2007 Lexus IS 250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“The rear view mirror has black lines on it, which indicates the coating behind the mirror is deteriorating in some way. I looked up the issue now and realized this is a more widespread issue. Some customers online have indicated it's hard to see anything using the rear view camera, thou my rear view has not go to that point.”

“The dashboard is sticky, chipping and melting resulting in a blinding glare on the driver side wind shield. The glare reduces and hinders visibility and it has become a safety concern and hazard. The dash and door panel are so soft that anytime I bump it with my nail or ring, a chunk of the dash comes out. This melting is a potential hazard for the function of the air bags.”

“My dash has been melting for several months now, it doesn't matter if I use something to block out the sun. Not only is the dash melting, it is breaking off in chunks in certain areas. When you touch it, it is sticky and leaves a print of whatever touched it. I am not able to clean it and it leaves a bad glare from the sun when you are driving. This isn't the first case I have read about this - what is going to be done, if anything.”

“I own a 2007 Lexus is250 and the interior is melting. The dashboard has a glossy, sticky residue that has made driving during the day in sunny conditions impossible. The residue causes a glare that hinders my ability to see while driving. So much so that I almost missed a stop sign! The door panels are melting to the point that if you touch them the material sticks to your hands and clothing or just falls off and when I get it on my hands it causes a rash. I've contacted Lexus and submitted a request to have these parts replaced and I was quickly denied. …”

“The dashboard of my 07 Lexus IS 250 has been oozing a greasy unknown chemical. Aside from being unsightly and dirty, this sticky dashboard poses a severe safety issue. On sunny days, very common in s.florida, the chemical ooze produces a glare on the windshield that impairs the driver from having a clear unobstructed view of the road. I almost struck a pedestrian due to the fact that he was unseen by me due to the blind spot created by the glare. Luckily, I was able to stop in time. Being able to clearly view the road is essential in conducting a vehicle safely. …”