2007 Lexus IS 250 visibility problems

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · TX

The rear view mirror has black lines on it, which indicates the coating behind the mirror is deteriorating in some way. I looked up the issue now and realized this is a more widespread issue. Some customers online have indicated it's hard to see anything using the rear view camera, thou my rear view has not go to that point.

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Body, Visibility · 90,000 miles · MD

I cant see im blinded by the dash board its melting the clare from the sun is blinding on the dash melted plastic

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Airbags, Visibility · 140,000 miles · TX

I have a lexus is 250 2007, the dashboard material is low grade and unsafe, for visibility while driving in day hours. When I was notified by a friend that the lexus organization have made a recall on the all the lexus cars such as mine, I called the dealership in my city houston tx and they did not help me, and they said the recall don't exist.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · VA

Defective lcd/touch screen. While driving in the rain, the touchscreen digitizer failed on my car. The windows started to fog up and I realized since the touchscreen failed, I had no way to defog my windshield and other windows. Because I am only able to access the fan controls for both heat and AC, via the touchscreen. So I had to pull over on the sparse emergency pullovers on i66-va several times to manually wipe my windows so I could see. This happened at the worst time because it was during rush-hour, in a downpour. This created a very dangerous situation for me and other drivers as visibility was poor during the downpour. I have researched this on several lexus/toyota sites and the wiring of lcd/touchscreen digitizer appears to be a common defect and fails regularly. I am surprised that such a life - safety feature would be dependant on a failure prone system.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · TX

Dash has started to get stickey and shiney which reflects off the windshield making it impossible to see the road in front of the automobile , this is especially dangerious in sunlight or bright streetlight this condition has progressively worse over time!

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Body, Visibility · LA

Approximately 2 years ago my entire dash board and side panels started to melt. I have contacted lexus and they continue to say they are waiting on the manufacturer for parts. I live in marrero louisiana with extremely high humidity and temperatures. This has been a safety hazard. When the sun hits my windshield, the glare from hitting the melted dash completely blinds me. I have to lean to the right side just to see out of my windshield. It is melted to the point of it being untouchable without getting sticky glue on your hands. Anything that rubs against the side door panels creates grooves and marks because it's like clay. Now theres a recall with the takata inflators in the front passenger airbag which really concerns me because its affected by high temperatures and humidity causes degrading of the part. Since my dash board is completely melted to the consistency of hot glue, I can't imagine that helps with my airbag situation either. I have been contacting lexus for the past 2 years with no luck. If I should have an accident due to the dash glare, I will expect to have the production company held accountable. Any help you can offer with getting this message across to anyone at this point would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Body, Visibility · NC

The dashboard over the instrument panel and the front and rear side door panels are melting,cracking and deteriorating which causes dents in the material to the touch. All of the material is discolored and sticky or melting. This needs to be replaced immediately and a recall needs to be dictated by the federal safety agency asap. Lexus notified me of the problem almost a year ago, and when I called they told me it would take another 9 to 10 months before they could replace the dashboard and side door panels. So, it would be over a 1 or more years since the original lexus notice that they maybe can fix the problem. This is unacceptable and this is why the federal safety agency needs to demand lexus initiates a official recall for the affected vehicles with the melting dashboard and side door panel issues

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · NC

My dash has been melting for several months now, it doesn't matter if I use something to block out the sun. Not only is the dash melting, it is breaking off in chunks in certain areas. When you touch it, it is sticky and leaves a print of whatever touched it. I am not able to clean it and it leaves a bad glare from the sun when you are driving. This isn't the first case I have read about this - what is going to be done, if anything.

Filed Mar 5, 2015 · Fuel system, Steering · 165,000 miles · TX

I lost power steering and very hard to turn the steering wheel. Ps light is came on the dash.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Body, Visibility · CA

Material on my dash appears to be sticky, possibly due to hot weather, and can cause a significant amount of light reflection producing glare on the windshield. Depending on the sun's relative direction to the car, it can hinder visibility to where driving during the daytime is not feasible.