2017 Lexus RX350 Brakes Problems

“The emergency assistance brake system was activated and it reduced speed when vehicle was stopped ahead of me but would not respond to my braking. My vehicle slid into other vehicle at 6.8 MPH (see attached report). I tried to apply more pressure to brakes but the vehicle did not respond to my brake pressurei was proceeding straight on city road”

“The transmission on this vehicle is bad! The dealer keeps saying it's normal in the learning phase, but there is no way all of this sputtering and hesitation is normal for any vehicle, let alone a luxury one. The tachometer jumps, jerks and sputters as well if you watch it. The pre-collision break system is also severely flawed. It has braked so hard that it screetched and no one was even around me!!!!! This clearly almost gave me a heart attack three times now. …”

“Sometimes when I try to start the car, the brake pedal will not depress, I get a message that says “brake power low”, and the car won’t start. There is a recall on 2017 rxs for an improperly installed brake booster, but it doesn’t cover this VIN. From reading about similar complaints from other rx owners that are able to solve the problem by replacing the brake booster, I think that is the problem. Because of that, I think the recall does not cover all vehicles affected and should be expanded.”

“Pulled into hotel parking lot at 11:05am (perfect weather - parking lot empty) and ,after turning into the parking spot at a slow speed, the car suddenly accelerated and hit the side of the hotel. The building wasn't damaged, but the car had serious frontal damage. The hotel manager didn't call the police so there isn't a police report. The air bags did not go off. …”

“When attempting to start the vehicle an error message displays that braking power is low. It states stop in a safe place. Dealer has advised this condition is normal and no repairs recommended. The vehicle is stationary and can not be started.”