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LEXUS GS350 Electrical System Ignition

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10195311

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2007.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . YESTERDAY MY TEST DRIVE OF THE 2007 LEXUS GS 350 AWD CONFIRMS THAT LIKE ITS SIBLINGS AND COUSINS (THE LEXUS ES 350 AND THE TOYOTA CAMRY), THE GS GIVES NO "ERROR WARNING" WHEN THE "STOP BUTTON" IS PRESSED WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE. THERE IS NO CHIME, NO MESSAGE TO "PUT CAR IN PARK", JUST TOTAL SILENCE. IF THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE AT THIS POINT AND THE CAR IN ON AN INCLINE, NATURALLY IT WILL ROLL. OTHER MANUFACTURER'S (CADILLAC, BMW, INFINITI) GIVE A CHIME WARNING AND/OR A MESSAGE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE BMW 535 ACTUALLY CORRECTS THE PROBLEM BY PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK BY ITSELF IN THIS SITUATION. HOPEFULLY, NO ONE WILL BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BEFORE LEXUS/TOYOTA CORRECTS THIS PROBLEM. WHY EXACTLY ARE MANUFACTURERS QUICK TO JUMP ON THE "GIMMICK BANDWAGON" TO SELL NEW PRODUCTS WITH AN UNNECESSARY "START/STOP" BUTTON WHICH IS CAPABLE OF DEFEATING THE KEYED IGNITION-TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEM WHICH PREVENTS VEHICLES FROM BEING “TURNED OFF IN DRIVE” AND HAS WORKED WELL FOR OVER 40 YEARS? A PROPERLY THOUGHT OUT "START/STOP" BUTTON WOULD (1) BE LEFT OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY (2) GIVE AN AUDIBLE/ VISIBLE ERROR WARNING IF THE BUTTON IS HIT WITH THE CAR STOPPED AND IN DRIVE OR (3) INSIST THAT THE BUTTON BE ACTIVATED ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN "PARK". I HOPE TOYOTA/LEXUS DOES THEIR HOMEWORK BETTER IN THE FUTURE AND CORRECTS THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH A VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL—BEFORE THEY ARE TOLD TO DO IT BY THE NHTS. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in ST. JAMES, NY. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF SMITHTOWN .
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LEXUS GS350 Other

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10199802

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2007.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with OTHER . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MAT BECAME STUCK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSED UNWANTED ACCELERATION. SHE NEARLY CRASHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SHE WOULD LIKE TO FIND A WAY TO KEEP THE MATS SECURE AT ALL TIMES. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,800..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S770. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in RICHFIELD, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs350 2007 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs350 2007 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF WESTPORT .
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LEXUS GS350 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10200693

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2007.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL, WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S970. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in SCHERTZ, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20061206. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs350 2007 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs350 2007 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: NORTH PARK LEXUS .
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LEXUS GS350 Equipment

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10263765

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 2009.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with EQUIPMENT . THIS IS A CORRECTION OF COMPLAINT #10263748 REGARDING A "SMART KEY" FAULT. I RECENTLY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DRIVE A 2007 LEXUS GS EQUIPPED WITH THEIR "SMART KEY" , I.E. A KEY FOB WHICH CAN STAY IN YOUR POCKET AND ALLOW YOU TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT REQUIRING A KEY IN THE IGNITION. SIMILARLY, I ALSO DROVE A 2009 NISSAN MURANO EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME TYPE "SMART KEY". I HAVE FOUND THAT BOTH VEHICLES CAN BE SHUT OFF AND EXITED WHILE IT IS INADVERTENTLY LEFT IN THE "NEUTRAL" POSITION. ALTHOUGH A BARELY AUDIBLE CHIME RINGS, A DRIVER CAN EXIT THE VEHICLE NOT REALIZING THE VEHICLE CAN FREE-WHEEL ON THEM AND IF THE VEHICLE IS ON ANY TYPE OF INCLINE, IT WILL BEGIN ROLLING AWAY -- POSSIBLY AS THEY ARE HALF-WAY OUT OF THE CAR OR WALKING AWAY!! I AM ASTOUNDED THAT THERE ARE NO "NEUTRAL SAFETY" CONTROLS ON THESE NEW VEHICLES. STANDARD KEY IGNITIONS PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM REMOVING THE KEY IN ANY POSITION EXCEPT "PARK" WHEN THEY EXIT ... NOT SO WITH THESE NEW "SMART KEY" CARS!! I FORESEE MANY ACCIDENTS OCCURRING UNLESS SOME CORRECTION IS MADE IN THIS "SMART KEY OPTION" -- THINK OF A PERSON TRYING TO REENTER A ROLLING VEHICLE, A CHILD IN A DRIVEWAY, OR A CAR ROLLING INTO AN INTERSECTION!! I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW A GOVERNMENT VEHICLE SAFETY ORGANIZATION WOULD OVERLOOK THIS SERIOUS FLAW. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GS350 Fuel System, Other

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10266648

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 23, 2009.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . 3/24/09, RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM LEXUS DIVISION, TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, USA, INC. TORRENCE, CA ABOUT A REPLACEMENT OF FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS) I PURCHASED A 2007 GS350 LEXUS FROM PUTNAN LEXUS, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 ABOUT JULY 2007.3/23/09, CALLED LEXUS OF SERREMONTE, COMA, CA , 877 200-4498; TALKED TO CINDY AT SERVICE DEPT; GAVE HER THE VIN, MY FULL NAME AND HOME ADDRESS. SHE TOLD ME IT WILL BE READY IN ABOUT 5 DAYS & THEN TO ARRANGE APPT FOR REPAIR. 4/1, ABOUT 2:35PM,TALKED TO ROBIN ON STATUS AFTER BEING PUT ON HOLD AND TRANSFERRED 2/3 TIMES IN ABOUT 18 MINUTES, I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECORD OF ANY ORDER FOR THE FUEL RAILS; CINDY DID NOT ORDER THE PARTS; THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEM LOCATING ME IN THEIR RECORDS BECAUSE I DID NOT BUY THE CAR AT SERRAMONTE; THEY HAVE TO FIND ME THROUGH THEIR NATIONAL REGISTER ??? ROBIN ASSURED THAT THE PARTS WERE BEING ORDER AND TO CALL BACK IN 2/3 WEEKS, DUE TO SEVERAL BACK LOG ?? 4/21, CALLED SERRAMONTE AGAIN FOR STATUS..TALKED TO EVA, X 2133, HEAD OF CASHIER/SERVICE DEPT; SHE HAS NO RECORD OF ME, NO ORDER AND GAVE ME THE SAME REASONS; 3000 CARS BACK LOG, DID NOT BUY IT FROM THEM, ETC. SHE ASSURED ME AGAIN THAT SHE IS CREATING A FILE AND THE PARTS WILL BE READY IN 2 WEEKS., .THAT IS AFTER I THREATEN TO CALL THE GENERAL MANAGER. I AM NOT AT ALL SATISFIED WITH HER ANSWER EITHER DESPITE HER PROMISE TO PUT MY FILE ON HER DESK!!!! I CALLED PUTNAM LEXUS, THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM; TALKED TO OSCAR PACHECO, SERVICE CONSULTANT; I NOW HAVE AN APPT FOR 4/29/09 AT 10AM WITH THE REQUIRED PARTS IN STORE ALREADY. THAT TELLS ME LEXUS OF SERRAMENTE LIED TO ME 3 TIMES ABOUT THE ORDER OF THE PARTS, GROSSLY INEFFICIENT AND NOT IN COMPLIANCE OF YOUR SAFETY RECALL. PLEASE DO WHATEVER NECESSARY TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE. I AM ALSO SENDING A COPY OF THIS TO LEXUS, TOYOTA MOTOR SALES TO INVESTIGATE THEIR OWN DEALERS UNACCEPTABLE SALES/SERVICE PRACTICE. *TR.Mileage was 9000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S570. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GS350 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10268352

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2009.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V020000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE NECESSARY PART WAS UNAVAILABLE DUE TO A MASSIVE BACK ORDER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNAWARE OF WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBJ46GX72. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in CLEARWATER, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10277400

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2009.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2007 LEXUS GS350 SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS IS SIMILAR TO REPORTS ON FILE ON LEXUS 2007 ES350. THE GS350 WILL DRIVE AROUND IN PARKING LOT WITHOUT PRESSING ON GASOLINE PEDAL AT 12-15MPH. AT SPEEDS OF 40MPH A SLIGHT PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL CAUSES ACCELERATION TO 50-60MPH. I AM FORCED TO DRIVE IT WITH TRIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION TO SLOW VEHICLE BECAUSE EXCESSIVE BRAKE PRESSURE REQUIRED TO STOP IT. THIS IN ON-GOING ISSUE. *TR.Mileage was 23000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S770. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10285924

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2007.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE, SHE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION, WHICH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THAT THE FLOOR-MAT INTERFERENCE CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 350 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 350 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S370. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in EL PASO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10298637

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 27, 2009.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT HAD TIME TO WARM UP AFTER A COLD START THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED AND THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 29000. UPDATED 07/08/10.*LJ UPDATED 8/24/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS SINCE STALLED TWO MORE TIMES, SINCE HE LAST WROTE IN BACK IN JANUARY. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WOULD SHIFT THE VEHICLE IN TO NEUTRAL WHEN THE RPM'S WENT BELOW 500. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED, HE LOST STEERING CAPABILITIES, BUT THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO FUNCTION ENOUGH TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A HALT. UPDATED 08/26/10.Mileage was 29000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S870. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in HIGHLAND RANCH, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS GS350 Equipment

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10307576

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with EQUIPMENT . GS 350 BRAKES *CN.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S970. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in VIENNA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10307576

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . GS 350 BRAKES *CN.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S970. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in VIENNA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10310411

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2009.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . LEXUS GS 350 SURGE PROBLEMS IS TEMPORARILY ELIMINATED BY REMOVING NEGATIVE ON BATTERY CABLE FOR FIVE MINUTES. AT THIS POINT THE COMPUTER SEEMS TO RESET AND AUTO WILL DRIVE NORMAL FOR A WHILE. THIS TELLS ME THAT PERHAPS OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR TOYOTA, LEXUS ARE RELATED TO ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. I LEARNED HOW TO DO THIS FROM LEXUS MISSION VIEJO CALIFORNIA DEALERSHIP SERVICE. THE STORE WAS OWNED BY TOYOTA AT THE TIME, THE CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA LEXUS SAYS THEY WILL NOT DO THIS TO STOP SURGE BUT IT WORKS SO WHY DO THEY DENY IT???? I HAVE TO DO THIS CONSTANTLY. I DID HAVE AN ACCIDENT RIGHT AFTER DEALER WORKED ON SURGE ISSUE. *TR.Mileage was 22000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S770. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Service Brakes, Air

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10314243

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 24, 2009.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR . I LEASE A 2007 LEXUS 350. WHEN I BRAKE, THE CAR OFTEN JERKS DRAMATICALLY TO THE RIGHT. IT IS NOT 100% OF THE TIME BUT OFTEN. MY BROTHER, AN ENGINEER AT HONDA DROVE THE CAR IN NOVEMBER AND SUGGESTED IT WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE. I CALLED LEXUS AND TOOK THE CAR IN FOR MAINTENANCE. THEY AT RAY CATENA LEXUS TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS AND TIRES. I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. THE CAR'S TIRES ARE STILL FINE. THE ISSUE IS STILL HAPPENING. THE SERVICE TEAM AT RAY CATENA TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT SEE ANY REASON FOR THE JERKING AND COULD NOT RECREATE IT WHEN THEY TEST DROVE THE CAR. I HAVE BROUGHT THE ISSUE OF ALIGNMENT AND JERKING TO THEM IN 2 SEPARATE MAINTENANCE MEETINGS IN 2009. WHILE I INDICATED THE DATE MY BROTHER DROVE THE CAR AND NOTICED THE ISSUE, THE ISSUE IS PRESENT ON A REGULAR OCCURRENCE. (I DON'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF BRAKES ARE INVOLVED: HYDRAULIC? ELECTRONIC? AIR?) *TR.Mileage was 27000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S570. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in SEA GIRT, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10315486

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THEN STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A TURN AND THE TRACTION CONTROL KICKED IN AND THE ENGINE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AGAIN. WHEN TAKING HIS FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THEN DEPRESSED IT AGAIN, THE VEHICLE RESPONDED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER AND IT TOOK THEM TWO MONTHS TO SEND A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT STATING THAT WAS THE WAY IT SHOULD FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS WHEN IT ENABLED HIM TO SEE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED BOTH MIRRORS BUT HAD TO REPAIR THEM MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS MILEAGE 3,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000. .Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S470. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in COOPER CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10315486

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THEN STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A TURN AND THE TRACTION CONTROL KICKED IN AND THE ENGINE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AGAIN. WHEN TAKING HIS FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THEN DEPRESSED IT AGAIN, THE VEHICLE RESPONDED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER AND IT TOOK THEM TWO MONTHS TO SEND A FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT STATING THAT WAS THE WAY IT SHOULD FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS WHEN IT ENABLED HIM TO SEE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED BOTH MIRRORS BUT HAD TO REPAIR THEM MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS MILEAGE 3,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000. .Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S470. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in COOPER CITY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10315405

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2008.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . 2007 LEXUS GS350 WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND JUMPED THE CEMENT DIVIDER AND CURB. IT STOPPED ONLY WHEN IT RAMMED THE WALL. THE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE TO ESTABLISH WHAT HAPPENED, THEY DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MECHANICALLY PERFECT. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FLOOR MAT SHIFTING, BUT THAT WAS REJECTED. THE CONSUMER NOW BELIEVES THE FLOOR MAT MAY HAVE BEEN THE PROBLEM AFTER ALL IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT RECALL. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 12000 miles. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in BOYNTON BEACH, FL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: JM LEXUS .
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LEXUS GS350 Air Bags Frontal

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10315405

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2008.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 2007 LEXUS GS350 WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND JUMPED THE CEMENT DIVIDER AND CURB. IT STOPPED ONLY WHEN IT RAMMED THE WALL. THE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE TO ESTABLISH WHAT HAPPENED, THEY DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MECHANICALLY PERFECT. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FLOOR MAT SHIFTING, BUT THAT WAS REJECTED. THE CONSUMER NOW BELIEVES THE FLOOR MAT MAY HAVE BEEN THE PROBLEM AFTER ALL IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT RECALL. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 12000 miles. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in BOYNTON BEACH, FL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: JM LEXUS .
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LEXUS GS350 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10317157

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2009.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS 350. HE STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE IT ACCELERATED TO 6 TO 7 THOUSAND RPMS WHILE HAVING IT IN DRIVE . HE THEN TURNED IT OFF AND ON AND IT OCCURRED ONCE AGAIN , REVERSING INTO BUSHES. THE CONTACT STATED IT GAVE HIM A WHIPLASH . HE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HE HAD TWO FLOOR MATS IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT IS WHAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATION FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR MAINTENANCE, THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO REMOVE THE MATS AND THEY DIDN'T. THERE HAD BEEN NO REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29006 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 29005 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S070. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Electrical System

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10323599

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 25, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I WAS DRIVING AT 55MPH WHEN LEXUS 2007 LEXUS GS350 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE G-FORCES PINNED ME TO THE SEAT. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND HIT BRAKE IN LESS THAN A SECOND. I THEN DISCONNECTED NEGATIVE POLE ON BATTERY FOR 5 MINUTES AND THIS RESETS THE COMPUTER AND SURGE TEMPORARILY ENDS. THE PROCESS WAS DESCRIBED TO ME BY A LEXUS DEALER SERVICE MANAGER FOR A PREVIOUS LEXUS I OWNED..Mileage was 31000 miles. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10331281

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2007.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, IT DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE ANY EFFECT. THE VEHICLE KEPT SPEEDING UP OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE LISTED THE INCORRECT FAILURE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. UPDATED 06/29/10. *JB *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 2742 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S470. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Electronic Stability Control

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10332034

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . I OWN A 2007 GS350 RWD, AND IT WILL NOT STOP ON WET PAVEMENT, DRY PAVEMENT WITH WET TIRES, OR IN THE SNOW, WHEN THE IDLE RPM IS AROUND 1000 OR HIGHER. WHILE TRYING TO COME TO A SLOW, GRADUAL, STOP THE FRONT WHEELS COMPLETELY LOCK UP WHILE THE REAR WHEELS CONTINUE TO PUSH THE CAR FORWARD. JUST WHEN YOU THINK THE CAR IS ABOUT TO STOP IT JUST KEEPS GOING. IF YOU SHIFT THE CAR TO NEUTRAL, WHILE THE CAR IS SLIDING, THE CAR STOPS IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN PRESS DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS YOU CAN, WHILE THE CAR IS SLIDING, AND EVENTUALLY THE ABS KICKS IN AND STOPS THE CAR, HOWEVER PUTTING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL STOPS THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. IT HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A GRADUAL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, OR WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT OR GARAGE. THIS PROBLEM CAN HAPPEN IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. IT IS HARD TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE WITH THE DEALER BECAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS ON A COLD START IN WET CONDITIONS, AND THE BRAKES WORK PROPERLY ONCE THE IDLE RPM DROPS TO THE NORMAL OPERATING RANGE OF AROUND 600; IT CAN TAKE 10-15 MINUTES FOR THE IDLE RPM TO DROP TO AROUND 600. THE DEALER STATES THAT THIS IS JUST A CHARACTERISTIC OF A REAR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE, MORE BRAKE PRESSURE IS REQUIRED, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKS OUT FINE. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL REAR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES IN THE PAST, HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS I CAN BECAUSE THE IDLE RPM IS AT 1500, 1200, AND1000 INSTEAD OF 750 OR 600. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR LEXUS HAVE REQUESTED, OR WILL LET ME PRESENT TO THEM, ANY OF MY DETAILED NOTES OF WHEN IT OCCURS, AND WILL NOT TRY TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM WITH ME IN VALID CONDITIONS. LEXUS AND THE DEALER JUST CONNECT THEIR COMPUTER TO THE CAR, AND TELL ME THE CAR CHECKS OUT; ALTHOUGH, SOME ERROR CODES, WHICH WERE NOT FULLY EXPLAINED TO ME, DID COME UP ON THE COMPUTER SCAN LAST TIME. THERE IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS CAR! *TR . UPDATED 03/03/11 *BF UPDATED 03/07/11.Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S670. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in TORRANCE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Tires

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10359528

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 04, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT AND FOUR NEW TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED PREVIOUSLY WHICH SHE BELIEVED WAS RELATED TO THE ALIGNMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE ALIGNMENT ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,550. .Mileage was 57500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S070. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in CANYON COUNTRY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Steering

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10359528

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 04, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT AND FOUR NEW TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED PREVIOUSLY WHICH SHE BELIEVED WAS RELATED TO THE ALIGNMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE ALIGNMENT ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,550. .Mileage was 57500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S070. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in CANYON COUNTRY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10365109

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 27, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE TO NOT HIT THE VEHICLE AGAIN; THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN A HILL AND UP ON A CURB WHERE IT STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 38,000. UPDATED 01/28/11*LJ UPDATED 02/22/11 .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96SX70. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in ANNAHIEM, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20070812. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs350 2007 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LONGO LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: EL MONTE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91731 .
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LEXUS GS350 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10372175

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Dec 16, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 1. 2007 GS350 USED FOR NORMAL OPERATION (APPRX. 34,000-MILES; SERVICED FOR 30,000-MILES AT LEXUS DEALERSHIP 2 MONTHS PRIOR). IMMEDIATELY AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY, THE CAR STALLED. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM FRONT OF CAR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FUEL WAS SPILLING DOWN ONTO THE GROUND. CAR WAS TOWED TO LEXUS DEALERSHIP. 2. THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR SOMEHOW CAME "LOOSE", THEREBY DISCONNECTING THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTING THE ENGINE AND GASOLINE TANK (CONNECTOR & HOSE LOCATED VISIBLY ON LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT), ALLOWING GASOLINE TO FREELY FLOW OUT. ANY ELECTRICAL SPARK OR ACCIDENT COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERE FIRE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF LIFE DURING THIS TIME. THIS WARRANTS FURTHER QUESTION AS TO HOW DURABLE THE CONNECTOR WOULD BE IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. 3. LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOUND NO DEFECT WITH THE HOSE AND CONNECTOR, OTHER THAN THE FACT THAT IT BECAME DISCONNECTED. WITHOUT ANY INVESTIGATION INTO THE MATTER, THEY HAVE CATEGORIZED THIS AS A SINGULAR INCIDENT. THEY REPLACED THE PARTS TO "BRING PEACE TO OUR MINDS", BUT MAINTAIN THAT THE PARTS ARE FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. ASKED AS TO HOW THE FUEL HOSE COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THERE IS NO APPARENT DEFECT TO THE PARTS, LEXUS PROVIDED THE ANSWER, "WE DON'T KNOW", AND FURTHER ADDING "THERE IS NO ISSUE SINCE WE REPLACED THE PARTS". LOGICAL COURSE OF ACTION WOULD BE TO IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATE WHETHER THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE SYSTEM, BUT THIS DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE THE CASE WITH LEXUS. *TR .Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S470. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Power Train

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10373403

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHEN STARTING THE MY CAR, 2007 LEXUS GS 350, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO AN ESTIMATED 5000 RPM FOR 5 - 10 SEC THEN SETTLED DOWN TO THE NORMAL IDLE (1000 RPM RANGE). THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. TRANSMISSION WAS STILL IN PARK, PARKING BRAKES STILL ON. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER/DRIVER. THE CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 30000 MILES. IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO THE LEXUS DEALER. DIAGNOSTICS WERE RUN, NO DEFECTS WERE DETECTED. FLOOR MAT WAS NOT INVOLVED. I WAS SIMPLY STARTING THE CAR, WITH THE SMART KEY, MY FOOT HAS TO BE ON THE BRAKE IN ORDER TO START THE CAR, THUS IMPOSSIBLE TO BE STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. *TR.Mileage was 30033 miles. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in BELLEVUE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10374814

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . RECENTLY, TOYOTA HAS OFFICIALLY FILED A GOVERNMENT RECALL ON OVER 138,000 LEXUS MODELS DUE TO ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE RECALL AFFECTS 2007-2008 LEXUS GS 350/450H, 2008 LEXUS GS 460, 2006-2008 LEXUS IS 350, 2007-2008 LEXUS LS 460/460L, AND 2008 LEXUS LS 600HL MODELS. THE PROBLEM STEMS FROM FOREIGN MATERIAL THAT MAY HAVE CONTAMINATED THE VALVE SPRING CAUSING IT TO DEGRADE AND POSSIBLY BREAK. IF THAT OCCURS, THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. (ARTICLE FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS DEC. 23, 2010: LOS ANGELES ¿ TOYOTA MOTOR CORP. AGREED TO PAY $10 MILLION TO THE FAMILY OF FOUR PEOPLE KILLED IN A RUNAWAY LEXUS CRASH THAT LED TO RECALLS OF MILLIONS OF THE AUTOMAKER\\\'S VEHICLES, AN ATTORNEY SAID THURSDAY. THE AMOUNT WAS RELEASED THURSDAY BY ORANGE COUNTY LAWYER LARRY WILLIS, WHO REPRESENTS THE DEALERSHIP THAT LENT THE LEXUS TO THE FAMILY, ATTORNEY JEAN-PAUL JASSY SAID. JASSY SPOKE WITH WILLIS AND REPRESENTED SEVERAL MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, THAT FILED A MOTION OPPOSING EFFORTS TO KEEP THE DETAILS SEALED.) I LEASED A LEXUS GS350 SEVERAL YEARS AGO (4/12/2007). MY LEASE DOES NOT EXPIRE UNTIL 4/12/2012. I WROTE LEXUS A LETTER STATING THAT I WOULD LIKE TO RETURN MY LEXUS GS350 TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND END MY LEASE BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE OF 4/12/2012. LEXUS RESPONDED BY INDICATING THAT IT WOULD NOT LET ME RETURN MY CAR. PLEASE ASSIST ME AND ORDER LEXUS TO END MY LEASE DUE TO THE UNSAFE VEHICLE THEY PROVIDED ME. *TR .Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBE96S370. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Visibility

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10381938

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2010.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VISIBILITY . WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT VARYING SPEEDS I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ON MY CAR CHANGE POSITION WITHOUT ANY INPUT ON THE SWITCH. DURING THE WEEK OR SO PRIOR TO THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS OCCURRED, I HAD NOTICED THAT WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR AFTER LEAVING IT PARKED OVERNIGHT THAT THE MIRRORS, AND OFTEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD BE OUT OF THEIR SET MEMORY POSITION. SELECTING THE MEMORY SWITCH WOULD RETURN THE SEAT AND MIRRORS TO THEIR PRESET POSITION. HOWEVER THIS HAS NOW PROGRESSED TO WHERE THE MIRRORS WILL CHANGE POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVER'S MIRROR WILL NOT CHANGE POSITION DRAMATICALLY, HOWEVER THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WILL FREQUENTLY TILT UP TO NEARLY THE FULL EXTENT OF ITS' TRAVEL AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. THIS HAS LED TO SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE A QUICK GLANCE, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT, DID NOT SHOW AN OBSTRUCTION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR AND NEARLY LED TO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE COMPLAINED TWICE ABOUT THIS TO ONE LEXUS DEALER, TRI COUNTY LEXUS, AND ONCE TO ANOTHER LEXUS DEALER, LEXUS STORE OF LEXINGTON. NEITHER CLAIMED TO BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT I DID POINT OUT TO THE LEXUS STORE OF LEXINGTON WHEN I PICKED MY CAR UP THAT THE PASSENGER MIRROR WAS TILTED FULLY UP AND THEREFORE USELESS TO VIEW THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS I HAVE POINTED OUT TO BOTH DEALERS, PRESSING THE MEMORY RECALL BUTTON NUMEROUS TIMES WILL EVENTUALLY BRING THE MIRROR BACK TO THE SET MEMORY POSITION. NOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS PASSED ITS' 50,000 MILE NEW CAR WARRANTY LEXUS CLAIMS NO FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS OR SEVERAL OTHER CONCERNS WHICH I RAISED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, ONE OF WHICH I JUST PAID $569 FOR OUT OF POCKET TO REPAIR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND I WOULD LIKE MY VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S870. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in ENGLEWOOD, NJ. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10396990

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Apr 11, 2011.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I BOUGHT A PRE-OWNED CERTIFIED 2007 LEXUS GS 350 IN SEPT 2010, I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A POP AND THE ENGINE LOST POWER. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE CORNER LANE TO AVOID A TRACTOR TRAILER HITTING ME FROM BEHIND. THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE NEAREST LEXUS DEALER, I WAS TOLD BY THAT DEALER THAT A RECALL WAS PERFORMED JUST PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE AND SOME SCREWS WERE MISSING FROM THE REPAIR. WHICH CAUSE AN ENGINE FAILURE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE LEXUS DEALER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM, INSISTS THEY FIX THE NEW ENGINE, THE CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO THE LEXUS DEALER FROM WHOM I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. NOW THEY ARE SAYING A CHAIN WAS CUT IN THE ENGINE AND THEY WILL JUST REPLACE THE CHAIN AND NOT THE ENTIRE ENGINE, I WAS EXPECTING A NEW ENGINE. *TR.Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S170. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs350 2007 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Exterior Lighting

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10404090

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2011.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . LOW BEAM XENON HEADLIGHT ON DRIVERS SIDE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF. AT TIMES BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY CAUSING NO VISION AT NIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED OFF THEN BACK ON THEY WORK ONCE AGAIN BUT USUALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES ONLY. *TR.Mileage was 49798 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S970. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in VANCOUVER, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs350 2007 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10405905

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2011.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER A PLAZA BY MAKING A RIGHT TURN, I TRIED TO STEP ON THE BRAKES WHILE TURNING, BUT THE CAR JERKED INTO A SUDDEN ACCELERATION. SUDDENLY, THE CAR ACCELERATED BECAUSE THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. I CRASHED UP INTO THE CURB AND INTO A TREE AND INTO A PARKED CAR. WITH SUCH IMPACT AND FORCE, MY CAR PUSHED THE PARKED CAR TO THE NEXT PARKING LANE, THUS DAMAGING THE CAR PARKED NEXT TO THE FIRST CAR I HIT. THEREFORE, THE FIRST CAR I HIT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND THE SECOND CAR HAD SOME DENTS AND DAMAGES. MY CAR IS STILL IN THE BODY SHOP AND STILL NEEDS TO BE FIXED. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in CERRITOS, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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LEXUS GS350 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10434130

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 03, 2011.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FUEL FEED LINE TO PASSENGER SIDE FUEL PUMP BECAME DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING. WAS STOOPED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AND START SMELLING GAS, THOUGHT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT CAR. AS LIGHT TURNED GREEN START TO MOVE AND ENGINE STOPPED. FORTUNATELY WAS ON THE DOWN HILL SO CAR ROLLED TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AND PULLED OVER. TRIED TO START COUPLE OF TIME AND GAS WAS DRIPPING UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE. WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND ALL THEY CAN FIND IS FUEL FEED LINE TO THE FUEL PUMP WAS DISCONNECTED INSPECTED O-RINGS AND PIPE RETAINER WHICH WAS FOUND OK. NEEDLESS TO SAY LUCKY FOR US THAT THERE WERE NO SPARK OTHERWISE IT COULD HAVE IGNITED THE CAR. AFTER BACK AND FORTH CONVERSATION WITH LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE, ONLY ASSURANCE I CAN HAVE IS DEALER CAN SHOW ME THAT THE FUEL PIPE IS CONNECTED WELL AND THERE IS NO SAFETY ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS WHAT CAUSE THIS FAILURE AND NO DEALER OR LEXUS ENGINEERING HAVE ANY IDEA. THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING ENGINE FOR THIS MODEL AND WORK WAS DONE BY DEALER ABOUT FOUR MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *TR.Mileage was 74000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S170. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in SCHAUMBURG, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS GS350 Steering

LEXUS GS350 2007 Safety Review #10475952

LEXUS GS350 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2012.LEXUS GS350 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD MALFUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL RELATED TO THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HIM AT A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHCE96S170. Lexus Gs350 2007 problem was reported in CLEAR WATER, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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