bellamonie

My 2010 ES has started developping streaks down the door handle after I've finished washing the car. Took it in to a detailer hoping he would tell me what I was doing wrong. Instead he told me that he sees this problem on Lexus vehicles. He says when lifting slowly on the handle and looking underneat it, you will notice a small piece of rubber that covers the nuts holding the door handle. He says the nuts are rusting and this is what causes the streaking. He says this is a problem and Lexus has not adressed it, if it goes over the car's 48 month warranty. Does anybody else have this problem? Not interested in having all 4 door panels removed and replacing the nuts on all handles.

rx300mm

I started noticing rust stains on 2 door handles, about 1yr ago. Mine is 2007, It is true, this known issue with ES350, do a search on this forum and there is few postings on it.

ipotkonjak

The issue has been going on for years. Toyota's too. Search for Ru5Ty posting. He provides an excellent summary. I know it has been a while, how did you resolve the problem? Has Lexus stepped up for this problem?

bellamonie

i traded it in on a GS. 2014, different handles, probably they corrected it since 2010. No streaking