2007 LEXUS RX350 Visibility Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2007 LEXUS RX350
2 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 LEXUS RX350. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
WE LEASED A 2007 LEXUS RX350 IN JANUARY 2007. SINCE MAY OF 2009, MY WIFE HAS BEEN FEELING SICK EACH TIME SHE WAS IN THIS CAR. SHE HAS DEVELOPED PROGRESSIVE WORSENING SYMPTOMS OF DIFFICULTY OF BREATHING AND SWALLOWING WITH DRYNESS SENSATION IN HER THROAT AND CHEST, THROAT PAIN AND PAIN IN HER CHEST IN THE TRACHEAL AND BOTH BRONCHUS DISTRIBUTION. WE NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF WHITE DUST CAME OUT OF THE AC/HEAT VENT IN OCTOBER. MY WIFE WAS SEEN BY A PULMONOLOGIST IN DECEMBER, 2009. HER SYMPTOMS WAS RELATED TO THE REPEATED INHALING OF THE WHITE DUST EMITTED FROM THE AC/HEAT VENT OF THE RX350 EACH TIME SHE WAS IN THIS CAR. SHE DEVELOPED SEVERE PERMANENT INJURY TO HER LUNG FROM REPEATED INHALING THE WHITE DUST. WE TOLD THIS PROBLEM TO THE DEALER IN DECEMBER, 11, 2009. DEALER REPLACED THE EVAPORATOR SYSTEM IN DECEMBER 18, 2009. BUT, IT WAS...
I HAVE A LEXUS 2007 MODEL RX 350. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS UP AND WITH THE HVAC SET ON RECIRCULATION, THERE WILL BE A PRONOUNCED SMELL OF SULFUR DIOXIDE WITHIN THE CABIN. THIS SMELL CAN OCCUR WHEN WE ARE DRIVING ALONE ON A HIGHWAY WITH NO OTHER CARS WITHIN 20 MILES. WHEN I COMPLAIN TO THE DEALER, ALL I GET IS A PRINTOUT WITH THE OFFICIAL LEXUS POSITION THAT THE SULFUR DIOXIDE SMELL EMANATING FROM THE TAILPIPE IS NORMAL. OF COURSE THAT IS NORMAL, IT IS COMING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WHAT IS NOT NORMAL IS THAT IT IS PENETRATING THE CABIN WITH ALL OF THE WINDOWS UP. IF SULFUR DIOXIDE IS COMING INTO THE AFT AIR VENTILATION PORTS, SO IS CARBON MONOXIDE. THE DEALER REFUSES TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM OR TO ESCALATE THE ISSUE UP TO THE MANUFACTURER, TOYOTA, FOR INVESTIGATION AND CORRECTION. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE ADVISORS,...
Other 2007 LEXUS RX350 Problem Areas
Engine
36 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Air Bags
20 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
20 complaints
Structure
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint