Adaptive Equipment problems of the 2004 Lexus RX330

Over the last 2 months I have noticed a deterioration of the dashboard as cracks and peeling have occurred . The rest of the vehicle is in fine condition. I assume that the florida climate has something to do with it. However, I must point out that my vehicle is normally parked in the basement of a condominium where I have been residing during the entire period that I have owned the vehicle. I did call the customer relations dept. Of Lexus and was informed that the warranty had expired after 4 years or 50,000 miles. I happened to examine a 1990 Mercedes Benz sedan and noticed that the dashboard was completely intact. I understand from media coverage that there have been numerous complaints about the dashboard's condition.

I first noticed cracks in the plastic in several places running vertically on both sides of my dashboard and it looked like it was wet. It was very sticky to the touch and left a residue on my fingers like pine tar. My car is not sitting in the hot sun and is garaged for the most part unless going to the store.