10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,387 miles

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2008 Lexus IS F Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #21

Aug 222022

IS F

  • miles

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

- The door panel and dashboard is melting under normal to warm weather conditions. Yes. - The rubber is degrading and coming off in pieces. I am concerned that inhalation or contact with this rubber material is a chemical hazard and/or carcinogenic. Also, the shiny sticky dash impedes my driving visibility with a constant glare. - Yes, Lexus offered a limited recall for 2-3 years only. I was never informed of the issue despite going to a Lexus dealership for another safety recall in 2017. - It has been inspected by Toyota but not Lexus. - The rubber began to noticeably degrade in 2019, however, it-€™s likely it began earlier. It has progressively worsened over time. The recall expired in 2018. I informed Lexus, who greedily stated that they could not help me despite them knowingly installing faulty, failing parts in the car, which may be carcinogenic, and as well as, negatively diminishes my visibility with a reflective glare. Plastic and rubber should not melt at normal temperatures and I have never encountered this issue with any car I-€™ve ever owned.

- Roswell, NM, USA

problem #20

May 012019

IS F

  • miles
Dashboard and door panels are melting to the point that (short) nails get stuck every time we drive. Car is parked under a roof and it-€™s still melting. Poor visibility due to shine.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #19

Jan 132022

IS F

  • miles
front dashboard is sticky, cracked, and peeling off as well as the front and back door panels.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

problem #18

Oct 312019

IS F

  • miles

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

The dash is melting and is extremely sticky. On sunny days, the sunlight reflects off of the dash and onto the windshield obstructing the driver's view. In addition, anything that gets on the dash sticks and cannot be removed. This debris also reflects on the windshield causing issues with visibility. I have contacted Lexus directly and have been told they will not repair or replace the dash because this was only a TSB and my car is now beyond the term for the TSB. This is something that should be a recall because it prevents the driver from being able to see what is happening in front of the vehicle and could cause an accident.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #17

Feb 252021

IS F

  • miles
Extremely terrible material used on the dash and door panels. Sticky black material sticking to my children and their clothes.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

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problem #16

Mar 102021

IS F

  • 102,120 miles
My issue pertains to the sticky dash and the same materials used on parts of the door near the handles. When the temperature gets over 80 degrees the material starts to melt and becomes extreme hot and sticky. When I tried to grab papers I left on the dash I had to tear them off and it left a sticky substance. It also can become extremely hot and when I hit any part of the dash when heated it burns and sticks to me. I attempted to contact Lexus and they declined my claim because it Is not a 'safety issue to them or the NHTSA'

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #15

Oct 202017

IS F

  • miles

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

Door panels melting

- Montrose, GA, USA

problem #14

Dec 012019

IS F

  • miles
Dashboard melting and sticky. Dashboard leaves glare when parked or driving during day/hot weather. Contacted dealer, dealer said cant do anything for me. Melting sticky dashboard creates odor.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #13

May 182019

IS F 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
The dashboard melting when the vehicle was in motion and stationary. Melting dashboard creates a glare in the windshield and makes it impossible to see when driving during the day. Additionally, toxic fumes from melting dashboard make it difficult to breathe when driving.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #12

Jul 132019

IS F

  • miles
Constant engine repairs out of pocket within a short period of time. I have more receipts other than the ones shown

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

problem #11

Dec 172019

IS F

  • miles

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

Dash. And door panels. Melting

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #10

Nov 072019

IS F

  • 156,000 miles
Sunroof glass exploded for no reason, sending glass particles inside the car while transporting my infant daughter and driving. It Is a miracle nobody got hurt. There Is documented cases of sunroof glass exploding on Lexus cars class action lawsuits. My car has been at the dealer by request of Lexus usa representative scott murphy since last Friday 11/15 and still no resolution. The safety of vehicle owners should not be bargaining chip. These explosion can cause serious damage to vehicle operator and occupants.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #9

May 032019

IS F

  • 5 miles
Can't see out of rear view mirror this is a safety issue almost backed up into something in the city and almost hit a car on highway changing lanes because mirror is cloudy.

- Roseburg, OR, USA

problem #8

May 302018

IS F

  • 73,000 miles
Sticky dashboard and panels even with very minimal driving in the heat, car always parked in covered garage at work and garaged at home, low mileage car rearview mirror coating coming off random engine misfires even after performing carbon tsb

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 122017

IS F

  • miles
I have recently purchased a preowned 2008 Lexus isf with the sticky dash board issue and also the door panels are decaying away. Lexus will not replace my items that are damage due to their poor mixture of the material used to make their dash and panels. Preowned purchased should be cover if the car meet the defective issue.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

problem #6

Apr 012013

IS F

  • 65,000 miles
Dashboard melting, sun reflects on dashboard and reflects on windshield causing very poor visibility, called Lexus and they said they would supply me with replacement but that was 3 years ago I call every 6 months with the same response, even offered to pay but they claim they don't have supply

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #5

Sep 162016

IS F

  • miles
Defective dashboard: I have a 2005 Lexus rx 330 and the dashboard has fallen apart. It looks like shattered tempered glass and Is soft and sticky. Parts of the dashboard have fallen off. I spoke with the local dealer and they had no idea when parts would be available.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #4

May 012015

IS F

  • miles
The dashboard on my Lexus IS350 Is melting. The dashboard Is now shiny and sticky.

- Desallemands, LA, USA

problem #3

Feb 182015

IS F

  • 70,000 miles
My son came home from college and said his dashboard was "sticky" and that it Is becoming a nuisance for him to drive. We tried to clean it, but it cannot be cleaned. The dash Is covered with various debris that collects and sticks to it. I then went online to see if anyone had similar problems. I found that Toyota has issued a wep, but it doesn't cover the month that my son's car was manufactured (it does cover the year it was manufactured).

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #2

May 042015

IS F

  • miles
Dashboard Is melting, causing a shinny intense glare on windshield causes poor visibility on sunny days....

- Hialeah , FL, USA

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