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LEXUS GS450H Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10203998

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Sept 22, 2007.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR . SINCE PURCHASE (2/1/07), I HAVE HAD NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS WHILE DRIVING THE LEXUS GS450H. THESE INCLUDE, AT DIFFERENT TIMES, TINGLING IN THE HANDS AND FEET, NUMBNESS IN THE FACE, STINGING SENSATION IN THE EYES AND DULL HEADACHES. THESE SYMPTOMS OCCUR ONLY WHEN DRIVING THE LEXUS GS450H, AND AT NO OTHER TIME IN NO OTHER CAR. THE DEALER AND I WORKED MONTHS TO RULE OUT A NUMBER OF POSSIBLE CAUSES WITHOUT SUCCESS. FINALITY, WITHOUT ANOTHER WORKING THEORY ABOUT WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE, I BEGAN TO INVESTIGATE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD RADIATION (EMF) COMING FROM SOME PART OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE. AS THE ONLY REAR WHEEL DRIVE HYBRID, THE MOTOR AND GENERATOR ARE CLOSER TO THE DRIVER THAN ANY HYBRID IN PRODUCTION---IN FACT, RIGHT NEXT TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER IN THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING AREA. CORRELATE THIS WITH POWER OF GS450H'S HYBRID MOTOR AND GENERATOR AND EMF HAS TO BE A CONSIDERED AS A CAUSE. LEXUS MADE NO SERIOUS EFFORT TO TEST THIS CAR FOR EMF. (FOR EXAMPLE, THEIR TECH ASKED TO USE MY HANDHELD GAUSS METER TO TAKE MEASUREMENTS). SUBSEQUENTLY, I HAN ENGINEERING FIRM SPECIALIZING IN EMF MEASUREMENT AND SHIELDING CONDUCTED A 30-MINUTE STUDY OF EMF EMISSIONS IN THE FRONT SEAT AREA. THEIR INSTRUMENTS MEASURED A SUSTAINED EXPOSURE OF 100MG IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER?S AND FRONT PASSENGER?S LEGS. THESE FINDINGS SHOULD CONFIRM, AT THE VERY LEAST, THE NEED FOR FURTHER STUDY OF THIS VEHICLE FOR POTENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES. ALTHOUGH THERE IS NOT YET SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS ABOUT EMF RADIATION AS A HEALTH HAZARD, THE EPA HAS ADVOCATED FOR "PRUDENT AVOIDANCE" OF EMF RADIATION EXPOSURE. WITH SUSTAINED EXPOSURE OF UP TO 100MG+ IN THE DRIVER?S AREA, HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IN THE GS450H? I HAVE NO PLANS TO BRING LEGAL ACTION OF ANY KIND AGAINST LEXUS, HOWEVER, I CANNOT AND WILL NOT SELL THIS CAR BEFORE I HAVE DONE ALL THAT I CAN TO ENSURE THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A DANGER TO OTHERS. *JB.Mileage was 19 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBC96S575. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20070131. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs450h 2007 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: HYBRID ELECTRIC. Lexus Gs450h 2007 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: WILKE LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: BRYN MAWR . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.
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LEXUS GS450H Other

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10207164

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2007.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with OTHER . 2007 LEXUS GS450H WITH HYBRID ELECTRONICS LOCATED NEXT TO THE TRANSMISSION. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO HAVE FURTHER STUDY DONE ON BECAUSE OF THE HYBRID ELECTRONICS BEING NEXT TO THE TRANSMISSION. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A VARIETY OF NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS THAT PROHIBIT HIM FROM DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR NO MORE THAN 20 MINUTES OR SO AT A TIME AND FURTHER STATING THAT POSSIBLY SOMETHING IN THE DESIGN MIGHT BE THE CAUSE OF THE TINGLING/NUMBNESS HE EXPERIENCED. THE CONSUMER USED A DIGITAL GAUSS METER, WHICH INDICATE HIGH LEVELS OF ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELD RADIATION IN PROXIMITY TO THE DRIVER, EMANATING FROM THE MOTOR AND/OR GENERATOR. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBC96S575. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20070201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Lexus Gs450h 2007 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: HYBRID ELECTRIC.
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LEXUS GS450H Structure

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10207164

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2007.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE . 2007 LEXUS GS450H WITH HYBRID ELECTRONICS LOCATED NEXT TO THE TRANSMISSION. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO HAVE FURTHER STUDY DONE ON BECAUSE OF THE HYBRID ELECTRONICS BEING NEXT TO THE TRANSMISSION. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A VARIETY OF NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS THAT PROHIBIT HIM FROM DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR NO MORE THAN 20 MINUTES OR SO AT A TIME AND FURTHER STATING THAT POSSIBLY SOMETHING IN THE DESIGN MIGHT BE THE CAUSE OF THE TINGLING/NUMBNESS HE EXPERIENCED. THE CONSUMER USED A DIGITAL GAUSS METER, WHICH INDICATE HIGH LEVELS OF ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELD RADIATION IN PROXIMITY TO THE DRIVER, EMANATING FROM THE MOTOR AND/OR GENERATOR. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBC96S575. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20070201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Lexus Gs450h 2007 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: HYBRID ELECTRIC.
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LEXUS GS450H Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10306507

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2010.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . I OWN A 2007 LEXUS GS450 HYBRID. LAST WEEK WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY I DROVE OVER SOME BUMPS IN THE ROAD & APPLIED THE BRAKES. NOTHING HAPPENED FOR A SECOND OR TWO & THEN THE BRAKES WORKED AS ALWAYS. THIS WAS DEFINITELY A BRAKE FAILURE & THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR.Mileage was 76000 miles. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in BINGHAM FARMS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10324241

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 2007 LEXUS GS450H. CONSUMER STATES BRAKING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM APPEARED TO BE A CONTROL CONFLICT WHICH HAS MANIFESTED INTO A SERIOUS JERKING WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP..Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in MONTECITO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS GS450H Electrical System

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10350038

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2010.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS450 HYBRID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN SHE BEGAN TO FEEL AN ABNORMAL TINGLING SENSATION IN HER FEET, FACE AND UPPER TORSO. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO GROW NAUSEOUS WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. SHE RESEARCHED WHAT POTENTIALLY COULD HAVE CAUSED THE INFLUX OF NAUSEA AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EMIT ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION DUE TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR EXAMINATION FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,610. .Mileage was 28610 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBC96S075. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in WALDORF, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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LEXUS GS450H Power Train Automatic Transmission

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10373706

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2010.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . CAR: 2007 LEXUS GS450H, FACTORY CERTIFIED. HAD A SERIOUS ISSUE WHICH WARRANTS A RECALL OF ALL AFFECTED CARS, WHICH MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO THE GS HYBRID. THIS HAPPENED ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER BUYING THE CAR. PER LEXUS, IT IS A DEFECT WHICH WILL IMPACT ALL OF THEIR HYBRIDS, AND PROBABLY ALL TOYOTA HYBRIDS AS WELL. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT RUSH HOUR, THE CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES... NO POWER PERIOD. FORTUNATELY, I USED TO DRIVE RACE CARS PROFESSIONALLY AND WAS ABLE TO HANDLE IT, BUT I SUSPECT THAT MOST DRIVERS WOULD HAVE CRASHED. BECAUSE THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON DOESN'T WORK UNLESS YOU'RE IN PARK, I HAD TO COME TO A FULL AND COMPLETE STOP, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FAST LANE OF THE FREEWAY. NOT SAFE. TO BE CLEAR, THERE WERE NO INJURIES ETC., BUT, SPEAKING AS A PRO DRIVER, THE SITUATION WOULD NORMALLY HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. PER LEXUS, IT APPEARS THAT THE CAR COMPUTER SHUTS OFF THE CAR WHEN THERE IS A FAULT IN A SENSOR WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO MONITOR THE TRANSMISSION. THEY CONSIDER THIS TO BE ¿CORRECT¿ BEHAVIOR AND REFUSE TO FIX IT. MY PERSPECTIVE: YOU SHOULD NOT DESIGN A CAR TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHEN IT'S MOVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED JUST BECAUSE A SENSOR HAS A GLITCH. THE WORST CASE SCENARIO OF DAMAGING THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT NEARLY AS BAD AS THE TYPICAL CASE SCENARIO OF LOSING STEERING AND BRAKES ON THE FREEWAY. RECOMMENDATIONS: (1) COMPEL TOYOTA TO RECALL ALL AFFECTED CARS TO FIX THAT "FEATURE" SO THE CAR DOESN'T SHUT ITSELF OFF UNLESS THE ENGINE IS IMMINENTLY ABOUT TO EXPLODE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT, AND (2) IF THE CAR IS POWERED OFF WHILE MOVING, ALLOW THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON TO WORK WITHOUT FIRST PARKING THE CAR. *TR.Mileage was 30000 miles. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in UKIAH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS GS450H Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10373706

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2010.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . CAR: 2007 LEXUS GS450H, FACTORY CERTIFIED. HAD A SERIOUS ISSUE WHICH WARRANTS A RECALL OF ALL AFFECTED CARS, WHICH MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO THE GS HYBRID. THIS HAPPENED ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER BUYING THE CAR. PER LEXUS, IT IS A DEFECT WHICH WILL IMPACT ALL OF THEIR HYBRIDS, AND PROBABLY ALL TOYOTA HYBRIDS AS WELL. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT RUSH HOUR, THE CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES... NO POWER PERIOD. FORTUNATELY, I USED TO DRIVE RACE CARS PROFESSIONALLY AND WAS ABLE TO HANDLE IT, BUT I SUSPECT THAT MOST DRIVERS WOULD HAVE CRASHED. BECAUSE THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON DOESN'T WORK UNLESS YOU'RE IN PARK, I HAD TO COME TO A FULL AND COMPLETE STOP, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FAST LANE OF THE FREEWAY. NOT SAFE. TO BE CLEAR, THERE WERE NO INJURIES ETC., BUT, SPEAKING AS A PRO DRIVER, THE SITUATION WOULD NORMALLY HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. PER LEXUS, IT APPEARS THAT THE CAR COMPUTER SHUTS OFF THE CAR WHEN THERE IS A FAULT IN A SENSOR WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO MONITOR THE TRANSMISSION. THEY CONSIDER THIS TO BE ¿CORRECT¿ BEHAVIOR AND REFUSE TO FIX IT. MY PERSPECTIVE: YOU SHOULD NOT DESIGN A CAR TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHEN IT'S MOVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED JUST BECAUSE A SENSOR HAS A GLITCH. THE WORST CASE SCENARIO OF DAMAGING THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT NEARLY AS BAD AS THE TYPICAL CASE SCENARIO OF LOSING STEERING AND BRAKES ON THE FREEWAY. RECOMMENDATIONS: (1) COMPEL TOYOTA TO RECALL ALL AFFECTED CARS TO FIX THAT "FEATURE" SO THE CAR DOESN'T SHUT ITSELF OFF UNLESS THE ENGINE IS IMMINENTLY ABOUT TO EXPLODE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT, AND (2) IF THE CAR IS POWERED OFF WHILE MOVING, ALLOW THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON TO WORK WITHOUT FIRST PARKING THE CAR. *TR.Mileage was 30000 miles. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in UKIAH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS GS450H Steering

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10373706

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2010.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . CAR: 2007 LEXUS GS450H, FACTORY CERTIFIED. HAD A SERIOUS ISSUE WHICH WARRANTS A RECALL OF ALL AFFECTED CARS, WHICH MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO THE GS HYBRID. THIS HAPPENED ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER BUYING THE CAR. PER LEXUS, IT IS A DEFECT WHICH WILL IMPACT ALL OF THEIR HYBRIDS, AND PROBABLY ALL TOYOTA HYBRIDS AS WELL. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT RUSH HOUR, THE CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES... NO POWER PERIOD. FORTUNATELY, I USED TO DRIVE RACE CARS PROFESSIONALLY AND WAS ABLE TO HANDLE IT, BUT I SUSPECT THAT MOST DRIVERS WOULD HAVE CRASHED. BECAUSE THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON DOESN'T WORK UNLESS YOU'RE IN PARK, I HAD TO COME TO A FULL AND COMPLETE STOP, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FAST LANE OF THE FREEWAY. NOT SAFE. TO BE CLEAR, THERE WERE NO INJURIES ETC., BUT, SPEAKING AS A PRO DRIVER, THE SITUATION WOULD NORMALLY HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. PER LEXUS, IT APPEARS THAT THE CAR COMPUTER SHUTS OFF THE CAR WHEN THERE IS A FAULT IN A SENSOR WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO MONITOR THE TRANSMISSION. THEY CONSIDER THIS TO BE ¿CORRECT¿ BEHAVIOR AND REFUSE TO FIX IT. MY PERSPECTIVE: YOU SHOULD NOT DESIGN A CAR TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHEN IT'S MOVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED JUST BECAUSE A SENSOR HAS A GLITCH. THE WORST CASE SCENARIO OF DAMAGING THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT NEARLY AS BAD AS THE TYPICAL CASE SCENARIO OF LOSING STEERING AND BRAKES ON THE FREEWAY. RECOMMENDATIONS: (1) COMPEL TOYOTA TO RECALL ALL AFFECTED CARS TO FIX THAT "FEATURE" SO THE CAR DOESN'T SHUT ITSELF OFF UNLESS THE ENGINE IS IMMINENTLY ABOUT TO EXPLODE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT, AND (2) IF THE CAR IS POWERED OFF WHILE MOVING, ALLOW THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON TO WORK WITHOUT FIRST PARKING THE CAR. *TR.Mileage was 30000 miles. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in UKIAH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS GS450H Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10373706

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2010.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . CAR: 2007 LEXUS GS450H, FACTORY CERTIFIED. HAD A SERIOUS ISSUE WHICH WARRANTS A RECALL OF ALL AFFECTED CARS, WHICH MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO THE GS HYBRID. THIS HAPPENED ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER BUYING THE CAR. PER LEXUS, IT IS A DEFECT WHICH WILL IMPACT ALL OF THEIR HYBRIDS, AND PROBABLY ALL TOYOTA HYBRIDS AS WELL. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT RUSH HOUR, THE CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES... NO POWER PERIOD. FORTUNATELY, I USED TO DRIVE RACE CARS PROFESSIONALLY AND WAS ABLE TO HANDLE IT, BUT I SUSPECT THAT MOST DRIVERS WOULD HAVE CRASHED. BECAUSE THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON DOESN'T WORK UNLESS YOU'RE IN PARK, I HAD TO COME TO A FULL AND COMPLETE STOP, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FAST LANE OF THE FREEWAY. NOT SAFE. TO BE CLEAR, THERE WERE NO INJURIES ETC., BUT, SPEAKING AS A PRO DRIVER, THE SITUATION WOULD NORMALLY HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. PER LEXUS, IT APPEARS THAT THE CAR COMPUTER SHUTS OFF THE CAR WHEN THERE IS A FAULT IN A SENSOR WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO MONITOR THE TRANSMISSION. THEY CONSIDER THIS TO BE ¿CORRECT¿ BEHAVIOR AND REFUSE TO FIX IT. MY PERSPECTIVE: YOU SHOULD NOT DESIGN A CAR TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHEN IT'S MOVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED JUST BECAUSE A SENSOR HAS A GLITCH. THE WORST CASE SCENARIO OF DAMAGING THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT NEARLY AS BAD AS THE TYPICAL CASE SCENARIO OF LOSING STEERING AND BRAKES ON THE FREEWAY. RECOMMENDATIONS: (1) COMPEL TOYOTA TO RECALL ALL AFFECTED CARS TO FIX THAT "FEATURE" SO THE CAR DOESN'T SHUT ITSELF OFF UNLESS THE ENGINE IS IMMINENTLY ABOUT TO EXPLODE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT, AND (2) IF THE CAR IS POWERED OFF WHILE MOVING, ALLOW THE PUSH-TO-START BUTTON TO WORK WITHOUT FIRST PARKING THE CAR. *TR.Mileage was 30000 miles. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in UKIAH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS GS450H Suspension

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10447341

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 2012.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . MY CAR WAS PARKED INSIDE OF THE PARKING STRUCTURE OF MY CONDO. WHEN MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND TRIED TO MOVE THE CAR BACKWARD TO LEAVE THE PARKING STRUCTURE, ABOUT A SECOND LATER, WITH HUGE BOOM NOISE, THE CAR JUST COLLAPSED. THE REAR TIRE ON DRIVER SIDE WAS LEANING OUTSIDE AND IT SEEMS EITHER BALL JOINT OR UPPER OR LOWER CONTROL ARM IS BROKEN AND THE CAR IS OFF THE BALANCE WITH REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE BODY FRAME IS LOWERED DUE TO THIS. MY WIFE PANICKED AND WE WERE ALL SHOCKED WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THIS CAR. ESPECIALLY WHEN WE HAVE 18-MONTH OLD DAUGHTER AND IT WAS VERY VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IF SHE WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY GOING ON 65-70 MILES PER HOUR AND IF THIS HAPPENED, WE WOULD'VE NOT BEEN HERE. I HAVE TAKEN MANY PHOTOS AND VIDEOTAPED IT TO HAVE SOME KIND OF EVIDENCE BEFORE MOVING THE VEHICLE OR TOWING. AFTER THE INCIDENT, I HAVE NOTIFIED THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND EXPLAINED IT TO THE SERVICE DEPT MANAGER WHAT HAS HAPPENED AND ALSO NOTIFIED MY INSURANCE COMPANY ABOUT THIS WHOLE ISSUE. I CANNOT IMAGINE HOW THIS KIND OF INCIDENT CAN HAPPEN TO ME AND THIS IS VERY SERIOUS MATTER AND RARE INCIDENT ESPECIALLY THAT THE CAR IS ONLY 4 1/2 YRS OLD AND WITH ONLY 35,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY IF WE WERE DRIVING IT ON THE FREEDAY GOING OVER 60-70 MILES PER HOUR. THIS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY DUE TO HIGH RISK OF AUTOMOBILE SAFETY ISSUE AND FULL INVESTIGATION IS MANDATORY TO FIND OUT EXACTLY WHETHER THERE WAS ANY MECHANICAL DEFECTS FROM LEXUS WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. *TR .Mileage was 35637 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBC96S975. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in GLENDALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL.
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LEXUS GS450H Service Brakes

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10505359

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2012.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS450 HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ENGAGING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in SMITH STATION, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GS450H Engine

LEXUS GS450H 2007 Safety Review #10510565

LEXUS GS450H 2007 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 2013.LEXUS GS450H 2007, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS450H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD BANGING NOISE HEARD FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT CAME TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT¿S INSURANCE COMPANY BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,080. KMJ .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46080 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTHBC96S475. Lexus Gs450h 2007 problem was reported in NASHUA, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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