2008 Lexus RX Hybrid Brakes Problems

“My vehicle was in motion and failed to properly break which therefore ended hitting an older model bmw at approx 45mph. The airbags inflated sending some type of metal shards to my right lower abdomen that resulted in massive bleeding.”

“While attempting to back into a parking space, accelerator stuck in down position, brakes locked up, engine accelerated to very fast rate, steering would not respond resulting in my car slamming into front end of car parked behind me at a high rate of speed. My car then accelerated forward continuing at a very high rate of speed across parking lot and hitting another car broadside which finally stopped my car. My car was a total loss as deemed by my insurance company.”

“I recently purchased (07/17/12) a 2008 used rx400h, I quickly noticed that while braking if the road has any bumps or unevenness the vehicle surges forward during the braking process and then resumes braking after the surge. This happens consistently when there are any bumps in the pavement. This is very frightening as it could easily cause an accident since the braking is interrupted and the car actually accelerates when it should be slowing down! …”

“I was coming back from my first oil change from crown Lexus dealer. I was pulling into a parking space and the car would not stop even when my foot is on the brake. I tried to steer away from the concrete wall in front but the front left side still hit the wall. The car was damaged and the wall is damaged. The cost of the damaged is 9,000-10,000. Right now is being fixed by my insurance company. The model of the car is Lexus rx400h year 2008.”

“The road was snowy and slippery, but not icy. When the vehicle about 50 feet ahead of me stopped for the traffic light, I applied the brakes, but to no effect. My vehicle did not slow, and I didn't hear the noise of the anti-lock brake system. I chose to go off the road and hit a pipe railing rather than the tanker truck that was stopped in front of me. Other vehicles at the same location had no problem stopping. Copies of my correspondence with toyota are available. Toyota only road tested the vehicle on dry pavement.”