NHTSA Complaint #10260457 — 2005 LEXUS RX330

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10260457
Vehicle	2005 LEXUS RX330
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 19, 2008
Date Filed	March 2, 2009
Mileage	42,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS RX330. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT LEFT THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AWAY; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE KEY SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE GEAR WAS NOT IN PARK. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND SENT TO THEIR INSURANCE DIVISION, BUT THEY HAVE NOT YET STATED WHETHER OR NOT THEY WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 42,000.

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