Visibility Problems of Lexus IS

Lexus IS owners have reported 84 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (79 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Lexus IS


Recently reported Visibility problems of Lexus IS

The Wiper problem

The dashboard glares when it Is sunny outside and at night when cars are driving past on the other side, this Is a huge safety Issue as it impairs visibility. The dashboard Is also very sticky   Read details...

The Windshield problem

See attached document for complaint.   Read details...

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2023 Lexus Is350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the moon roof suddenly shattered, raining glass into the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

Have a 2007 Lexus Is250. Was on a freeway yesterday and suddenly heard this loud pop and thought something exploded or landed on my roof. I saw debris coming off my roof thru my rearview mirror. I opened my sunroof shade and saw a huge hole right in the middle of my sunroof!! my sunroof just   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2024 Lexus Is500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the front driver’s side glass window suddenly started to honeycomb before exploding outward. The contact stated that during the failure, his wife was seated in the front passenger’s side seat.   Read details...




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