While driving on the highway there was a startlingly loud noise from the back, upper left part of the car. After reaching our destination we realized the top molding on the quarter rear driver-side window had ripped off the car while driving at normal highway speeds. This appears to be a common design flaw, based on lexus chats. This should be a manufacturer covered defect even if the vehicle is no longer under warranty. This could be a serious danger if those hit someone or something.
2005 Lexus RX330 body complaints
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Dash has hairline cracks near front passenger airbag and around ignition and gauges. I have had my dash covered for the past 5 years and also vehicle kept under a carport. Many forums have customers complaining of the same issue. Lexus refuses to do anything about it. I'm concerned if my vehicle was involved in an accident and the passenger airbag deployed the flying debris from dash could possibly put someone's eye out or cause facial injury. Hopefully, this will be investigated and lexus will have to issue a recall to replace the dash due to the faulty material used to make the dash.
Besides melting/shining/sticky dashboard the whole board is cracked straight from the passenger door to the drivers door. In 2010 when I had it in for service to jm lexus (margate) I asked about getting it fixed or replaced as I was worried it fall down from where the crack is. The gentlemen's answer was that the car is 6 years old. I explained I have another car that is older without the issues. The repair would be my expense. I now have a car that has reduced resale or trade in value that cost a lot of money.
A crack above the glove box started to appear. If the crack continues, it could cause problems to the electrical system and cause a wreck or life. I bought the lexus new and paid around $38,000. I love the car, as it looks brand new, except for the dash board. The back seat has hardly been sat in.
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.
My vehicle has always been parked in a garage, and I have always used a shield in the front window when it is parked outside regardless of weather. I am fanatical about cleaning and used only cleaners, conditioners, etc that lexus had recommended (basically I only buy what lexus sells to care for my SUV). In early 2011, my daughter noticed a very large crack in the dash right above the glove compartment. (we were getting into the vehicle not moving, etc). Later that afternoon we got back into the vehicle and not only were there more cracks, but huge chunks have fallen off and literally the pieces that fell off just disintegrated when picked up. This is unacceptable as toyota has addressed this issue, albeit ona case by case basis, but I have seen thousands of forums & posts of others having the exact same issue no matter location, mileage or care or condition of vehicle. Lexus should stand by their previous reputation for being a luxury vehicle and not compromising on the integrity of their product and replace or fix or reimburse those that are affected! I am a single mom with three kids and I cannot afford to pay out over $3000 to repair something that is clearly a manufacturer defect nor should the thousands of others dealing with this preposterous situation we are faced with. Lexus needs to step up to the plate and take care of this!!
The dashboard has been melting and cracking since june 2009. It has continued to deteriorate through the years to the point that its falling apart.
The dashboard of my vehicle has been melting away and cracking. The leather has completely come off in some areas and the entire dashboard has cracks. I contacted lexus about this issue because it is obviously a manufactures defect. Lexus has been unresponsive in trying to repair my vehicle stating I am out of warranty. Please help!
In 2009 my dashboard started cracking and peeling. I took it to lexus of the palm beaches, where I bought it from and they refuse to repair it. They told me that I would have to pay 2000. For the replacement dashboard. I called the corp. Officer and complained and received a letter stating that they would give me 25% off for the replacement dashboard. That was unacceptable because their product has a defect. I still own this vehicle and the dashboard is totally ripped up. I am afraid that the airbag is going to blow out and cause me or my children injury. As of now lexus of the palm beaches still refuse to repair the dashboard! I am seeking the attorney who has now filed a law suit.
Dashboard and side door inside panels are melting and chipping off. Sometimes becomes extremely sticky and hot. There is a glare at times when driving during heat of day.
2005 rx330 dashboard started cracking over the passenger side air bag and air vent on passenger side...called dealer and didn't get anywhere. Began looking up information on google on how to repair dashboards and found many complaints listed and that the dashboards were obviously defective, but lexus not correcting the problems. Confronted dealer who sold the car and he then admitted that it is a known problem..I could either replace the dash for around $2000 or try to patch/repair it. Called and some repair shops would not repair my dash because the damage was right where the airbag is on the passenger side and they wouldn't touch it. How can a luxury car manufacturer get away with defective dashboards? If the dashboard cracks more severely, will the airbag deploy? One repair company said that they have seen these dashboards crack so bad that they look like a spider web over the whole dash. Is this safe to continue driving like this?
My dashboard began to show signs of cracking about a year ago. It started to crack around the radio/audio components and spread quickly like a spider web. Lexus agreed to replace the dashboard at no charge, but not the labor costs. While replacing it, they advised me that the power steering rack and pinion had severe fluid leakage on right side, boot deteriorated. The cost of this repair was $1,856.00. There was also an issue with the left front cv axle inboard joint boot, an additional $412.00. In reading all the complaints on this website and on the internet, it appears that the dashboard and the rack and pinion are a common problems that lexus is aware of. A service representative also told me that the rx 350 has a significant problem with the rack and pinion, but lexus is not willing to do anything about it. I am hoping that this brings light to these issues and something is done about this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx330. The contact stated that the dashboard melted on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The dashboard became extremely sticky and the plastic traveled toward the passenger side air bag. The manufacturer was notified ofthe failure and was able to assist the contact. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus rx-330. The contact was entering the vehicle and noticed that the dashboard began to crack and disintegrate. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with hydrolysis. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure progressed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 84000.
We are experiencing severe cracking and softening of the dashboard material. This has happened even though we have garaged the vehicle since purchasing. We also have a 2005 toyota camry which has no dashboard issues and it has been left outside consistently since purchased new in 2005. We feel that the cracking and softening of the dashboard presents a chemical health risk.
My 6 year old lexus window molding flew off on both quarter size back windows in the last month. This is a hazard as it went flying off in the highway, one day and not even a month later, the other one flew off and almost hit a pedestrian. They said I will need to replace the entire window for the molding. This sounds like the window could possibly fly off as well if the molding isn't something you can just clip back on. There are several websites of this complaint, but lexus is not willing to do anything. I have a message from lexus headquarters stating since out of warranty they will not replace. I feel this is very dangerous and cheap of lexus. Below are the websites of complaints on this matter: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/478653-rear-quarter-window-exterior-molding-fell-off-rx330.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-second-generation/478653-rear-quarter-window-exterior-molding-fell-off-rx330-9.html http://boardreader.com/thread/rear_quarter_window_exterior_molding_fel_qkffxa9bx.html http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64391 [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2005 lexus rx330 while I am driving on freeway a driver rear quarter window's molding felt out off. I contacted lexus headquarter rise an issue, I do reseach online forums to find down alot of same problems. I talked to lexus headquarter personnel I think its a manufacture defective, but they denied that. Since my car out of warranty lexus just pay half of replacement cost. I think it unfair should be replaced by lexus corp cost.
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.
My 2005 lexus rx330 dashboard has ripped open in several places. One is directly over my passenger side airbag! I bought this vehicle brand new and it has only 60,000 miles. It has been kept in a garage most of the time. This is a defect that has happen to other owners. Lexus should recall these dash boards and replace them. I have been told that it will cost me $1400. Dollars to replace it because it cannot be repaired due to the location over the airbag.
Certified lexus rx 330 developed two separate dash noises within one week after purchase. One of these noise is coming from below the center of the front defrost vent and sounds like a piece of plastic is popping in and out of place. This only occurs when its really cold (below 20 degrees). The other noise is constant and occurs whenever going over a bump. It's coming from the passenger side of the dash by the speaker cover. It sounds like a piece of plastic "clicking" together and is very annoying. The dealer says that the certified warranty does not cover "interior noises". A certified lexus should not have rattles and noises.
Exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehicle's cabin if the rear hatch is slightly open , hauling long object, because the rear air deflector is improper design to create a down draft when vehicle is moving.
2005 lexus rx 300 design flaw with the grill in the condenser.*mr the mecahnic determined that a very minute piece of a stone chip made a hold in the grill in front of the condenser, which caused the freon to drain out. The consumer believed the grill was too delicated
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