Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2017 Lexus ES350

Table 1 shows two common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2017 Lexus ES350.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Lexus ES350

Problem Category Number of Problems
Warnings problems
1
Forward Collision Avoidance problems
1

Warnings problem #1

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that while in reverse and slowly backing into a parking space the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the unintended acceleration occurred while pressing the brake pedal and also the crash avoidance safety features did not activate. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and to a local body shop repair center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the crash. The failure mileage was 7,500.

Forward Collision Avoidance problem #2

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the contact stated that a beeping alert sounded to notify him that he was approaching another vehicle. As the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed and the contact rear ended the vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The police and paramedics were called to the scene and the other driver was taken to the hospital; the driver's whereabouts were unknown. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an impound yard and was then towed by his insurance to assess the vehicle's damage. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.


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