2008 Lexus RX350 acceleration problems

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 103,000 miles · CO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While reversing, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and crashed into three trees. The steering wheel became uncontrollable/inoperable and the brake pedal was applied, but traveled to the floorboard. The contact turned off the ignition to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries. The police department arrived, but a report was filed 3 days later. The air bags did not deploy. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and stated components were working properly and consumer made no attempt to stop or steer. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The failure mileage was 103,000. Vehicle also crashed into 1 car.*pm consumer's insurance company stated car was totaled. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Nov 4, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 45,000 miles · NV · crash

I had my foot on the brake pulling into a parking space when I felt a quick acceleration surging my car forward, locking my steering wheel causing me to plow onto a parked truck. I had to be towed to repair shop. Steering became difficult.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Acceleration · 69,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact crashed into another vehicle and then into a telephone pole. The contact sustained chest and knee injuries and the driver of the second vehicle sustained multiple fractures. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Acceleration · 69,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact also stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle and then crashed into a pole. A police report was filed. The contact was transported to a hospital for treatment of chest and legs injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 69,000...updated 12/03/13 *bf updated 12/06/2013

Filed Oct 19, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 82,000 miles · IL · crash

Upon entering a parking lot and turning slowly into a vacant spot the car accelerated really fast and wouldn't stop when brake pressed as the speed came to halt when crashing very hard into a brick wall. Both air bags on driver side deployed and were smoking really bad. The impact to my knees and face caused temporary numbness for which I couldn't feel my legs or move. The police & paramedics were called. The entire front end do my car was damaged. Recently purchased used in may 2013. It has been towed to repair shop for inspection upcoming monday. I suspect it will be totaled and judging by the numerous complaints similar in nature, this probably should have been addressed and recalled prior to being sold.

Filed Nov 18, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 71,000 miles · TN · crash

I was driving a lexus rx350 that we purchased used in 2011. I was pulling into a parking space in front of a local business. When I put my foot on the brake nothing happened and the vehicle sped up and ran into an office in the building where a lady was sitting at a desk. My car came to rest against her desk. I lost consciousness for a moment due to fright I think. Therefore, an ambulance was called and I was taken to a local hospital where I had to have numerous xrays. Thank goodness I had only some stiffness in my neck and some soreness....the same for the lady in the office. I could have killed her or anyone in the vicinity of the office. My car was totaled by the insurance company. This was one of the most frightening experiences I have ever had.

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Acceleration · 355 miles · IA

When I set the cruise control while driving the display on the dash indicating mpg, current mpg, average speed, etc. Goes bland. The dealer said he cannot fix this problem as there appears to be a "bug" in the electronics.

Filed Oct 26, 2010 · Acceleration · 39,200 miles · VA

Rx350 lexus, I experienced a sudden surge in rpms while traveling downhill. Rpms surged 1000 in seconds and dropped back down. Has happened twice in past 4 weeks. Scary, please look into this people all over internet are reporting same problem. Lexus service could not replicate and said nothing is wrong!

Filed Apr 5, 2010 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. Upon placing the vehicle in reverse, it immediately bolted in reverse out of the driveway. At speeds of 40-45 MPH. The brakes were applied, but with no effect. In an attempt to shift to shift into neutral , the vehicle was shifted into drive and the vehicle began to involuntarily accelerate leaving the driver no choice, but to crash into a tree. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The consumer sustained injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. Updated 11/16/10

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · 24,980 miles · NY · crash

Tl*the contact owns 2008 lexus rs350. While driving approximately 3 MPH into his driveway the vehicle surged forward. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle. The contact depressed the brakes to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into a wall. The entire front end of the vehicle was damaged. The air bag did not deploy. The police was not called to the scene. The contact towed the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that estimated repair cost was $12,000. The inspector informed him that they were unable to offer him any assistance. The vehicle was at an authorized dealer to be repaired when the complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 24980 and the current mileage was 25000.