general problems of the 2008 Lexus RX350

I had my foot on the brake pulling into a parking space when I felt a quick acceleration surging my car forward, locking my steering wheel causing me to plow onto a parked truck. I had to be towed to repair shop. Steering became difficult.

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Rx350. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the tire warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when braking, the vehicle veered to the right making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Upon entering a parking lot and turning slowly into a vacant spot the car accelerated really fast and wouldn't stop when brake pressed as the speed came to halt when crashing very hard into a brick wall. Both air bags on driver side deployed and were smoking really bad. The impact to my knees and face caused temporary numbness for which I couldn't feel my legs or move. The police & paramedics were called. The entire front end do my car was damaged. Recently purchased used in may 2013. It has been towed to repair shop for inspection upcoming Monday. I suspect it will be totaled and judging by the numerous complaints similar in nature, this probably should have been addressed and recalled prior to being sold.

I was driving a Lexus Rx350 that we purchased used in 2011. I was pulling into a parking space in front of a local business. When I put my foot on the brake nothing happened and the vehicle sped up and ran into an office in the building where a lady was sitting at a desk. My car came to rest against her desk. I lost consciousness for a moment due to fright I think. Therefore, an ambulance was called and I was taken to a local hospital where I had to have numerous xrays. Thank goodness I had only some stiffness in my neck and some soreness. . . . The same for the lady in the office. I could have killed her or anyone in the vicinity of the office. My car was totaled by the insurance company. This was one of the most frightening experiences I have ever had.

As a Lexus owner and International journalist (washington, DC) I hereby lodge a formal complaint against Lexus USA/tms offices in torrance, CA. My mother and I survived death, sustained traumatic serious injuries (which led to my miscarriage) due to my Lexus car manufacturer defects and mechanical malfunctioning resulting in a loss of control collision on 09/21/2009. Since 09/22/2009 up to date 11/30/09 I have been cheated, scammed and lied to by my car manufacturer and sales offices corporate leaders, who contacted me and gave me false promises of my car re-purchase, stating that my defective car is subject to a buy-back and replacement in addition to legal liability issues related to our medical bills. Up to date I have been cheated, lied as being a victim of a chain of liars, cheaters and fraud masters from Lexus-USA. Proof of all communications will be provided to your office upon request. Please handle an expedited and extensive investigation in this matter. My car is abandoned by Lexus USA headquarters those who contacted me a few times and cheated about prompt resolution of my claim for all damages resulted from my car defects. As journalist and victim of fraud, I will prepare a special news coverage with my colleagues that will disclose and expose Lexus USA deceptive business practice and fraud. I will seek recovery to the fullest extent of laws. Lexus USA office fraud masters who have been assigned to my claim, caused me punitive and monetary damages. As a result I sustained medical, rental and other expenses. All wrongdoers shall be held accountable due to violations and non compliances with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Please contact me and advise me of the status of this case. Updated 03/23/2010.

### I had originally ignored this incident as reported by my wife but with the Toyota problems it may be useful in your Toyota investigations. ### my wife was coming to a stop at a light (5 mph) and hit a significant bump and immediately all braking was gone for about 5 to 10 feet and then returned. It would have been an accident except the car in front moved. This has occured only once . . . She is a conservative driver and drives almost always on paved city streets . . . The bump was in a construction area.

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Rx350. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle began dragging and would not accelerate over 50 mph. The vehicle was pulled over and smoke was coming from the wheel assembly. The brakes locked. The vehicle was restarted and drove normally for 5 miles. The dealer was unable to duplicate or determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000 and current mileage was 13,000.