10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,934 miles

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2006 Lexus IS 350 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #33

Mar 312022

IS 350

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My dashboard is melting due to a manufacturing defect. The glare from my dashboard makes driving difficult as the glare can blind you. The chemical smell from the melting is horrible. I have placed a dash cover on which has helped but if I am in an accident this dash cover will impede the correct deployment of my airbag on the passenger side. Also the inside door panels are melting and are becoming a "putty" like substance. Everything sticks to it. Including my clothes. While driving I have had to jerk my arm from the rest on the door trim to remove it. This can cause my vehicle to possibly swerve off the road or into oncoming traffic. Warranty Enhancement Program -€" ZLD and CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZLZ were the remedies for this issue. But these have expired. The Manufacturer will not honor this or consider this a safety / hazardous issue and correct it now. This is a safety issue and needs to be addressed.

- Salem, VA, USA

problem #32

Jan 012018

IS 350

  • miles
Speckled/scratched rear view mirror. Visibility on the rear view mirror Is becoming difficult due to scratches and spots that just came by itself as time has passed. This issue Is becoming a serious safety issue.

- Toa Alta, PR, USA

problem #31

Dec 122018

IS 350

  • 140,000 miles
Rear view mirror has degraded and Is a common problem. Has black spots and lines that render it unusable and prevent the driver from being able to see behind them via utilization of the mirror leading to accidents.

- Noblesville, IN, USA

problem #30

Nov 172017

IS 350

  • 148,108 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Lack of visibility due to the amount of vibration of the rear view mirror while car is moving, even worse when the radio is on.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #29

Sep 032015

IS 350

  • 100,000 miles
Melted dashboard and door panels - 2006 Lexus IS350 - under heat and humidity, the dashboard on certain Lexus models melt which gives off a glare to the driver and passenger which makes it difficult to see the road during the day without sunglasses. This Is a hazard because I can not see the car in front of me when it brakes unless I wear sunglasses. Lexus has given a complimentary satisfaction repair but with a deadline to be on a waiting list. This should not be a "complimentary" repair, this should be a mandatory replacement for the hazard it can cause the driver and the drivers on the road. I have reported this to Lexus head quarters and they denied my request for repair due to not being on the list by end of May 2017. When in motion, this car should not be operated by anyone with visibility issues.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #28

Mar 012017

IS 350

  • 48,000 miles
Inside rear view mirror Is discolored and Is difficult to see from. The mirror has not been damaged or subjected to extreme conditions. The vehicle has been garaged 80% of the time. This Is not normal wear and tear, as I have had vehicles older than this one and have not experienced deterioration of the mirror. The problem started in 2010 and Is getting worse. I can barely see out of the mirror. The "fix" Is to replace the mirror at a cost of nearly $1300. It appears as this Is a common complaint for owners of this vehicle.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #27

Mar 082015

IS 350

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2006 Is 250 71,000 miles has black spots and discolorations on my rear view mirror. It Is almost as if someone sprayed it with something that didn't come off, or peeled a sticker off, definitely it isn't clear and won't clean.part 571 < 571.110571.112 > subpart B - Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 571.111 standard no. 111; rearview mirrors. S1. scope. This standard specifies requirements for the performance and location of rearview mirrors. S2. purpose. The purpose of this standard Is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries that occur when the driver of a motor vehicle does not have a clear and reasonably unobstructed view to the rear.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #26

May 012016

IS 350

  • 13,000 miles
My dashboard Is melting at an extremely fast pace. I can barely see if the sun Is shining in my car the right way, dash and side panels are melting, called Lexus they won't do anything about it.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #25

Jan 012016

IS 350

  • miles
Large scale desilvering of the rear view mirror has lead to the appearance of black spots and loss of reflectivity. The significant loss of reflectivity has resulted in difficulty seeing objects in the rear view mirror and dangerous driving conditions, especially during lane change maneuvers. This has been a long-standing issue with an unknown start date (prior to the date given below). Additional research conducted by reviewing other NHTSA complaints for this model, and by searching other internet sites indicates that this is not an isolated issue, e.g. <www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-3rd-gen-2006-2011/556707-rearview-mirror-question.html>.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #24

Apr 192016

IS 350

  • 50,000 miles
Rear view mirror has black spots forming. It Is obstructing the view from the rear view mirror thus creating a potential safety hazard. Black spots are forming inside the mirror and not on the surface.

- Kahului, HI, USA

problem #23

Jan 012016

IS 350

  • 35,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear view mirror has become discolored and non-uniform making it difficult to use reliably and it causes one to look too long to discern if cars are near, thus taking one's eyes off the road ahead.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #22

Sep 272014

IS 350

  • miles
Back in Sept 2014, I notice a brown stripe in the rear view mirror, but I tough it was dirty, then after a few months it got worse, and now Is very difficult to see, I think it should be an investigation of this problem and a recall because there are many owners of this model with that problem. There Is no reason for a mirror to turn brown like that unless Is like 50 yrs old.

- Cooper City, FL, USA

problem #21

Jul 042013

IS 350

  • miles
Dash (and pieces on doors made from same material) melt/crack/produce glare on windshield/windows during hot/sunny weather. Heat has severely degraded material quality; dash and door pieces easily dented/scratched/chipped.

- Va, VA, USA

problem #20

Jul 042013

IS 350

  • miles
Rearview mirror's reflective surface wearing off and turning black. Becoming increasingly difficult to see/use.

- Va, VA, USA

problem #19

Jan 012013

IS 350 6-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
My rear view mirror Is discolored and has black spots on it. It's a safety issue and it's difficult to see. I've told the dealer several times and they said it would cost over 800 to replace the part. I see many Lexus owners have the same issue and I believe its a default in the part. I don't think I should pay 800 to have it replaced.

- Miami Beach, FL, USA

problem #18

Nov 032014

IS 350

  • 130,000 miles
The dashboard of my 2006 Lexus IS250 Is slowly melting and becoming sticky. Unfortunately as it has, deteriorated the dashboard really reflects the light, so much so that it becomes blinding at times. I have not treated my dash with any chemicals or cleaners this Is a known problem among Lexus owners, it just at times becomes very worrisome since the glare from the dash onto my windshield becomes blinding at times if the light hits it right.

- Ewing, NJ, USA

problem #17

Dec 122012

IS 350 6-cyl

  • miles
Dash has become very glossy and sticky causing a very bright glare on the windshield which is severely affecting visibility.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #16

Mar 212014

IS 350

  • 88,000 miles
The dashboard of the car is extremely sticky/shiny along with the tops of the door panels near the windows. When the sun is overhead shining down onto the dashboard in its melted shiny state it reflects a glare onto the inside of the windshield making it extremely difficult to see out of the car. Also I'm concerned about the function of the passenger side airbag with it being under this dash that has melted. Also if the dash is touched to add or remove a sunshield when parked it easily comes apart onto fingers/hands/clothes and leaves a sticky black residue. The residue makes it difficult to allow the steering wheel to slide through the hands while turning as it catches/releases easily. The car has been well taken care of and has been a southern California car for its entire life. Previous owner bought it in Colorado but lived in southern California. It was garage kept by them and is garage kept by us, the second owners. No protectants of any kind have ever been applied to the dash that may alter the composition of it. Only dusted off or wiped with a damp cloth when required. I've seen several other is vehicles with the same exact problem, many worse than mine. Dealer offered to fix for $3000 quoted price over the phone for labor/materials.

- Moorpark, CA, USA

problem #15

Oct 012010

IS 350 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
I have had this dashboard problem with my car after the first year it was purchased from carmax. I saw a post online to where I can make a complaint about this and hopefully get it repaired. My dashboard has gotten to the point to where if I do not have sunglasses on, I can not see out of my windshield because of the glare that shines off of my dashboard. I can not clean it or wipe it off because it is so sticky. I find this very frustrating and very dangerous because I can not see the road during the day because the sun reflects so heavily off of this glue like substances that my dashboard has turned into. I am currently a student at a university and I was forced to buy a parking pass in a garage(which is twice the price of a regular parking pass) in order to not let my dashboard melt anymore than it already has. I am hoping that you guys can somehow push to make to make Toyota/Lexus fix this problem.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #14

May 192014

IS 350 6-cyl

  • 94,014 miles
The camshaft timing gear was replaced by jim fault Lexus was driving vehicle home and all the dash lit up and engine had no oil. Car hasn't run the same since then without oil needing to be replace 3.5 liters of oil every 300-500 miles so I'm really afraid to go anywhere in my vehicle. Need help! the consumer stated she started having problems with the engine after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer. There was a noise coming from the engine when it was cold and the check engine light illuminated several times, as well as the low oil light. The dealer informed the consumer, the piston rings were worn, but there were no oil leaks. Updated 12/03/14

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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