2014 LEXUS ES HYBRID Structurebody Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2014 LEXUS ES HYBRID
1 structurebody complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 LEXUS ES HYBRID. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
MY CAR HAS SPOILER BUILD ON ITS TRUNK LID WHICH CAUSED THE TRUNK LID TO COME DOWN DURING MINOR WIND CAUSING SERIOUS BODY INJURY RESULTING IN MULTIPLE STICHES. FROM THE EXAMINATION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS FOUND THAT LEXUS DID NOT LEAVE AIR VENT BETWEEN THE SPOILER AND SURFACE IF THE TRUNK LID CREATING AN AIR POCKET RESULTING IN SMASHING DOWN THE LID AT EXTREME HIGH SPEED. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT AND I WAS FILLING THE TRUNK WITH PURCHASED GROCERIES. FROM THE AIRFLOW TEST WE PERFORMED IT WAS CLEAR THAT LEXUS DID NOT LEAVE AIR VENT TO PURGE THE AIR OUT, PROVIDE TRUNK LID MORE STABILITY TO STAY OPEN. ITS ALSO VISIBLE THE TRUNK LID HAS WEAK HINGES THAT HOLD THE LID UP WHEN OPEN AND MISSING SAFETY BARS. THE LID ITS SELF HAS SHARP EDGES WITH NO PROTECTIVE LINING, HENCE ACT LIKE A...
Other 2014 LEXUS ES HYBRID Problem Areas
Electrical System
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint