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My used Lexus IS250 has a soft, sticky dash that scratches and mars easily.
11-04-13, 07:53 PM
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I don't think it's related to cleaners -- though using it doesn't help. There are people that doesn't use anything and the problem occurs. I think anything older than late 2008 IS will have the issue (from what I understand, Lexus changed the dash construction on later models).
This seems to come from trying to design soft touchable dash for luxury cars. How often does anyone touch the dash? I would rather have a solid dash without these issues. The newer 2014 IS has "leather" cover. Hopefully that can withstand the heat and doesn't crack in 5 years.
This seems to come from trying to design soft touchable dash for luxury cars. How often does anyone touch the dash? I would rather have a solid dash without these issues. The newer 2014 IS has "leather" cover. Hopefully that can withstand the heat and doesn't crack in 5 years.
11-04-13, 10:33 PM
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You should contact Lexus corporate to see if they're willing to cover the parts. There are people who have been able to get Lexus to cover the parts and you only pay for labor at the dealer.
Another solution that someone did is to use some kind of chemical to completely strip away the soft sticky part, leaving a hard dash -- that doesn't look bad from what I can tell.
Another solution that someone did is to use some kind of chemical to completely strip away the soft sticky part, leaving a hard dash -- that doesn't look bad from what I can tell.
11-09-13, 08:31 AM
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Oh yeah, I had a bad experience cleaning the inside glass too. My hand slipped and my thumbnail grooved the top of a door panel. Keep your fingernails short! Be careful when cleaning windows too.
11-10-13, 10:28 AM
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I purchased a used 06 is350 with 100+ miles. My car is going into the dealer for the cam gear recall and I'll ask them about this issue.
I also have a problem on the drivers door pannel where your hand would grab it. That area has chipping sections that are driving me crazy!!!
My car was garage kept but the dash is starting to get sticky. I had the entire wined sheild tinted with ceramic tint. I then used black Majic interior detail cleaner on the entire surface. The dash has soaked up about five bottles in the last two weeks. It's a very grease chemical but seems to be working.
I also have a problem on the drivers door pannel where your hand would grab it. That area has chipping sections that are driving me crazy!!!
My car was garage kept but the dash is starting to get sticky. I had the entire wined sheild tinted with ceramic tint. I then used black Majic interior detail cleaner on the entire surface. The dash has soaked up about five bottles in the last two weeks. It's a very grease chemical but seems to be working.
11-13-13, 09:41 AM
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Thanks to everyone who has posted about this issue. I too have it on my 07 IS 250. That condition has been that way for a year before I finally decided to research about it and found this. Took it to the dealer who took pictures and sent it to corporate. Their first offer was 10% off. I countered with they pay the dash and I'll pay the labor since that is what they have done for others. Two weeks later they called and said that would work. It's now on back order so I'm waiting for it to come in. They said labor would be about $330.
11-13-13, 05:57 PM
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Thanks to everyone who has posted about this issue. I too have it on my 07 IS 250. That condition has been that way for a year before I finally decided to research about it and found this. Took it to the dealer who took pictures and sent it to corporate. Their first offer was 10% off. I countered with they pay the dash and I'll pay the labor since that is what they have done for others. Two weeks later they called and said that would work. It's now on back order so I'm waiting for it to come in. They said labor would be about $330.
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11-14-13, 01:58 PM
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This year I purchased an '07 IS250 from Sterling McCall Lexus in Houston, TX. At first I thought the dash was just shiny from something they'd detailed the car with. Then I realized that the shiny wouldn't wipe off and the dash was also sticky. After a few days in the Houston sun (the car originated in California) the problem got worse. I took it in for service and they said that I'd need a new dash. No mention of a TSB or it being a known problem. Nobody gave me an explanation as to why. The problem also exists with both front door panels.
I forked over about $1200 for a new dash. I replaced the passenger side door panel with a 2010 I found on ebay (NIB) for $200.
This year I purchased an '07 IS250 from Sterling McCall Lexus in Houston, TX. At first I thought the dash was just shiny from something they'd detailed the car with. Then I realized that the shiny wouldn't wipe off and the dash was also sticky. After a few days in the Houston sun (the car originated in California) the problem got worse. I took it in for service and they said that I'd need a new dash. No mention of a TSB or it being a known problem. Nobody gave me an explanation as to why. The problem also exists with both front door panels.
I forked over about $1200 for a new dash. I replaced the passenger side door panel with a 2010 I found on ebay (NIB) for $200.
11-18-13, 06:50 AM
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I was told by lexus of tampa bay that the dash will be $500 In labor!!! Why do I have to pay for labor for a defective item. Also they will not fix door panels. All 4 door panels have chunks missing and dash is CRACKED. So mad.... So I am not paying labor, I don't have the extra money for that. It's not fair.
02-20-14, 02:48 PM
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Same issue as everyone here. So sad to see this beautiful car melt away. Bought new in 2006 is250. I got Lexus corp to cover the parts and labor is on me. The problem is why is labor 500+! Anyone have a friend at JM lexus in Pompano? Would greatly help me out.