NHTSA Complaint #11538804 — 2006 LEXUS IS

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11538804
Vehicle	2006 LEXUS IS
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	August 1, 2013
Date Filed	August 16, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The dash of my vehicle melts on moderately warm days. It gets so shiny that it reflects off the windshield, making it very difficult to see. Others have also complained about the fumes making them physically ill. The manufacturer had a brief program (ZLD) to replace the dashboard, but I did not receive a notification and missed the very short window. I don't understand how this is something that they can now refuse to fix in my vehicle when it clearly affects safety. This is a recurring and persistent issue and has been for years.

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