Dashboard started cracking about one year after warranty. It started as a small hairline crack. Its now everywhere. The air bags are in danger of popping out. Here is a forum that explains this and shows pictures. Its a major safety issue in most lexus vehicles http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-first-generation/603916-my-dashboard-is-cracking-9.html.
2005 Lexus RX330 airbags complaints
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Vehicle rearended a stationary vehicle in excess of 30 MPH. Neither airbag deployed. San ramon pd report #[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I struck a car head on going about 30 miles per hour. Air bag did not deploy. I was wearing my shoulder lap belt. I was the driver.
Various hairline cracks have randomly appeared on the dashboard. They range in size from 1" to 6". One crack has appeared along the area that covers the passenger airbag. This could potentially cause the airbag to malfunction or not work as intended, which could be fatal in an accident. The dashboard issue has been discussed on various online lexus forums.
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