2007 Lexus ES350 visibility problems

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Airbags, Visibility · 69,000 miles · CA

Lexus es 350 2007 dashboard is melting and compromised. Due to the sticky mess the airbags will not deploy properly and death will likely occur. Very concerned about the toxicity of the dashboard as well. It's melting, changing color from black to white and cracking. This carcinogenic material is now poisoning all who ride in the vehicle. Included photo does not convey the glossy melting ,sticky reality of it all. The glossy melting reflection causes lots of glare and impairs visibility on sunny days. This issue must be resolved before a life is taken needlessly. Lexus refuses to replace the dashboard even though they admit that its a compromised part and have deceptively allocated this safety issue as a warranty problem that has expired. Because my vehicle is seldom driven and garaged (69,717k miles) problem did not surface until now.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Visibility · IL

The dasboard is melting severely which causes a bright glare day and night, causing visibility and safety concerns. There is also a very obnoxious smell to it. I bought this car used and didn't notice the issue at the time. Lexus should just own up to it and replace the dash no matter how old the car is since it is a safety hazard to me and others on the road. I personally try not to drive during the daytime when its the worst but thats not always feasible.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Visibility · FL

I have a curved mirror on the passenger side of the auto. The mirror is distorted. The objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. It is dangerous and misleading. It causes backing up and lane change accidents I just received a new patent that uses a flat mirror on both sides of the vehicle. It is called the "see more switch" it is an " automotive side mirror control system" with no blind spots (perfect view) this system is automatic in drive and reverse. It is available for sale or lease

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 75,000 miles · FL

Dashboard melt when the temperature reach 80 degree which is most days of the year in florida, couple of month ago the melting dashboard is causing a severe glare that make visibility difficult, as a result it is a hazard to drive this car every day or for more than one hour at the time or the temperature is 80 degree or higher. Lexus refused to remedy the defect in the past and now that many people are complaining lexus is saying the do not have enough parts to replace all the melting dashboard. Meanwhile I can be killed in a car accident and lexus could care less. I have three young children, safety and visibility are essential to drive my car. I no longer feel safe in my lexus es350 2007 and I lost my trust in the brand name. I need your help in remedy my hazard/safety issue caused intestinally by lexus knowing florida has a higher temperature than most other states.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 35,000 miles · FL

The dashboard melting and gets shiny and sticky in the sun makes driving it with glare.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 50,000 miles · TX

The entire dashboard on my vehicle is melting. The cause is unknown but it appears to be a material, or material process, issue. The shiny black melting dashboard is highly reflective. It impairs my vision on a sunny day. I've tried many different types of sunglasses to try to make it easier on my eyes, but nothing seems to help. I have talked to lexus, they agreed that it's a problem but their offer to "help" pay for the repair was not acceptable (50% of ~$3200.00). The melting process began about 2 years ago, it was a local problem (reflections only at certain sun angles). Currently, the entire dashboard is melted (reflections all day when the sun is out). Thanks!

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Body, Visibility · TX

Dashboard material melted creating a blinding glare on the interior of windshield during daytime hours. Dangerous driving condition.

Filed Aug 10, 2014 · Visibility · CA

Dashboard is melting. Causing a dangerous glare from sunlight, other driver's headlights, and street lights.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 100,000 miles · TX

On july 24, 2014 I noticed the dashboard on the driver side was starting to look sticky and shiny like the passenger side, but didn't think anything of it until I started driving and could not see clearly out of the windshield because of the glare from the sticky and shiny dashboard. After further research I find that I am not the only consumer with this problem. In 2012 I first noticed the sticky and shiny dashboard only on the passenger side which I've mentioned the issue to the dealer who stated he hasn't heard about such issue. I will be bringing my car in as it is now affecting my ability to drive safely because of the glare on the windshield and will present them with the many other complaints seen here. Clearly this is a safety hazard that lexus needs to issue a recall on before the entire dashboard melts and affects the airbags. I hope to see a resolution for all soon before a fatality from this defect becomes national news as the acceleration issue did.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus es350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted and causing a glare on the windshield. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.