Significant amount of white granules emitting from evaporator core through air vents when heat/ac is on. concern about health hazards to family from breathing particles.
Trunk hatch handle has melted completely, leaving black rubbery goo. unable to open the back trunk due this issue. *tr
Part# 84840g 8484021010 switch assembly, back door opener - rubber cover of switch housing deteriorates/depolymerizes leaving behind a hazardous goo and hindering operation of rear hatch release mechanism. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. the contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate. the bulbs were replaced by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. the independent mechanic diagnosed that the head lamp assemblies needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the statute had expired to receive a manufacturer recall repair. the manufacturer provided no solution other than having the vehicle repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
I noticed my back door opener switch was starting to melt. at first we thought its from the heat of the summer but then after careful consideration we thought that we've had the car for 4 previous summers with no issues with said button. we thought that there must be some electrical component inside the automatic button that must be getting too hot that's causing the hard plastic to melt. *tr