2008 Lexus RX350 electrical problems

Filed Sep 18, 2018 · Electrical · 151,500 miles · PA

Rear liftgate handle melting when car is operational. Hot to the touch. Have read this has happened to multiple lexus/toyota models.

Filed Jan 25, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 115,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. The contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate. The bulbs were replaced by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the head lamp assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the statute had expired to receive a manufacturer recall repair. The manufacturer provided no solution other than having the vehicle repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While starting the vehicle, the contact heard a grinding noise under the hood. The noise was only present for a few seconds, especially in cold weather. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the camshaft sensors were failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 05/09/17*lj consumer stated this is an issue with the cam gears. Possibly causing the engine to lock up. Updated 7/6/18*jb

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. When the contact disengaged the air condition compressor, the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air condition compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 08/05/16*lj

Filed Mar 5, 2016 · Electrical · MD

Significant amount of white granules emitting from evaporator core through air vents when heat/AC is on. Concern about health hazards to family from breathing particles.

Filed Feb 21, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 65,000 miles · AZ

Hatch handle for rear door melted. Rear interior module buckling.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · CA

The rear switch on the tailgate is melted. When you push on the button if feels sticky and comes off on your hands. To replace this part it cost 100.00 for the part and 200.00 to install. When I looked online so many people are having this issue. Something is wrong with the making of this part. It has failed.

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Electrical · CA

Melted rubber boot handle cover for the rear latch causing rear door automatic lift to stop functioning issue reported multiple times on http://www.clublexus.com/forums with incident of electrical issue involved.

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · GA

Rear latch melted, not due to temperatures in the city and state where I live but instead to a electrical component overheating. Lexus will not fix without a charge of over $200. This is clearly a defect

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · PA

Part# 84840g 8484021010 switch assembly, back door opener - rubber cover of switch housing deteriorates/depolymerizes leaving behind a hazardous goo and hindering operation of rear hatch release mechanism.