Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2009 Lexus ES350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems |
The dashboard on this vehicle is melting. The smell is terrible. I do not drive the car anymore because I am afraid that the order coming from the melting dash is toxic. Even though Lexus has a recall on the 2008 models for this very same reason they are refusing to replace this. This is not a safe situation to be driving under. Please help!!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated while the vehicle is parked, the contact notice the dash board over heating and melting from the sun. In addition the dash illuminates a abnormal chemical smell while melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was diagnosed that the dash board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was 36,549. Ng.
I was driving on the freeway when I got rear ended with my daughter in the backseat in her car seat, and I being the driver 8 months pregnant. Car was severely damage no air bags deploy, this is not the first time this happens that the air bags do not deploy at the time of the accident. I was wearing my seat belt I hit my forehead on the steering wheel both times. I am concerned regarding this. Very expensive car to have these malfunctions.
Car was being driven into a parking spot at less than 5 mph when it suddenly accelerated and started to climb a rock hill before it could be stopped. Wheels were turned to right as result of turn into parking spot which caused the vehicle to start tipping over. Air bags were not deployed and repairs are approximately $4500.