Cruise Control problems of the 2010 Lexus RX350

Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2010 Lexus RX350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2011

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus Rx350. The contact stated while driving 70 mph with the cruise control engaged the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 80 mph. While the vehicle was accelerating the brake malfunction light came on. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and chose the power button in order to shut the vehicle off and drove onto the emergency lane. The contact stated the brakes were also smoking although nothing was stuck underneath the accelerator pedal. The contact stated the Lexus help service center was not available at the time of the acceleration. The contact called the dealer but the service department was closed. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the sudden acceleration and they authorized that the vehicle to be towed to a dealer. The dealer stated to the contact, the accelerator pedal was stuck on the floor but the contact stated the floor mat was not stuck. The vehicle was currently under going test with the dealer. The failure mileage was 9,500.

2 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2009

Lexus 2010 RX 350 cruise control traveling at 75 mph in arizona had to slow down to about 55 mph and when the cruise control was resumed the vehicle roared ahead. The acceleration was extreme (pushed us back in our seats) and stopped after cruise control was turned off.


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