2007 Lexus GS450H Engine Problems

“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus GS450H. While the vehicle was parked, a loud unknown noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine, stability control, and electronic stability program warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle vibrated severely when restarted and failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”

“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. …”