Air Bag Related Problems of the 2004 Lexus IS300

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2004 Lexus IS300.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Lexus IS300

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
1
Side/window Air Bag problems
1
Air Bag problems
1

Air Bag Not Deploy problem #1

On July 18, 2008, I was driving my Lexus is-300. My wife and I exited the highway and stopped at a stop light on the off ramp. While waiting to proceed through the stoplight, we were struck from behind by another driver going approximately 50 miles an hour estimated by the police officer. The rear end collision was so forceful we were pushed into the vehicle in front of us. Our vehicle (Lexus is 300) is totaled - the backend completely crushed and front end severely crushed. Our front and side impact bags did not deploy. I received a major head contusion and was taken to the hospital. We would like to know why the air bags did not deploy and is this a common problem with this brand/make.

Side/window Air Bag problem #2

Dashboard is melting and has become sticky and rubs off on clothing. This includes the passenger side airbag surface. This happens when vehicle is parked in the sun.

Air Bag problem #3

Sticky residue due to the melting material on the dashboard causes fumes. Fumes are toxic and is getting in the ac and ventilation. Melting dashboard. Sticky residue. Clothes will stick to it. Melts when it gets hot in the car. Currently living in California where it is summer weather 9 out of the 12 months. Please help.


Air Bag related problems in other Lexus IS300 model year vehicles:



Safety Ratings of IS300 Cars
IS300 Service Bulletins
IS300 Defect Investigations