Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact also stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the contact crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle and then crashed into a pole. a police report was filed. the contact was transported to a hospital for treatment of chest and legs injuries. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not destroyed. the approximate failure and current mileage was 69,000...updated 12/03/13 *bf updated 12/06/2013 *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. the contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the contact crashed into another vehicle and then into a telephone pole. the contact sustained chest and knee injuries and the driver of the second vehicle sustained multiple fractures. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 69,000. the vin was unavailable.
Upon entering a parking lot and turning slowly into a vacant spot the car accelerated really fast and wouldn't stop when brake pressed as the speed came to halt when crashing very hard into a brick wall. both air bags on driver side deployed and were smoking really bad. the impact to my knees and face caused temporary numbness for which i couldn't feel my legs or move. the police & paramedics were called. the entire front end do my car was damaged. recently purchased used in may 2013. it has been towed to repair shop for inspection upcoming monday. i suspect it will be totaled and judging by the numerous complaints similar in nature, this probably should have been addressed and recalled prior to being sold. *tr
When i set the cruise control while driving the display on the dash indicating mpg, current mpg, average speed, etc. goes bland. the dealer said he cannot fix this problem as there appears to be a "bug" in the electronics. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. upon placing the vehicle in reverse, it immediately bolted in reverse out of the driveway. at speeds of 40-45 mph. the brakes were applied, but with no effect. in an attempt to shift to shift into neutral , the vehicle was shifted into drive and the vehicle began to involuntarily accelerate leaving the driver no choice, but to crash into a tree. the police and ambulance were called to the scene. the consumer sustained injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. updated 11/16/10
Accelerator sticks. i had a 2002 lexus rx300 and the accelerator kept sticking . i took it to the austin tx lexus dealer in spring 2008 and reported it. they said there was nothing wrong. i sold the car and bought a new 2008 rx350 and it does the same thing. so lexus has known about this problem for a long long time and that makes me mad for them to knowningly jeopardizing my safety. tw*
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. he experienced sudden acceleration twice while driving 30 mph and attempting to stop at an intersection and again when he tried to park. during both incidents his foot was on the brake pedal; however, the accelerator pedal stuck, the vehicle continued to accelerate and it failed to stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the dealer was unable to locate the failure. a report was filed with the manufacturer who stated that someone would contact him. the current and the failure mileages were 19, 700.