Body problems of the 2007 Lexus ES350

Dashboard melts and becomes stick and shiny, causing excessive glare and significantly reducing the drivers ability to see out of windshield. This is a well documented manufacturing defect. Contacting Lexus/Toyota about this and they refused to provide any assistance to rectify this problem. The problem is not bad in the winter time. But with ambient temperatures above 40 degrees f and with the sun shining in the car windshield the dashboard melts and becomes shiny and sticky causing driver vision issues. Have contacted manufactures customer service and local dealers for past six months with no help from others. Auto is low millage 65,000 and is garaged when at home. Located in midwest. This is more than a cosmetic interior issue, as it causes the drive to have impaired operation of vehicle and should mandate a recall.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting and created a blinding glare that could cause a crash. The vehicle was taken to prestige Lexus of ramsey (1000 NJ-17, ramsey, NJ 07446, (855) 484-6393), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger side began to melt. The local dealer (jm Lexus, 5350 w sample road, margate, FL 33073) was contacted and informed the contact that a diagnostic test needed to be scheduled. The contact did not schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that the dashboard began to melt and caused a glare that distracted the contact while driving. The contact called the mungenast Lexus dealer (13700 manchester rd, manchester, mo 63011; 314-822-7681) where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 58,700.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. While stationary and driving various speeds, a glare came from the dashboard that obstructed the contact's vision. The reflection of the sun onto the dashboard created a glare. The sunlight was reflected from the dashboard onto the windshield, which prevented the contact from seeing clearly. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Dashboard melting.

I had an accident that was very severe and airbags did not deploy. I filed a complaint with Lexus and did not get a satisfactory answer. I felt the impact through the steering wheel. All I want to know why airbags did not deploy. Please help me with that.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that the dash board was melting, which caused it to become abnormally shiny and blocking the contact's visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the dash board needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 15,300.

Dashboard melted.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that the entire dashboard had melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Mah.

Dashboard has been deteriorating for past two years. It is sticky and glossy causing light to glare off the dash onto the windshield. This interferes with the driver's ability to see the road and is a hazard.

The dashboard melting and gets shinny and sticky in the sun makes driving it with glare.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact stated the dashboard began to melt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 21,000. Rvk.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Lexus 350es. The contact stated that the dashboard started to melt and when the sun beamed down it would casue glare, which causing obscured her vision. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer. After diagnosis they advised her that she needed a new dashboard. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that they would cover a percentage of the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The current mileage was approximately 48,000. The VIN was unavailable. Tb.

My Lexus ES 350 has been having a sticky, melting dashboard since 2012, everything sticks to it and its color stains everything it touches.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. The contact took the vehicle to get inspected by the dealer and they stated that the failure was a known problem in florida and arizona. The dealer stated that the cause of the failure was due to heat and the contact would have to pay for the repair. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000.

I don't remember the first time I reported it to Lexus because I don't have the paperwork with me at this time. I have reported problem several times with Lexus of America. I have taken the vehicle twice to Lexus dealer with no avail. The issue is that the dashboard is melting and falling apart. Due to the melting when im driving during the day I can't see clearly because of the glare in the windshield. This is a driving hazard. It gets worst and worst. I have read many complaints but no recall. I notified progressive ins to see if they would cover it but they won't. Please I would really appreciate any help. Thanking you for your prompt attention tot his matter, I remain.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that the dashboard surface became sticky and a discoloration was present due to the direct sunlight. The contact also mentioned that there was a glare in the windshield from the dashboard, which distorted the vision when driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the clear coat of paint failed to protect the vehicle; there were white specks on the hood and roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who buffed and waxed those areas. The contact took the vehicle back as the specks were on the trunk and hood. The dealer buffed and waxed it again. The failure continued. The contact stated that the vehicle was always stored in a garage. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000 and the current mileage was approximately 13,600.

Hood has completely faded. According to body shops, must be a deficit. Gloss on top of hood completely gone. Car was only 3 years old. This should not happen to a Lexus.

Sticky dashboard cannot be repaired due to manufacturer defect.