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.
2006 Lexus IS 350 visibility complaints
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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!
Black spots on the interior rear view mirror.
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.
The rearview mirror has become splotchy and unable to see out of. Lexus says because it is no longer under warranty they wont cover it. Because of 571.111 standard no. 111; rearview mirrors. S1. Scope. This standard specifies requirements for the performance and location of rearview mirrors. S2. Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries that occur when the driver of a motor vehicle does not have a clear and reasonably unobstructed view to the rear. I feel lexus should recall and fix it.
Rear view mirror inside vehicle is becoming difficult to see out of, especially at night! According to lexus forms and dealerships, the mirror is flaking from the inside and if out of warranty will cost over $1000 to repair. I do understand normal wear and tear on a vehicle, however, this is clearly a poorly made part and many other individuals have had this exact same issue. I feel it is a the dealers cost for the part and replacement when it is a safety issue of the car, regardless if the vehicle is out of warranty. I do not have expendable money to fix such a hazardous issue on such a "luxury vehicle," that I paid so much for. I believe the dealership should take responsibility for the faulty part and replace at little to no charge!
Rear view mirror vibration due to open sunroof or radio at 1/5th volume. Dealer can not fix due to engineering design flaw. Repeated attempts to get this remedied have failed.
Rear view mirror vibrates so badly on slightly rough roads, with sunroof and windows open and with manufacturer stereo loud that driver cannot see out of the back of the car. Everything is distorted. This represents a significant safety issue for the driver. Based on information gleaned from popular online forums, this appears to be a design issue associated with the 2006-7 lexus is25/350 lines. 2006 lexus is350 w/sport package.
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