My 2013 lexus awd rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its GPS navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, GPS navigation system, and radio to no longer work.
Lexus RX350 headlights problems
27 of the 838 owner complaints about the Lexus RX350 describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2008 model year.
- owner complaints
- 27
- worst model year
- 2008
- typical mileage
- 50,300
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
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Often reported together
Tire blowout 3Water leak 2Won't start 1Warning lights 1Pulling 1Key fob 1Door locks 1Airbag light 1
What owners say
My 2013 lexus awd rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its GPS navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, GPS navigation system, and radio to no longer work.
Auto bright head light system deactivates/reactivates indiscriminately, most frequently a few minutes after departing in the morning (still dark). Lack of proper bright light control while driving at night greatly reduces visibility making this a safety issue. I have provided video evidence to lexus dealer demonstrating the problem who consulted with corporate lexus; lexus claims that they found my vehicle to be within lexus specifications and has refused to further investigate nor repair. Information posted on the internet by numerous lexus rx-350 owners reported the same problem - one suggesting that proper cleaning of the camera lens fixed the problem; I provided the evidence to lexus and lexus refused to attempt this solution. Following is lexus guest experience center response; dear mr.: thank you for contacting the lexus guest experience center. The entire lexus organization is dedicated to providing lexus customers with superior service. In circumstances that require our attention, we are interested in assisting in the resolution process. As you requested, we are responding in writing. Your 2016 rx 350, vehicle identification number xx, was inspected by lexus of xx, and found to be within lexus specifications. We apologize the vehicle has not met your expectations. Please be assured that lexus has documented your dissatisfaction for product improvement consideration. Sincerely, xx case manager, eastern area lexus guest experience center this is my third lexus and may be my last!
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 lexus rx350. The contact stated that the headlights projected approximately 75 feet ahead of the vehicle, which made it difficult for the driver to see anything close up. The vehicle was taken to newport lexus (949‑482‑6122, located at 3901 macarthur blvd, newport beach, ca 92660) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer sent a representative to inspect the vehicle who stated that the matter would be researched. The contact was not called back. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Headlights fill with water
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While driving 65 MPH, the headlights failed and impaired the driver's vision. The headlight warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lexus of cherry hill (1230 route 73 south, mount laurel, nj 08054, (856) 393-4583) where the failure was diagnosed, but the contact was unaware of the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 117,000.
My 2013 lexus awd rx 350 has a faulty wire harness which has shorted out its GPS navigation system, radio, and media center. I replaced the headlamp on the passengers side and the blast, but the 15 amp fuse continues to blow out. Therefore, the faulty wire harness has caused my headlights, GPS navigation system, and radio to no longer work.
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.
Electrical causes headlight to not work (on driver side), and then door lock would not work on driver side and had to use key fob . Then all windows rolled down and cannot roll them back up definitely not safe with windows down when out of town.
Dashboard has developed numerous cracks, headlight covers are fogged up.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Lexus RX350 headlights
Which Lexus RX350 years have headlights failing or too dim problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2008 (9 complaints), 2007 (8 complaints) and 2010 (3 complaints).
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