SCARY WHEN ALL OFF A SUDDEN VEHICLE JUMPS. *TR

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 538 mi

MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS I WAS PARKING AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL. I WAS ALMOST IN THE SPACE AND GOING 1MPH APROX. 3 OR 4 FEET FROM THE WALL. THEY SAID I STEPPED ON THE WRONG PEDAL TO CAUSE IT. I DID NOT, BUT LOST MY CONFIDENCE AND TRUST IN MY DRIVING. THE MODEL CAR IS A 2010 LEXUS MODEL RX...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 538 mi

MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS I WAS PARKING AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL. I WAS ALMOST IN THE SPACE AND GOING 1MPH APROX. 3 OR 4 FEET FROM THE WALL. THEY SAID I STEPPED ON THE WRONG PEDAL TO CAUSE IT. I DID NOT, BUT LOST MY CONFIDENCE AND TRUST IN MY DRIVING. THE MODEL CAR IS A 2010 LEXUS MODEL RX...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,992 mi

WE HAD A 2010 LEXUS 350RX. IN AUG 2009, I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CAR ACCELERATED UP TO ABOUT 60MPH. MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME. WE WERE TRYING EVERYTHING TO STOP THE CAR. WE FINALLY GOT IT STOPPED. IT DID IT A SECOND TIME WITH MY HUSBAND DRIVING THE NEXT DAY. WE KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT IT...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

IT'S A LEXUS RX 350 2010, THE TRUCK SEEMS TO ACCELERATE OR LURCHES FORWARD WITH BRIEF SPURTS OF ACCELERATION, THE LAPSE IN BRAKING IS PROBABLY LESS THE A SECOND. IT HAPPEN WHILE I BRAKE TO A FULL STOP. I TAKE THE TRUCK TO TWO LEXUS DEAL FOR CONCERN, BUT THEY SAID, THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNE...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,992 mi

WE HAD A 2010 LEXUS 350RX. IN AUG 2009, I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CAR ACCELERATED UP TO ABOUT 60MPH. MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME. WE WERE TRYING EVERYTHING TO STOP THE CAR. WE FINALLY GOT IT STOPPED. IT DID IT A SECOND TIME WITH MY HUSBAND DRIVING THE NEXT DAY. WE KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT IT...

Feb 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

IT'S A LEXUS RX 350 2010, THE TRUCK SEEMS TO ACCELERATE OR LURCHES FORWARD WITH BRIEF SPURTS OF ACCELERATION, THE LAPSE IN BRAKING IS PROBABLY LESS THE A SECOND. IT HAPPEN WHILE I BRAKE TO A FULL STOP. I TAKE THE TRUCK TO TWO LEXUS DEAL FOR CONCERN, BUT THEY SAID, THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNE...

Feb 18, 2010 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE ON THE BACK OF MY NEW LEXUS SUV CRUSHED MY MOTHER AGAINST THE DECK WHILE SHE WAS REACHING IN TO LOAD SOMETHING INTO THE CAR. SHE WAS NEARLY DECAPITATED AND THERE DID NOT SEEM TO BE ANY SAFETY MECHANISM THAT WOULD STOP THE LIFTGATE FROM CLOSING, SUCH AS YOU WOULD FIND ON A GAR...

Feb 18, 2010 Structure

THE AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE ON THE BACK OF MY NEW LEXUS SUV CRUSHED MY MOTHER AGAINST THE DECK WHILE SHE WAS REACHING IN TO LOAD SOMETHING INTO THE CAR. SHE WAS NEARLY DECAPITATED AND THERE DID NOT SEEM TO BE ANY SAFETY MECHANISM THAT WOULD STOP THE LIFTGATE FROM CLOSING, SUCH AS YOU WOULD FIND ON A GAR...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 350 mi

MY 2010 LEXUS RX 350 HAS HAD TWO INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELARATION IN THE 6 WEEKS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVED UP PAST 4 TO 5,000 RPM FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL RPM (2000). REPORTED THE FIRST INCIDENT TO LEXUS. NO ACTION HAS BE...

Feb 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 350 mi

MY 2010 LEXUS RX 350 HAS HAD TWO INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELARATION IN THE 6 WEEKS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVED UP PAST 4 TO 5,000 RPM FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL RPM (2000). REPORTED THE FIRST INCIDENT TO LEXUS. NO ACTION HAS BE...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,700 mi

I HAVE A NEW 2010 LEXUS RX 350 KEEP STALLING WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT, PROBLEM STATED SOON AFTER I STARTED DRIVING , WHILE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 1500, WHEN THE CAR STALLED ABS (ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM) SIGN SHOWED UP. I TOOK THE CARS SEVERAL TIMES BACK TO LEXUS, THEY USED THEIR COMPUTER TO C...

Feb 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,700 mi

I HAVE A NEW 2010 LEXUS RX 350 KEEP STALLING WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT, PROBLEM STATED SOON AFTER I STARTED DRIVING , WHILE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 1500, WHEN THE CAR STALLED ABS (ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM) SIGN SHOWED UP. I TOOK THE CARS SEVERAL TIMES BACK TO LEXUS, THEY USED THEIR COMPUTER TO C...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,700 mi

I HAVE A NEW 2010 LEXUS RX 350 KEEP STALLING WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT, PROBLEM STATED SOON AFTER I STARTED DRIVING , WHILE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 1500, WHEN THE CAR STALLED ABS (ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM) SIGN SHOWED UP. I TOOK THE CARS SEVERAL TIMES BACK TO LEXUS, THEY USED THEIR COMPUTER TO C...

Feb 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,700 mi

I HAVE A NEW 2010 LEXUS RX 350 KEEP STALLING WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT, PROBLEM STATED SOON AFTER I STARTED DRIVING , WHILE MILEAGE WAS AROUND 1500, WHEN THE CAR STALLED ABS (ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM) SIGN SHOWED UP. I TOOK THE CARS SEVERAL TIMES BACK TO LEXUS, THEY USED THEIR COMPUTER TO C...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

LEXUS 2010 RX 350 CRUISE CONTROL TRAVELING AT 75 MPH IN ARIZONA HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 55 MPH AND WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS RESUMED THE VEHICLE ROARED AHEAD. THE ACCELERATION WAS EXTREME (PUSHED US BACK IN OUR SEATS) AND STOPPED AFTER CRUISE CONTROL WAS TURNED OFF. *TR

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

LEXUS 2010 RX 350 CRUISE CONTROL TRAVELING AT 75 MPH IN ARIZONA HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 55 MPH AND WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS RESUMED THE VEHICLE ROARED AHEAD. THE ACCELERATION WAS EXTREME (PUSHED US BACK IN OUR SEATS) AND STOPPED AFTER CRUISE CONTROL WAS TURNED OFF. *TR