general problems of the 2007 Lexus ES - part 1

Car suddenly accelerated while entering the home garage at a very low speed causing damage to house and car.

Both headlights turn off randomly and sometimes at the same time. Sometimes the brightness lowers. I have had both ballasts and bulbs changed and the problem persists. In my research, it appears that many 2007 Lexus Es 350 owners have had and still have this very dangerous problem. This problem has been ongoing for well over a year. The reason is unknown by me.

My dashboard is turning into a liquid. Florida heat has effected this vehical since purchase. Currently my visability is through windshield is serverly affected. Since a large portion of the dash is liquid under a black dashboard it is reflecting onto my windshield serverly limiting my viewing the road and traffic. This is a known problem needing an immediate solution. Thank you for any immediate action you take on this matter.

I was driving and my car speed start going down and I saw engine and battery light came on so I pulled over and turned off the car and try to turn it back on but it's not turning on.

Lexus issued a tech bulletin in 2011 stating that there was a safety issue with the dashboards melting and the glare from the sun was blinding drivers. Told dealers to replace them when asked. Extended the campaign thru 5/2017, but did not inform customers. Campaign expired with a lot of defective and dangerous dashboards still out there. The smell is also making people sick. Lexus will not replace my dashboard.

My dashboard is so shinny I have to get off the interstate if the sun is facing me. My local atlanta dealership informed me about my passenger side air bad recall . . . . . . But did not inform me about the dash recall. I felt betrayed and called Lexus corporate with no results. Why is not a system on placer to notify owners when a recall is issued by corporate instead of the local dealership? my local dealership is hennessy Lexus of atlanta.

Two years ago I noticed my dashboard getting sticky , and now it's getting worse and worse,because when the sun or shine I can see with the gler. .

2007 Lexus Es350 dashboard melting produces chemical fumes and shiny sticky dasboard reflecting sunlight and night headlights blinding driver visibility. Fumes causing health issue in all car passenger breathing. Issues.

The dash is melting and is super sticky and shiny.

I bought a Lexus Es 350 2007 on October 11th 2019 a few days later I noticed it was a big glare in the window from the dashboard I thought it was all you on there I tried to wipe and there was a sticky residue I went back to the dealership and they told me it was no big deal nothing they can do about it but it gives me a burning eye feeling anti-glare is blinding eyewear glasses and I think it's a danger data dashboard is seeping some type of sticky substance that could be toxic.

My car has a melting dash that leaves a sticky residue on my windshield affecting my ability to see the road. It also causes a glare when driving in the early morning or at night with street lights.

The dash in my vehicle is becoming excessively shined and sticky due to the fact that it is melting because of poor manufacturing, not age or neglect. When it is sunny outside the reflection off the dash is almost blinding for makes it unsafe to drive. Lexus has acknowledged the problem but refuses to pay for it because they're warranty extension for the dash is over.

My dashboard is melting and is sticking to touch and depresses when touched and not safe. I called Lexus and I was told it's beyond the recall window and I have to pay out of pocket and I cannot afford it. Apparently there was a recall back in 2016 but I bought my car 12/2017 so I missed the window.

Melting dashboard emitting out poisonous smell, cause my throats uncomfortable and coughing. My kid complains about there is always smell in my car and felt dizzy and headache whenever sitting in. Need to evaluate the chemical released and its impact to health.

On Friday sept 16, , 2016 the Lexus was being parked ( by sally my wife who has been driving this car for many years) on the driveway of my home on 198 compton Ave edison , the brakes became hard and car kept moving crashed the garage door and a second car car parked inside the garage both driver airbags deployed , she was fortunate that the accident was not fatal; the brakes and discs were new and done 2 months ago;.

Shaking when braking.

For the past 3 years, my vehicle's dashboard has been melting, causing a sticky, shiny film on the dashboard. This defect is a major hazard as it creates a reflection from the dashboard, not allowing me to properly have a clear view while operating my vehicle. The defect limits me from taking long trips on the road, as I am afraid that I will not be able to see due to the reflection in my eyes.

While sitting at stop light heard grinding noise and upon turning at traffic light steam like smoke left hood. As I pulled over it looked to be engine coolant.

I have a complaint about my Es 350 Lexus 207. The dashboard is melting. I believe this is a defective problem. I am concerned about safety issues. This is my second Lexus and never had a problem with the first one; (dashboard) Es 300 Lexus (2003). I hope there will be an investigation about this matter. Thank you.

My dashboard has been melting and has caused me to be burned and causes a glaze in my window when I drive it.

The dashboard is melting and shinny very sticky. The glare from the dashboard is interfering with the driver's vision.

I purchased a certified used 2007 Lexus Es 350 in 2010 with approximately 26,000 miles. In 2014, I left the Lexus in my florida parking lot for the summer (may-October). When I returned from new york, the entire Lexus dashboard had melted! due to the melting, there is a shiny glare on the windshield which makes it hard to see. I believe this is very dangerous and there should be a recall. I paid a lot of money for this car, and this is a serious safety defect. Lexus should recall these cars and fix this problem.

The dashboard is very sticky to the touch. When trying to remove the stickiness with a paper towel and cleaner, the paper towel became stuck to the dashboard. At this time unable to clean the dashboard. The dashboard is creating a glare on the front window making it difficult to see at times. The black rubber exterior trunk release button melted. I went to open the trunk and had difficulty getting the trunk to open. When I bent down to see what was wrong with the button, it was totally melted and smeared across the bottom. I had black residue on my fingers when I touched what was left of the button. I reported both incidents to my service manager in June 2014 when I took my Lexus in for an oil change. I was told that the trunk button would be over $300 and the dashboard was not covered.

The button on the deck lid to open had become very sticky as if melted also the steering wheel has the same problem. It is as if the coating on both has become like putty.

The dashboard and door panels are melting. Top of dashboard is so shiny it causes visual disturbance. Was advised months ago by Lexus that recall is impending.

I recently read about the issue with the Lexus is model being given a technical advisory for the breakdown of the dashboard and I was wondering why this problem is only addressed on the is model and not the Es as well. I am an Es 2007 owner who is and has been experiencing the same problem for many months now. I was told by Lexus that to replace it would cost $3000 and I have already replaced the instrument panels on the steering wheel for the same problem where the rubber has broken down and disintegrated. I am angry because this is a Lexus for god's sake. I recently asked my insurance company if I could claim this damage and they told me that they had heard of the same problem in 2007 Toyota's and is's and that Toyota issued a recall. My thing is if Toyota issued a recall, then so should Lexus. Are we supposed to believe that they used different products when they have the same look as the ones in the Toyota line of cars for that year? I am upset that my luxury care is a luxury road hazard and nobody has addressed it in the Es350. Starting around 2013, the rubber on the steering wheel and dash board started to disintegrate. First becoming sticky, then shedding small bits of plastic and finally becoming slick and shiny. At the time of purchase I had my vehicle aftermarket tinted all around and use sun shades religiously. I have already paid out of pocket over $900 just to have the steering wheel parts replaced with new rubber and I think that it is ridiculous that I have a Lexus whose glare from the shiny dash has been causing me problems when driving at night to the point where I avoid driving at night.

The dashboard on my vehicle is melting. This is causing an unsafe glare on the windshield. It is very difficult to see out the windshield due to the melting, shiny dashboard reflecting onto the windshield. The dashboard is very sticky to the touch, you can't wipe the dashboard due to the stickiness causing a rag or cloth to stick to the dash. There is currently no help available from Lexus in regards to this problem. This s a vehicle defect, I have never had a vehicle do this. The only fix is to replace the dashboard.

Dashboard sticky and shiny can barely see when it's sunny outside.

Toyoto confirmed knowledge of problem with inferior dashboard of Lexus Es350 2007. A recall which they are telling me now, they will no longer honor had been in effect: "January 21, 2015 — after years of complaints and recent lawsuits, Toyota has agreed to replace about 3. 5 million dashboards that get sticky, cracked, shiny and melt in heat and humidity. Calling it a "customer support program" - ze6 - Toyota will extend dashboard warranty coverage on the following Toyota and Lexus vehicles. " the photo of my dashboard below, shows the cracks and chipping that has occurred over the years. If the air bag deploys fragments will be disbursed throughout my vehicle. I have two grandchildren that I drive to school each day and this is a very bad situation about to happen. I contacted the customer service numerous times and simply flat out said that they will not own responsibility.

Dashboard melting causing a reflection on windsheild .

The dash board on my car is melting the glare is very bad makes driving on a sunny day very dangerous car is not safe.

Dashboard is melting, very severe. Not only a visibility issue with the glare but it is now dripping into the start engine button which could lead to electrical problems and become even more of a safety issue. Lexus dealer said he would submit pictures and get back with me. It has been about 10 days and no word yet.

Ashboard melted over time. It was out of warrenty.

I'm responding to the segment I saw on the news regarding the melting dashboards. I took my car into the Lexus dealership back in 2010. They were not very friendly as a matter of fact they tried to make me feel stupid by telling me that who ever is washing and clearing my vehicle maybe using a cheap product on the vinyl. And when I asked about the areas that were not melting. I was told that, those areas are probably not being cleaned. I was then asked if I'm present when my car is being cleaned and what products are being used. I contacted Lexus again this year after learning that someone wrote a story about melting dashboards and I was told that they didn't know anything about it and it sounds like wear and tear. With the dashboard melting like it is,leaves a blinding glare which in my opinion is very dangerous. My husband and I literally have to sit forward and look underneath a little spacing left between the dashboard and the window shield. I would also like to add that the rear trunk button has also melted.

My dashboard melted which is causing windshield screen glare and obstructing vision to oncoming traffic.