Six problems related to body have been reported for the 2008 Lexus RX350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Hatch handle for rear door melted. Rear interior module buckling.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Lexus Rx350. The contact stated that two years ago she noticed water on the floor, the front driver's and rear seats. The contact then stated that mold was in the vehicle and a odor. The vehicle was taken to Lexus of edison at (732) 798-7948 located at 711 u. S. Highway 1, edison, NJ 08817 where the dealer was unable to determine the failure however, the dealer stated that the carpet needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to Lexus of edison at (732) 798-7948 located at 711 u. S. Highway 1, edison, NJ 08817 where the dealer was unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure was 30,000. Lt.
I was driving on a road, my vehicle began to shake until eventually dropping to the road and dragging until I could gain control of it , by applying the brakes. I noticed out of my driver's side window across the road was my tire rolling at a rapid speed. I called 911 to receive assistance to stop the traffic and to help with my disabled vehicle. Officers assisted with helping myself, my mother and my two toddlers out of the vehicle and to retrieve my tire. The tire had fallen off of my vehicle, at the rim, leaving the bolts and the middle portion of the rim still attached to the vehicle, while the remaining majority of the rim was still attached to my tire rolling down the road. The vehicle was in proper working condition prior to this incident. I did not hit a pothole nor was I in an accident. My vehicle was towed to my residence, the following day after contacting Lexus and advising them of the incident, I was instructed by Lexus to have the vehicle towed to their property for an inspection. After the vehicle arrived to their property, they contacted me and stated that the the incident was not a manufacturers defect, that had it been a manufactures defect it would have happened within the first year the vehicle was manufactured. Lexus then informed myself that I needed to make a claim with my insurance company for damages that have been incurred. Prior to this incident this vehicle was in perfect working order. All previous services were performed by auto lenders and the most recent was June 23, 2015, when a routine oil and filter change occurred, as well as, the brake pads and rotors being replaced. The safety of ourselves and our children are a great concern going forward in this vehicle and we do not feel that the manufacturer is in fact concerned with our safety and well being and if this is an issue with other Lexus vehicles, it is a safety concern for all.
The rear boot opener is melted and dripping onto the bumper.
Trunk hatch handle has melted completely, leaving black rubbery goo. Unable to open the back trunk due this issue.
The trunk hatch handle has melted, leaving black rubbery goo on fingers if opening using the handle. Residue is hard to wash off. Concerned that it melted due to electrical problem. I've read all complaints and have found numerous other owners experienced the same problem.