What does Lexus say about the cracked dashboard?
In the letter, Lexus says to do nothing for the time being. They are apparently making more parts and trying to get them into dealers for the repair.
When did the cracks start on my Lexus GX470?
We bought a 2004 Lexus GX470 SUV back in June 18, 2004, and all was well until around the time the warranty expired, and suddenly we started to see creeping crack lines starting to appear all over the dashboard. The cracks initially appeared where there is no apparent direct sunlight like you would expect to see on the top of the dash.
Why did my Lexus dashboard melt in the heat?
Some people actually reported that their dashboard melted in the heat and humidity. Other drivers reported their dash becoming sticky. My guess is with enough complaints about it Lexus decided to man up and do the honorable thing. This is why we still love their cars.
In the letter, Lexus says to do nothing for the time being. They are apparently making more parts and trying to get them into dealers for the repair.
We bought a 2004 Lexus GX470 SUV back in June 18, 2004, and all was well until around the time the warranty expired, and suddenly we started to see creeping crack lines starting to appear all over the dashboard. The cracks initially appeared where there is no apparent direct sunlight like you would expect to see on the top of the dash.
Is there a problem with the Lexus IS 350?
The bulletin essentially said that if a customer complained about the 2006-2008 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 vehicles, there were revised interior panels that could be installed to address the problem. There was no mention of issues with the other Lexus models, and Toyota never acknowledged there was a problem at all.
Some people actually reported that their dashboard melted in the heat and humidity. Other drivers reported their dash becoming sticky. My guess is with enough complaints about it Lexus decided to man up and do the honorable thing. This is why we still love their cars.
When does the Lexus dashboard warranty expire?
A secondary part of the enhancement covers vehicles for 10 years after the first service date, so if your car is a 2009, you will be covered until 2019. Remember, this whole warranty enhancement only covers the dashboard and nothing else on your vehicle. Why is Lexus doing this? Is this a recall?
What happens if your car Dash does not crack?
If your dash somehow did not crack, you are one of the lucky ones. But, the warranty enhancement still applies to you! Your dash still may crack next year or the year after, and you could still be covered for the repair when it happens.
Is the Lexus RX330 on the recall list?
Lexus is recalling many models for Takata airbags. I happen to have another Lexus being affected. I talked to the recall manager, I am still on the waiting list for the dashboard cover for my RX330. Now I am on waiting list for the airbag recall on my IS250.
Where are the Lexus dashboards mfr’d in the US?
I got a call from Lexus HQ and they stated that the dashboards are being mfr’d in Japan and when they arrive in the US they are parceled out to the dealers as needed. The dealers are independent retailers of the Lexus cars and as such Lexus has little control over what the dealers do with the dashes when they arrive.