10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,096 miles

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2008 Lexus RX 350 Owner Comments

problem #14

Jun 012017

RX 350

  • miles

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

I have had to continuous issues with my vehicle since I became the owner of it. #1 the headlamp gets very foggy. Every 2-3 months I take it to the car wash, they pop it out and clean it. I get this done because the lamp looks very dim while I am driving it at night and it makes it difficult to see the road. This is a safety issue. The second issue is that the dashboard is heavily cracked to the point where my son is able to pick off pieces and tries to put it in his mouth. I am afraid of what toxic chemicals the cracked dashboard is exposing me and my child to. I called Lexus to get these repaired under the warranty enhancement program and they told me that both of these are now 1 year past the warranty. I have been the owner of this car since 2017 and I never got notice of either of these warranty enhancements. Before that my dad owned it and he also never received notice. I have filed a case # with Lexus [xxx]. they now tell me there is nothing they can do and I will have to pay out of pocket for issues that have been existing for the last 4-5 years! information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #13

Jun 052018

RX 350

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was cracking from the driver's side to the passenger side. The vehicle was taken to Lexus of wichita (1555 N greenwich rd, wichita, ks 67206, (316) 779-2606) where the contact was informed that the failure was cosmetic; therefore, it would not be repaired for free. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #12

Jan 122017

RX 350

  • miles
My dashboard has a serious cracking issue. It is also sticking and is melting caused by heat. I was never notified that there was a recall and replacement on the dashboard. Once I researched the dashboard issue online I contacted Lexus on June 01, 2017. The told me that since it was not a safety issue and it was only cosmetic issue that by law they did not have to notify me. I think this is very unfair.

- Dublin, OH, USA

problem #11

Apr 042018

RX 350 6-cyl

  • 89,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the rear passenger seat belt unbuckled without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. Updated 12/18/18

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #10

Dec 152015

RX 350

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX350. Two years ago, the contact noticed water on the floor of the vehicle as well as the front driver's and rear seats. The contact also noticed mold in the vehicle along with an odor. The vehicle was taken to Lexus of Edison at (732) 798-7948 (711 U.S. highway 1, Edison, NJ 08817) where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that the carpet needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to Lexus of Edison where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- East Brunswick, NJ, USA

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problem #9

Jun 012015

RX 350

  • 80,000 miles
Automatic rear door does not open in hotter weather. Vehicle is consistently garaged. Latch on rear door melts and black gooey tar rubs off on fingers and hands when opening door. Dealer said to replace this melted tar like door latch is $650. Automatic door does not open in heat. Lexus says there is no fix for this.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #8

Jan 012016

RX 350

  • 15,000 miles

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

The dashboard is cracking and getting sticky. While reading about some of the Lexus complaints I saw several complaining about the liftgate control on the back of the car melting. I checked and sure enough so is mine. I went to use it and my fingers went right through. Now it is totally useless. I will call Lexus but don't expect any assistance. My car is always garaged and only has about 15K miles.

- Hudson, FL, USA

problem #7

Jan 012016

RX 350

  • 65,000 miles
Hatch handle for rear door melted. Rear interior module buckling.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #6

Sep 212015

RX 350

  • 110,000 miles
Rubber on tailgate handle melted. I believe this is due to an electrical problem. I went online and found many other similar complaints. This may be a fire hazard. Now the tailgate goes up, and then automatically comes right down. The first time it happened the heavy tailgate hit me on the top of my head causing a great deal of pain and some bleeding. I have read that the same thing has happened to others. This is very dangerous. It does not always happen. It tends to happen when the weather is cooler out.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #5

Aug 262015

RX 350

  • 68,000 miles
I was driving on a road, my vehicle began to shake until eventually dropping to the road and dragging until I could gain control of it, by applying the brakes. I noticed out of my driver's side window across the road was my tire rolling at a rapid speed. I called 911 to receive assistance to stop the traffic and to help with my disabled vehicle. Officers assisted with helping myself, my mother and my two toddlers out of the vehicle and to retrieve my tire. The tire had fallen off of my vehicle, at the rim, leaving the bolts and the middle portion of the rim still attached to the vehicle, while the remaining majority of the rim was still attached to my tire rolling down the road. The vehicle was in proper working condition prior to this incident. I did not hit a pothole nor was I in an accident. My vehicle was towed to my residence, the following day after contacting Lexus and advising them of the incident, I was instructed by Lexus to have the vehicle towed to their property for an inspection. After the vehicle arrived to their property, they contacted me and stated that the the incident was not a manufacturers defect, that had it been a manufactures defect it would have happened within the first year the vehicle was manufactured. Lexus then informed myself that I needed to make a claim with my insurance company for damages that have been incurred. Prior to this incident this vehicle was in perfect working order. All previous services were performed by auto lenders and the most recent was June 23, 2015, when a routine oil and filter change occurred, as well as, the brake pads and rotors being replaced. The safety of ourselves and our children are a great concern going forward in this vehicle and we do not feel that the manufacturer is in fact concerned with our safety and well being and if this is an issue with other Lexus vehicles, it is a safety concern for all.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #4

Aug 092015

RX 350

  • miles

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

The rear boot opener is melted and dripping onto the bumper

- Cornelius, NC, USA

problem #3

Jun 122014

RX 350 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
Trunk hatch handle has melted completely, leaving black rubbery goo. Unable to open the back trunk due this issue.

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 192014

RX 350 6-cyl

  • 76,350 miles
The trunk hatch handle has melted, leaving black rubbery goo on fingers if opening using the handle. Residue is hard to wash off. Concerned that it melted due to electrical problem. I've read all complaints and have found numerous other owners experienced the same problem.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 062014

RX 350

  • 46,000 miles
My dash board cracked and this is a manufacter's issue. There are thousands w/ the same issue & Lexus does not want to be responsible. It cracks every where & melts because of the heat. Our cars are worth nothing w/ this issue. There are cracks where the air bag resides & this is a safety issue. Please help us!!!

- Miami, FL, USA

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