Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Lexus RX.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
My vehicle caught fire a few days after being repaired by a licensed repair shop in California. ?the repair was performed brodie's tire & automotive?address: 1276 petaluma blvd n, petaluma, CA 94952?phone: [xxx] after the fire, the repair shop admitted in writing that: • the intake manifold melted after the fire?• the engine became “not repairable”?• the fire occurred shortly after their repair?• they offered to “fix it for free,” which indicates awareness of responsibility the fire caused severe heat damage to the engine compartment, electrical wiring, and surrounding components. The vehicle became unsafe to drive, and the engine can no longer operate. This incident presents a serious safety hazard because the fire happened shortly after a repair that involved components near the engine and fuel system. Improper or unsafe repair work may cause similar fires for other consumers. This incident is already under active investigation • California department of insurance (cdi) – complaint #xxx• California bureau of automotive repair (dca/bar) – case xxx I am reporting this to NHTSA because the fire and melted engine components indicate a dangerous defect tied to improper repair work, which may pose a risk to other drivers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
While backing out of my parking place in our underground garage I put on the brake to go from reverse to drive. When I put the vehicle in drive the engine raced up and the car surged forward. I was only 15 feet from a brick wall of which I hit at an angle. I bounced off this wall and went 10 feet further head on into another wall. I did not touch the gas petal, the mats are rubber and were not a problem. The vehicle just suddenly accelerated. The air bags did not deploy and I shut the engine off as soon as I could but given the fact that the total travel length was around 30 feet this was not possible. This is a know problem with Toyota!! we love our car but we are now afraid of it. My insurance rates will be going up because of a factory defect and all I have seen are excuses in regards to this problem.