Dashboard is melting causing difficulty to see out of windshield!
2006 Lexus IS 350 body complaints
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Dashboard material has 'melted' and causes a significant glare in the sun. This makes it unsafe to drive. This has been reported to lexus. Upper portions of door panels which are the same material as the dashboard have also failed but this is not a safety issue.
When I left my home for work, I of course used my door handle to pull the door shut. I didn't realize that my hand transferred the residue to the wheel. When I made my left turn, I expected my wheel to glide through my hand, as it normally does, when coming out of the corner. Instead, as the wheel slid through my hand it caught the sticky patch and kept my car in a left turn. There was a car immediately next to me but slightly behind me(both lanes make a left) and as I crossed into his lane (completely cutting him off) he slammed on the brakes and hit his horn.
I have made a complaint with the lexus dealership after the many recalls they have had on my car. My biggest concern is my melting dashboard and the hazardous glare and film it omits on my windshield. It has proven to be very dangerous as I work and live in florida. As a mother of two teenage daughters trying to teach them to drive in my car has proven very difficult and dangerous, let alone my daily driving. I have asked that toyota/lexus steps up as this is not a cosmetic fault but a dangerous and an accident waiting to happen. And I don't want it to be my family! As in medical terms, they need to think of a preventative measure. I know I am not alone on this battle and want to see the manufacturer step up and make this one of the many recalls they have had on my vehicle as well as the others suffering with this same dangerous situation. Tired of putting my family and myself at jeopardy!
I have a lexus is and the dash and the side door panels get molten or sticky. This causes severe safety issues since I am not sure of the chemicals that are emitted and if they are carcinogenic. Kids get this all over them and its hard to get this sticky material from their hands. I am not sure if this material is poisonous.
The dashboard and door panels are all cracking and the black rubber material is very soft and sticky and it marks and chips away easily.
The dashboards and door panels seems like it's melting apart. At the touch of it, it feels sticky and call fall off.
2006 lexus is350. Dashboards and door panels are sticky and melting. As a result dashboard causes a shiny unwanted reflective glare which reduces visibility while driving, potentially causing a safety issue increasing the chance or risk of a crash or accident. Furthermore, the door panels are so sticky and soft, one cannot touch them without scratching, ripping or damaging them. Door panels also produce a reflective blinding glare off them, also purposing a safety hazard. Materials used in the manufacturing of the interior trim is very poor causing unwanted damage and safety issues. A recall should be issued to replace these defective interior trim decor on known defective date and models which are out of warranty. Problems start to arise soon after warranty expires. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 lexus is 350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle dashboard and door panels were tacky. *smd the consumer stated, when he touched the dashboard and door panels, it felt like glue.
Dash board is shiny and sticky causing glare on windshield causing distraction to drive. Lexus had a recall on tsb for vehicles with 50k warranty back in 2011. Wear does not start showing till after 50k mark. Noticeable previously but it's getting more noticeable to the point where it's distraction visibility.
When I first received my is I noticed that my dash was somewhat sticky/tacky and overtime I began to shiny/sticky dash causes a safety issue with glare on the windshield while driving and a degraded dash can result in possible degradation to the passenger front air bag because the cracks from the dash could potentially set off the airbags prematurely.
Dashboard has become sticky and shiny in appearance. Brought to dealer for repair, was told it is not covered under any warranty. I voiced concern over airbag failures due to the stick dashboard. It is also not safe to drive in sunny conditions.
Door panels to interior gooey sticky and marked. Chunks and gouges from normal wear. Noticed months after purchased. Had to have dashboard replaced because of gauges dealership put on the car from repair of a faulty airbag. Have seen numerous complaints about interior. Poor quality interior from a luxury car.
Dashboard and door panels are melting, getting sticky and reflecting the light from the outside..
Dashboard starting to melt/crack and emit strong odor.
The dashboard and other interior panels seem to be melting away. Particularly the dash. It is real sticky in the heat and sun which causes a glaring in the windshield when driving. I believe this is a hazard. I have called lexus and they will not accept responsibility or acknowledge there is a problem even when others have complained, through research on the internet. Even with sunglasses on the glaring of the " liquid" look on the dash reflecting to the windshield is a hazard.
There is an sticky, melting and gloss areas on the dash due to poor quality materials that reflect a glare on the windshield while driving. I called lexus and the rep. Told that's my car and my problem, many other people are experiencing this issue and lexus USA not recalling this dash panels.
My 2006 lexus is 350 has a defective, melting dash panel that reflects a glare onto the windshield. This is a safety concern as it impairs my vision to see clearly while driving. Newer 2008-up models are made with different material & design and don't have this issue. When I called lexus customer service to complain of the melting dash to ask for a new dash panel they denied my request because I was out of warranty and would have to pay out of pocket. Lexus is ignoring owners with models manufactured before the newly redesigned dash & door panels. Lexus knows this is an ongoing issue as they have even released a tsib(l-sb-0144-11). Not only is the dash defective but the door panels get sticky and marks easily with barely a touch. I was afraid to touch the dash & door panels for the fear of accidentally damaging it. I even bought a sunshade cover to prevent the dash from getting hot, however whenever I took off the sunshade I inevitably scraped the soft, brittle dash. This is also a safety hazard as all of these accidental damages lowers the car value. This is becoming a widespread issue as it is very common on online forums like clublexus.com and myis.com. I actually got the idea to submit this inquiry from another 06-08 is 250 owner who went through the federal safety agency. I believe the dash panel is a safety hazard in that the shiny glare from the windshield makes it dangerous for me to drive endangering my life and others on the road. I also wish to have new door panels from the newly designed model's door panels as these nuisances can significantly depreciate the car's value.
Tl* the contact owns 2006 lexus is 350. The contact stated that the dashboard near the windshield and all of the door panels have melted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 75000.
Brand new lexus is 350 had heavy dash board rattling complaint on the first week! Vehicle was given to lexus and they held vehicle for few days and returned vehicle. Complaint recurred second time after a month and vehicle was again sent to lexus. Lexus held vehicle for over a week and gave back. Complaint occurred third time and vehicle is still at lexus service station. Heavy dash rattling noise distracts driver and diverts driver concentration. This could lead to serious road accidents ! This complaint has to be investigated to avoid future mishaps !!!
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