2009 Lexus GS problems and owner complaints

I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO LEXUS AND THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS EXACT YEAR AND MAKE AND MODEL FOR THE CARS ENGINE MISFIRING. LEXUS HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A CAMPAIGN TO FIX THIS VERY ISSUE AND HAVE CONFIRMED MY CAR NEEDS THE WORK DONE BUT HAS SAID THEY WILL BE OF NO SERVICE TO ME. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FIXED FOR OTHER CUSTOMERS IN THE SAME SITUATION BUT I FEEL AS THOUGH LEXUS IS DIRECTLY IGNORING ME FOR A SERIOUS PROBLEM. *JS

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HEARD POP FROM ENGINE LOST POWER. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF HIGHWAY AT 10 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS WITH ENGINE BANGING. MADE IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE ENGINE ROCKER ARM IN CYLINDER 3 BROKE.LEXUS WAS NO HELP, AS MY 5 YEAR ENGINE WARRANT EXPIRED. *TR

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AFTER HAVING THE CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR REPLACED DUE TO THE RECALL, I NOTICED MY CAR WAS BURNING A LOT OF OIL BUT THERE WAS NO LEAK. MY CAR WOULD BE OUT OF OIL 1,800 MILE PRIOR TO ME NEXT OIL CHANGE AND I WOULD NEED TO ADD 2 QUARTS OF OIL TO MY CAR. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO BE LOOKED AT, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS OIL SEEPAGE IN THE TIMING CHAIN AREA WHICH IS A $3,500 REPAIR. THE MORE I RESEARCH, THE MORE I'M FINDING THAT PEOPLE ARE STATING THIS IS RELATED TO THE RECALL PERFORMED.

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THE ENGINE HAS BEEN BURN OIL RAPIDLY. I WENT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE TECH INFORMED ME THAT THE ENGINE IS DOWN TO 2 QUARTZ OF ENGINE OIL. I HAVE KEPT THE CAR ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. ONE OF THE CUSTOMER AS THE DEALER SHIP THAT I HAD A CONVERSATION STATED THAT HE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM WHERE LEXUS CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE ENGINE EXPLODED. I WENT ONLINE TO CHECK AND IT SEEMS LEXUS GS MODEL FROM 2006-2011 HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS. LEXUS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE COST FOR THE FIX. IT IS IRRESPONSIBLE FOR LEXUS N…

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WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHILE IN DRIVE THE RPMS RANDOMLY INCREASE FROM 500 TO 1000 AND THE CAR INCHES UP UNLESS I APPLY MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES. THIS IS USUALLY NOTICEABLE WHILE I AM IN THE DRIVE-THRU AT FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS WHILE WAITING IN LINE. WHILE WAITING FOR 5 OR SO MINUTES IT USUALLY OCCURS 2-3 TIMES. I RARELY NOTICE IT HAPPEN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AS THEY USUALLY DON'T LAST THAT LONG. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A WEEK.

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I started my car in the morning and when I started the engine it was an instant extreme rough idle with the engine light and traction control light blinking on my dashboard and the engine cuts out on its own. I have my car at a Toyota dealership since it’s closer than the Lexus dealership and they have ran an extensive testing diagnostic on my car resulting in a valve stuck open and a valve spring fell out. I have kept up the regular maintenance on my car, like every 5,000 miles fully synthetic oil changes, premium gas, regularly checking for r…

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THE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS DEVELOPED BLACK SPOTS WITHIN THE GLASS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF IT. THERE IS TSB (L-SB-0043-16} BUT NOT A RECALL... THE LEXUS BELONGED TO MY FATHER THAT PASSED AWAY AND NEVER REALLY DROVE THE CAR

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REAR VIEW MIRROR IS BEING DISCOLORED WITH BLACK SPOTS

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SAFETY ISSUE: LEXUS GS 350 2008 HAS THE ISSUE OF REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS LOOSING UNDER THE GLASS THE SPECIAL TEXTURE. LEXUS COMPANY SAVED MONEY AND REPLACED HIGH QUALITY OF REAR VIEW MIRROR TO CHEAP STRUCTURE. MIRROR LOOKS LIKE FROM THE LATE 19TH CENTURY. APPEARANCE OF REAR VIEW MIRROR IS SCRATCHED UP WITH RANDOM BLACK SPOTS, FOGGY TO THE POINT THAT YOU CANNOT SEE THROUGH IT DURING THE LATE DARK HOURS OF THE EVENING AND NIGHT. EVEN THOUGH THE TOP OF THE GLASS IS SMOOTH WITHOUT ANY TRACE OF NEGLECT. THIS ISSUE STARTED TO…

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RECALLS

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I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55MPH. I DID NOT SEE ANY ROCKS OR OTHER OBJECTS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE IN MOTION. THE INSIDE COVER WAS CLOSED, AND NO GLASS CAME INTO THE CAR.

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Customer notice deterioration of the seat and proceeding monitoring the seat it was observed in 2021, 2023 & 2014 that while utilizing the seat heating electrical component the seat developed cracks as the heat released a burning sensation to the skin.

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The component issue is the dashboard. The dashboard has deteriorated and melted to a sticky, shiny tar with a major shine that is causing a glare and potential blind spot will driving. The problem with my vehicle has been a known issue with several models experiencing similar issues. The manufacture has a habit of not fixing the problem until many attempts made by the owner to rectify the problem or denies the claim that it meets a service bulletin that has expired as in my case.

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In October 2019 my engine upon start made a knocking/rattling sound. The engine noise continued even after the car was warm. The vacuum pump was diagnosed by the dealership and it was repaired under the manufacturer's warranty. From my understanding, the failure of the vacuum pump could cause the brakes to not respond. In December 2023 the vacuum pump displayed the same knocking/rattling sounds and the dealer diagnosed the vacuum pump as requiring replacement. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms, other than the noise.

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While A/C is on, passenger side AC vent is blowing warm air while driver side and back seat AC vents are blowing cold air. Lowering the cabin air temperature controls do not correct the issue. It makes the car temperature get hot and uncomfortable, which becomes distracting when driving.

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THE VEHICLE LOST THE POWER ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. AFTER TOWING THE VEHICLE TO NEAR BY AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WERE OFF; HOWEVER THE STEERING WHEEL IS 90 DEGREE OFF THE CENTER PLUS WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AFS LIGHT (BLINKING), TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WERE ALL ON. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETECT OR CORRECT THIS PROBLEM SO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT DETECT WHAT CAUSED THE WHEEL TO TURNED AND LIGHTS…

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AS I WAS DRIVING, ALL THE SUDDEN I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TO MAKE TURNS. I NOTICED THAT THE P/S LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCHES ON THE INTERNET AND I FOUND OUT THAT SEVERAL TOYOTA & LEXUS VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR POWER STEERING AND EMC FAILURE PROBLEM. SO WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME ALL THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN DONE AND THERE IS NO EMC FAILURE RECALL AT THIS MOMENT. BUT THERE WAS A EMC RECALL ON THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL. I ASSUME THAT THEY MIGHT BE USING THE SAME PARTS ON MY CAR AND THAT SHOULD BE RECALLE…

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STEERING RACK FAILURE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. PROBLEM DISCOVERED PRIOR TO ANY POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. *TR

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SEPTEMBER 27TH 2017 - 2013 LEXUS GS 350 FOR 26432 FROM SANTA MONICA LEXUS IN LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA SOLD THE CAR WITHOUT THE DEALER REVEALING RECALLS ON THE CAR BY CALIFORNIA LAW IT IS ILLEGAL TO NOT DISCLOSE INFORMATION ON NOVEMBER 2ND 2018 17 HE WAS MY ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED LATER I FOUND OUT THAT HER HAIR BACK WOULD NOT EVEN HAVE TO BELIEVE IN THE DEALER DID NOT DISCLOSE THAT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE WHICH IS A LOOFAH JANUARY 1ST OF 2019 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER TELLING ME TO RETURN A CAR BECAUSE OF DASHBOARD RECALL DEALERSHIP D…

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The contact owns a 2014 Lexus GS450. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds, the electric power steering assist failed to operate as needed, causing the steering wheel to become stuck. The steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the alternator, but the failure persisted. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 141,000. The VIN was not available.

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You can feel the steering wheel stiffen and lock into place at highway speeds requiring some force to unbind it and turn.

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I am experiencing a persistent and potentially hazardous steering issue with my 2016 Lexus GS 350 AWD (Luxury Package). At highway speeds (typically 60 mph and above), the steering exhibits a distinct "sticky" or "notchy" sensation around the center position. Specifically, the steering wheel resists small corrective inputs when driving straight and appears to "stick" in place before releasing and allowing directional change. This results in delayed response when attempting to maintain lane position and requires greater-than-normal force to over…

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The system which has intermittent failure on my 2017 Lexus GS350 is the lane keeping assistance safety option. The system seems to work almost perfectly on straight highways. But highways with curves seem to fail at about a 50% rate and human intervention is quickly required. The car is available for inspection and demonstration of the system failure on a nearby winding road. My safety and my wife's safety were put at risk when I realized that my car was heading for a curb and not making ANY correction. I have not taken it to a dealer or any…

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When driving at highway speeds (65mph-75mph) the steering rack in Lexus gs350 (4th generation models) will seem “sticky” on “swooping turns”. A slight jerk is the only way to get out of this sticky feeling. The steering racks have been a major issue with these cars and seem fairly frequent to malfunction. I personally think, considering safety standpoint, the steering rack should be recalled. This issue is very prevalent in many Lexus/toyota models with electronic steering racks (not just the gs350 model) This is my 3rd GS350 (2nd one with this…

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HEADLAMP (AFS) DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. RIGHT HEADLAMP SUPPOSED TO BE AUTO LEVELING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND FACES TO THE GROUND. ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX IT WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THEY DID. (AFS) HAS NEVER WORKED AND RIGHT HEADLAMP FALLS AND FACES TO THE GROUND AND WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP HOW TO FIX IT MY SELF. HEADLAMPS ALSO WOULD TURN OFF AT NIGHT AND NOT WORK AND WAS ON A TRIP AND HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THEY WANTED TO TURN BACK ON AGAIN. THE HEADLAMP STILL TODAY DOES NOT FACE AT NORMAL DEGREE AND CANNOT SEE ON THE RI…

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THE BRAKES ALWAYS MAKE ALOT OF NOISE AND JUST HATE THE CAR. *TR

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM,VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING IT TO BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS OF LEXUS/TOYOTAS PRODUCED AROUND THIS TIME. INSTEAD OF WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT (WHICH MY CAR NO LONGER QUALIFIES FOR), THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SO ALL VEHICLES WITH THIS FAULTY COMPONENT CAN BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS QUOTED FROM THE DEALER AT $3800!

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ERROR CODE C1267 LOAD SENSING SWITCH FAILED... ABS LIGHTS ON TRACTON LIGHTS ON.

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AIR BAG OR SELT BELT DID NOT DEPLOY

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OVER SEVERAL YEARS THE REARVIEW MIRROR HAS BECOME DISCOLORED WITH RUST COLORED SPOTS AND STREAKS WHICH MAKE IMPAIRS VISIBILITY. THIS WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND MOST RECENTLY CORPORATE; WHILE THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE THEY REFUSE TO ISSUE A RECALL OR REPLACE THE PART. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED AMONG OWNERS OF GS AND IS VEHICLES. *TR

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REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFECTIVE : SCRATCHED AND DIS COLORED

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS GET STUCK IN THE UP POSITION AND DO NOT WORK. MALFUNCTIONING WIPERS, NO ERROR CODE WITH NO FIX. VERY DANGEROUS UNDER EXTREME WEATHER CONDTIONS WHERE WIPERS ARE NEEDED. NOT WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM A TOYOTA PRODUCT. I DEMAND THIS BE FIXED AS I'VE HAD MUCH OLDER CARS WITH NO ISSUES OF WIPERS MALFUNCTION. I COULD CRASH, DIE OR INJURY SOMEONE BECAUSE OF THIS FAILURE. THE CAR HAS ONLY 41,900 MILES ON IT AND THE WIPERS ARE BARELY USED. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING! IT IS NOT BECAUSE I DID SOMETHING TO THE WIPERS EITHER. I HAVE NEVER GO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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SMELL OF GAS IN THE MAIN CABIN ALL OF THE SUDDEN WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. UPON EXITING CAR, SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

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Lexus issued a recall on fuel pressure sensor. The vehicle was taken to dealership to remedy the issue. The recalled part failed again. Lexus refused to fix the defective part.

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FUEL ECONOMY BECAME VERY POOR. FOLLOWING DAY HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR CAR RUNNING LEAN. WENT TO FILL UP CAR AT GAS STATION, AND AFTER IT WAS FILLED IT WOULD NOT START AND JUST CRANK. AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS AND THROTTLING THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND FINALLY STARTED. CAR WAS THEN PARKED AFTER MOVING TO A SAFE LOCATION.

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Car parked in driveway; started engine, shifted into gear, and before I even accelerated, the engine roared and the car lunged forward. Lexus traveled approximmately 50 feet and crashed into the neighbor's concrete wall across the street. I was injured (broken ribs, etc.) and the car was totaled.When reporting accident to insurance company (USAA) I asked representative to have car inspected due to accident circumstances. I do not know if they did an inspection as I was in hospital and at home recuperating. NO prior issue of this type.

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During highway driving speeds low pressure fuel pump is showing symptoms of issues. Car will cut off while driving and requires 12V battery reset. Low pressure fuel pump will make noise similar to a “ humming “ noise from underneath rear seats of the vehicle. Lexus corporate is refusing to perform and include my 2016 Lexus GS-F for the open recall. Lexus manufacturer recall ID : 26LB05 ; NHTSA recall ID : 26V222.

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I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES DURING THE PERIOD THEY OFFERED IT. I WAS TURNED AWAY BOTH TIMES AND ONLY AFTER THE "REPAIR PERIOD" ENDED WAS I INFORMED THAT THERE WAS ONE TO BEGIN WITH. I'VE READ ABOUT MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME. MY CARE NOW NEEDS TWO TO THREE QUARTS OF OIL PER MONTH AND I WAS SCREWED OUT OF MY REPAIR. NOW WE HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I'VE READ QUITE A FEW THINGS ONLINE ABOUT TEMPORARILY REPAIRING THIS AIRBAG HARNESS MYSELF BUT THATS NOT A SOLUTION …

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DRIVERS SIDE KNEE AIRBAG REPORTING CODES OF SHORT IN SQUIB CIRCUIT WHICH COMES AND GOES. AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WHEN ACTIVE. ALSO RANDOMLY REPORTS A CODE WITH OPEN IN SQUIB CIRCUIT WHICH ALSO COMES AND GOES. HISTORY REPORTS HAS THE CODES ACTIVE AND CLEAR. CODES ARE PRESENT AND WILL NOT CLEAR AT THIS TIME. THIS IS HAPPENING IN ALL SCENARIO'S OF MOVEMENT AND PARKED CONDITIONS. CODES ARE STILL PRESENT WHEN STARTED IN THE MORNING AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT.

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THE REPLACEMENT OF MY DEFECTIVE AIRBAG IS TAKING FAR TOO LONG. LEXUS OFFERED TO GIVE US AN ECONOMY SIZE RENTAL CAR BUT, THAT IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR MY FAMILY SO I HAVE CONTINUED TO DRIVE MY UNSAFE CAR. LEXUS HAS NOT GIVEN US ANY INDICATION AS TO WHEN THE REPLACEMENT WILL BE MADE. WE JUST PRAY WE ARE NOT IN AN ACCIDENT OF ANY KIND.

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AIR BAG OR SELT BELT DID NOT DEPLOY

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HEADLAMP (AFS) DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. RIGHT HEADLAMP SUPPOSED TO BE AUTO LEVELING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND FACES TO THE GROUND. ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX IT WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THEY DID. (AFS) HAS NEVER WORKED AND RIGHT HEADLAMP FALLS AND FACES TO THE GROUND AND WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP HOW TO FIX IT MY SELF. HEADLAMPS ALSO WOULD TURN OFF AT NIGHT AND NOT WORK AND WAS ON A TRIP AND HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THEY WANTED TO TURN BACK ON AGAIN. THE HEADLAMP STILL TODAY DOES NOT FACE AT NORMAL DEGREE AND CANNOT SEE ON THE RI…

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BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT NIGHT. I AM TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, WATER GETS INTO THE SEALED HEAD LAMP AND SHORTS OUT THE BALIST. *TR I WAS ALMOST HIT AS ANOTHER CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME BEFORE I REALIZED BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAD SHORTED OUT. THEY TURN BACK ON ONCE RESET BUT GO OUT WITH OUT WARNING.

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NEARLY CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF A LEXUS SEDAN SLOWING FOR FULL SPEED TOLL PAYMENT. EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS, THERE WAS NO INDICATION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HEAVY RAIN WAS AFFECTING VISIBILITY AND THE LACK OF ANY REAR LIGHT INDICATIONS NEARLY LEAD TO A MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH. I BELIEVE THIS CONDITION EXISTS ON MOST VEHICLES WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND MAY VERY WELL HAVE LED TO NUMEROUS FATAL ACCIDENTS. NO LIGHT ON THE READ OF A VEHICLE DURING POOR VISIBILITY CONDITIONS CAN NO DOUBT LEAD TO RE-END CRASHES. *…

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