Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx400h. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the contact felt an abnormal vibration in the brake pedal. the contact stated that the abs warning indicator illuminated and additional distance was needed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to rick hendrick toyota sandy springs (located at 6475 roswell rd, atlanta, ga 30328, (404) 476-3921) where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was informed that there was a warranty extension for the abs, but it expired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
My vehicle was in motion and failed to properly break which therefore ended hitting an older model bmw at approx 45mph. the airbags inflated sending some type of metal shards to my right lower abdomen that resulted in massive bleeding. *tt *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx400 hybrid. while driving unknown speeds, the brake pedal was applied, but failed to fully depress. additionally, there was an abnormal popping noise. all the warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 239,995.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx400h. while driving at approximately 5 mph and attempting to park, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to respond. as a result, the vehicle drove over a curb and crashed into trees and bushes. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I recently purchased (07/17/12) a 2008 used rx400h, i quickly noticed that while braking if the road has any bumps or unevenness the vehicle surges forward during the braking process and then resumes braking after the surge. this happens consistently when there are any bumps in the pavement. this is very frightening as it could easily cause an accident since the braking is interrupted and the car actually accelerates when it should be slowing down! i haven't driven it in the winter yet but i am already concerned and upset that this car that i purchased because of the high safety ratings on the nhtsa site now turns out to be potentially very unsafe. *tr