Three problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 2005 Lexus RX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Lexus RX based on all problems reported for the 2005 RX.
Front dashboard cracking and peeling off - have not received any recall notices but have seen this issue appear on others complaints. We have heard there have been recalls but have received no notices to date to be able to have repaired.
My complaint is not about the airbag but rather about the dashboard protecting the airbag! Lexus is aware of cracking dashboards in the Rx since they issued an extended warranty to replace these dashboards that expired 05/31/2017! my dashboard did not start cracking until April 2018 and has now started cracking in 5 different locations in just the last month, three of which are in proximity to the passenger airbag. When I took the car to my mechanic for an estimate to replace the airbag he mentioned the safety issue with the dashboard developing cracks in the area that protects the airbag. He said it was a safety issue and recommended that I contact NHTSA with a complaint about this potential safety issue. I purchased this 2005 model in Dec 2004 and it has been garage kept the whole time so these cracks are age related not weather related.
The dashboard is sticky and cracking. It started back in 2009-2010 when my fingernail would catch in the plastic when turning key ignition. Now there are cracks completely across the dash and pieces have fallen off. It is also sticky to the touch. Have brought back to Lexus dealer and twice they have not come back to me with a resolution from customer assistance. Have seen problem with other Lexus and Toyota vehicles and have had other cars in FL that have not had never had issues with the heat such as this. I am the sole owner of this vehicle since 2005.
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