Hybrid Propulsion System Problems of Lexus Rx400h

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus Rx400h. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. There were several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was included that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Rx400h. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the check engine and the hybrid system maintenance warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and where the vehicle was being serviced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,320.

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The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Rx400h. The contact stated that while reversing out a parking space at a low rate of speed, the vehicle stalled as the hybrid system warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to walk to an automotive parts store and purchased a new battery which he replaced in his vehicle. The contact was the able to drive to a gas station and soon after leaving the gas station, the vehicle stalled again as the same warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system) and referred him to a local dealer. The contact called a dealer and was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 268,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Lexus rx400 hybrid. When attempting to accelerate from a stop, driving on an incline, or making turns, the vehicle stalled intermittently. In addition, the check engine, hybrid check, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle drove normally; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was taken to treasure coast Lexus (located at 5121 us-1, fort pierce, FL 34982, (772) 460-0000) where the technician cleaned the mass air flow sensor, cleared the failure codes, and test drove the vehicle in check mode. The dealer stated that the vehicle was operating as expected. The dealer swapped the circuit open relay with the ignition relay to eliminate the relay as the failure. The check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately four times for the same failures, but there was no resolution. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

2006 Lexus RX 400h. Consumer writes in regards to system inverter, intelligent power module safety recall. The consumer stated on July 9, 2009 while driving on the highway, at 65 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly lost power. The vehicle stopped responding to any acceleration and the consumer had no choice but to coast off to the side of a nearby off ramp. After being towed to the dealer, it was determined there wa a short in the inverter assembly.