Body problems of the 2008 Lexus Rx400h

Two problems related to body have been reported for the 2008 Lexus Rx400h. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

Rubber cover on rear door latch has disintegrated/melted.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2014

Car was being pulled into space in restaurant parking lot -- space was on grass up a slight incline (approximately 12 inches) -- as car was moving up the incline a small bump was felt under the car and the car suddenly accelerated and continued to accelerate -- brakes were applied immediately but were unable to stop the car -- the car swerved and hit a tree approximately 20 feet from the parking spot -- believe the "bump" felt under the car caused the sudden acceleration -- above account can be verified by the other person in the car who had the same description of events.


Other Structure related problems of the 2008 Lexus Rx400h

Body problems
2
Structure problems
1


Rx400h Service Bulletins
Rx400h Safety Recalls
Rx400h Defect Investigations