2009 Lexus IS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Lexus IS, 18% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on a northern california highway on 12/23/2016, I heard a huge explosion and saw that my sunroof had exploded. I immediately closed the hatch to prevent glass from coming into the vehicle. When I pulled over and got out to look at the damage, I noticed that the glass was pushed up - indicating that it had exploded outward not inward (as in something falling on it).”
NHTSA complaint #10937714, filed 2016-12, 82,000 miles“The safety issue with my vehicle IS the melting dashboard, it seems to be common with vehicles like mine. The stick-glue like substance IS not only a nuisance but also a safety hazard. It creates a glare on the windshield that makes it nearly impossible to look straight forward, especially during afternoon hours of driving. At times I have to lean to one side or the other. The gooey substance and gashes along with the safety concern over the glare in my opinion call for a recall. This IS not normal. Please look into this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10626542, filed 2014-08, 51,000 miles“My dash board IS melting. It IS really sticky and produce a glare on windshield when driving in the direction of sun. It IS becoming very difficult to see. There IS a recall on other years and models. Recall should be reevaluated to include all cars effected by this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10732598, filed 2015-07, 55,000 miles“The dashboard IS melting, it gets sticky and when driving in the sun there's a noticeable glare that makes it hard to drive. And the same thing IS happening to the driver side door.”
NHTSA complaint #10621778, filed 2014-08, 36,000 miles“I was driving on hwy 32 when I heard a loud explosion and glass shattering. I pulled over to inspect my vehicle. I noted no physical damage to the outside of my vehicle. I got back in my vehicle to inspect the windows. I pulled back the visor to my sunroof and there was glass everywhere with a big hole in the middle. I exited the vehicle to see if an object had hit my sunroof and found no objects, other than pieces of glass.”
NHTSA complaint #10583406, filed 2014-04Related service bulletins
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10060828Jan 30, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 44% |
| 2012 | 4 | 22% |
| 2011 | 4 | 27% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 18% |
| 2008 | 13 | 13% |
| 2007 | 23 | 19% |
| 2006 | 29 | 20% |
| 2005 | 1 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Lexus IS
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus IS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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