Structure Related Problems of the 2011 Lexus RX

Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2011 Lexus RX.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Lexus RX

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
4

Body problem #1

On Saturday July 15, 2023, at between about 8:00 and 8:30 a. M. Cdst the vehicle was parked overnight in a garage, spontaneously caught fire and burned and was a total loss. There was a smell I would associate with an electrical fire. People reported hearing a car alarm and a "popping sound" before the fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and had the car towed out of the garage of a condominium association. Fire damage to property (except the subject car) was minimal but there was extensive smoke. In my opinion based on this incident, electric/hybrid cars should not be parked indoors.

Body problem #2

Hydraulic hood supports failed causing hood to fall suddenly almost striking child. No other supports available under hood to prevent harm or injury. Similar repair was provided for trunk on 2004 Toyota sienna by manufacture due to safety concern. This is a faulty design that should never fail due to risk of serious head or neck injury. Please respond back.

Body problem #3

How can I confirm that my airbag light has not been disabled?.

Body problem #4

Sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. Vehicle was in motion on a highway, travelling at about 70 mph.


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