NHTSA Complaint #10884454 — 2007 LEXUS ES350

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10884454
Vehicle	2007 LEXUS ES350
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 6, 2016
Date Filed	July 13, 2016
Mileage	135,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

THE ENGINE MAKES A TICKING NOISE AT STARTUP BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE VVT-I GEARS. LEXUS IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE (SB0028-09R2) BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO SUDDENLY LOSE ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING LEADING TO A CRASH.

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