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Lexus IS250 and IS350 Dashboard Defect Possible Lawsuit

Old 07-28-14, 09:26 PM
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Old 07-28-14, 09:32 PM
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Strange. My 07 is350 I bought used in 2011 doesn't have this issue. However, it is garaged most of the time and I do put on my windshield sun blocker during the day at work and I've been treating the dash and panels with 303 protectant. No signs of melting after 7 years. But in for updates.

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Old 07-28-14, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by istarzan
Strange. My 07 is350 I bought used in 2011 doesn't have this issue. However, it is garaged most of the time and I do put on my windshield sun blocker during the day at work and I've been treating the dash and panels with 303 protectant. No signs of melting after 7 years. But in for updates.
I have a 08 IS350. No issues here either. It seems like it happens mostly in Florida?
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lol my dashboard picture made it in at the 1:15 mark.
Old 07-29-14, 12:48 AM
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same with my car, MY07 and it gets sticky if I leave it in the sun for a while, i've always boast about the quality of Lexus but this time...
Old 07-29-14, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SirGoat
same with my car, MY07 and it gets sticky if I leave it in the sun for a while, i've always boast about the quality of Lexus but this time...
File a complaint! The more people that do it, the better our chances. The link is on the first page.
Old 07-29-14, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by smokyis350



I have a 08 IS350. No issues here either. It seems like it happens mostly in Florida?
SoCal checking in here. Only had mine since March ( '06 IS350) but the dash is sticky and chunks out easily if you bump it with a nail or scrape the sun shield across it installing/removing it. Previous owner reported it being garage kept, and judging by the immaculate condition inside/outside/under the car I have no reason to believe otherwise.
Old 07-29-14, 03:45 PM
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Another article was written about this issue here in S Fla. I wonder if Toyota will actually replace these dashes considering the increasing bad press about them.

Link: http://www.nbcmiami.com/investigatio...FlowFB_MIBrand
Old 07-29-14, 06:31 PM
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Just watched the entire video; well-done actually, and clearly shows the issue 2IS owner are having.
Old 07-31-14, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Gville350
Just watched the entire video; well-done actually, and clearly shows the issue 2IS owner are having.
Haha thanks im glad that its finally getting some notice and that we might have a chance to get this issue solved =D
Old 07-31-14, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by flattire
Haha thanks im glad that its finally getting some notice and that we might have a chance to get this issue solved =D
I just hope that if Toyota does do something about it, it wont only be for Florida. If it is, it'll be very disappointing to say the least
Old 08-14-14, 03:03 PM
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I just got off the phone with the Ferraro Law Firm representing this case in FL. I'm in SoCal and wanted to know if they were accepting class members from Ca. They are and she mentioned if anyone else wants to sign up they can call or email her for the class registration paperwork. There is a strong chance this will get enough attention to get Lexus to make it right. If interested her contact info is as follows:
email: Nari Bauta (ncb@ferrarolaw.com)
phone: (1-800-275-3332) ask for Nari
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Originally Posted by Phaetal
I just got off the phone with the Ferraro Law Firm
Thanks for the update/information.
Old 08-16-14, 03:46 AM
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I reside in Hawaii and have the same issue happening to me as we speak. I just e-mailed Nari and hope to hear about any updates soon.
Old 08-16-14, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Phaetal
I just got off the phone with the Ferraro Law Firm representing this case in FL. I'm in SoCal and wanted to know if they were accepting class members from Ca. They are and she mentioned if anyone else wants to sign up they can call or email her for the class registration paperwork. There is a strong chance this will get enough attention to get Lexus to make it right. If interested her contact info is as follows:
email: Nari Bauta (ncb@ferrarolaw.com)
phone: (1-800-275-3332) ask for Nari

Just updated the post - thanks

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