Inside rear view mirror is discolored and is difficult to see from. The mirror has not been damaged or subjected to extreme conditions. The vehicle has been garaged 80% of the time. This is not normal wear and tear, as I have had vehicles older than this one and have not experienced deterioration of the mirror. The problem started in 2010 and is getting worse. I can barely see out of the mirror. The "fix" is to replace the mirror at a cost of nearly $1300.00. It appears as this is a common complaint for owners of this vehicle.
2006 Lexus IS visibility complaints
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My 2006 is 250 71,000 miles has black spots and discolorations on my rear view mirror. It is almost as if someone sprayed it with something that didn't come off, or peeled a sticker off, definitely it isn't clear and won't clean.part 571 subpart b - federal motor vehicle safety standards 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.
My dashboard is melting at an extremely fast pace. I can barely see if the sun is shining in my car the right way, dash and side panels are melting, called lexus they won't do anything about it.
Rear view mirror has black spots forming. It is obstructing the view from the rear view mirror thus creating a potential safety hazard. Black spots are forming inside the mirror and not on the surface.
Back in sept 2014, I notice a brown stripe in the rear view mirror, but I tough it was dirty, then after a few months it got worse, and now is very difficult to see, I think it should be an investigation of this problem and a recall because there are many owners of this model with that problem. There is no reason for a mirror to turn brown like that unless is like 50 yrs old.
My rear view mirror is discolored and has black spots on it. It's a safety issue and it's difficult to see. I've told the dealer several times and they said it would cost over 800 to replace the part. I see many lexus owners have the same issue and I believe its a default in the part. I don't think I should pay 800 to have it replaced.
The dashboard of my 2006 lexus is250 is slowly melting and becoming sticky. Unfortunately as it has, deteriorated the dashboard really reflects the light, so much so that it becomes blinding at times. I have not treated my dash with any chemicals or cleaners this is a known problem among lexus owners, it just at times becomes very worrisome since the glare from the dash onto my windshield becomes blinding at times if the light hits it right.
I have a melting dashboard. The dashboard has been turning soft, gooey, and shiny over the years. If I reach for something on the dashboard a piece of the dashboard comes off with the slightest touch of my hand. The shine is extremely dangerous in that it obstructs and distracts the view of the driver. A recall should be alerted to resolve this issue. I've contacted lexus about this issue several times and I get no help from regarding the dashboard.
The dashboard is melting and is so shiny when the sun or light hits the windshield it blinds you very very dangerous something must be done no one else should have to die before you guys force toyota/ lexus to recall and fix this problem !!!!!!
The dashboard on my lexus is250 has started to literally melt. It is very sticky to the touch and very shiny. The shininess causes a very serious glare on my front windshield which can blind the driver.
Rear view mirror on my 2006 lexus is350 has horrible visibility. It is not damaged on the surface. The surface is smooth and clean, however there are multiple spots where visibility is not available.
Sun causes shiny dash which results in a safety issue with resulting excessive glare on the windshield. Cracks and splitting in dash may result in possible degradation to the passenger front air bag because the cracks and splits in dash could potentially cause the airbags to deploy.
My navigation system screen stopped working while 1000 miles away from home. The biggest problem with the screen going out was the fact that all of the heating and air conditioning controls are ran through that same unit. Without being able to adjust my temperature in the vehicle I am not able to defrost the windshield in times when it may fog up.
The entire dashboard and top section of the front door panels in my 2006 lexus is250 are basically melting. The consistency has deteriorated so drastically that the dash is shiny, sticky and covered in small nicks and scratches. The dash is so soft even the slightest touch leaves a permanent scar! Efforts to clean or treat the dash/door panels are useless - anything I use just sticks. My clothes have been ruined by black sticky residue from simply coming in contact with the door panels. The sheen from the melting dash reflects directly onto the windshield at such an angle that it's difficult to see in some lighting. This is obviously a manufacturing error lexus refuses to correct. Any help is greatly appreciated.
After spending lots of money on lexus I didn't expect for it to be melting. The whole dashboard and side panels are turning sticky and melting. When I touch it my fingers turn black and sticky. Its also hard to see when the sun shines directly on the car because the dash reflects the sun from the windshield.
Dash started to melt in the sun. Dash became brittle and sticky and glared in the sun. Lexus replaced the dash as a good will gesture. Now my door panels are doing the same. They issued a technical issue on this. But still won't replace as no recall has been issued yet. I can pay the 2000.00 and if a recall is done they will reimburse me. Known issue on 06-08 lexus, toyota and mazdas. Tsib#. L-sb-0144-11. Http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-second-generation/238283d1330672124-melting-dash-and-doors-tsib-l-sb-0144-11.pdf. Thank you.
Bought a certified pre-owned 2006 lexus is250 from hawaii dealer, noticed there was a massively blinding glare from the dashboard when driving during the morning and evening hours. Upon further inspection the dashboard and various other interior trim pieces felt soft/sticky and would easily scratch and gouge. This has been a known problem among owners of 2006-2013 lexus is sedans.
The rear view mirror has become blackened with spots over time, visibility is reduced.
Inside rear view mirror has become discolored and unable to see clearly from. Known issue by manufacture but only replaced under warranty. All regulations part 571 subpart b - federal motor vehicle safety standards 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.
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