NHTSA Complaint #10627433 — 2007 LEXUS ES350
VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10627433 |
| Vehicle | 2007 LEXUS ES350 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 50,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD ON MY VEHICLE IS MELTING. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN BUT IT APPEARS TO BE A MATERIAL, OR MATERIAL PROCESS, ISSUE. THE SHINY BLACK MELTING DASHBOARD IS HIGHLY REFLECTIVE. IT IMPAIRS MY VISION ON A SUNNY DAY. I'VE TRIED MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUNGLASSES TO TRY TO MAKE IT EASIER ON MY EYES, BUT NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP. I HAVE TALKED TO LEXUS, THEY AGREED THAT IT'S A PROBLEM BUT THEIR OFFER TO "HELP" PAY FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE (50% OF ~$3200.00). THE MELTING PROCESS BEGAN ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO, IT WAS A LOCAL PROBLEM (REFLECTIONS ONLY AT CERTAIN SUN ANGLES). CURRENTLY, THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS MELTED (REFLECTIONS ALL DAY WHEN THE SUN IS OUT). THANKS! *TR
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