NHTSA Complaint #11030687 — 2008 LEXUS RX

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11030687
Vehicle	2008 LEXUS RX
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	June 1, 2015
Date Filed	October 1, 2017
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN IN HOTTER WEATHER. VEHICLE IS CONSISTENTLY GARAGED. LATCH ON REAR DOOR MELTS AND BLACK GOOEY TAR RUBS OFF ON FINGERS AND HANDS WHEN OPENING DOOR. DEALER SAID TO REPLACE THIS MELTED TAR LIKE DOOR LATCH IS $650. AUTOMATIC DOOR DOES NOT OPEN IN HEAT. LEXUS SAYS THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS.

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