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2008 LEXUS RX — VISIBILITY/WIPER

crash · 2111546 · 2025-07-18

Vehicle

Make
LEXUS
Model
RX
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Speed
65 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

While driving my 2008 Lexus RX 350 on a hot day, the gum-like material from the interior door trim began to peel and smear across the inside of the driver’s side window as the window was rolled down. This completely obscured my view of the side mirror and rear surroundings, causing a sudden and dangerous loss of visibility. As a result, I was unable to see a nearby vehicle and collided with it while changing lanes. This appears to be a design flaw in the materials used in the door trim, which degrade and become sticky with heat and age, creating a serious safety hazard. This is not a cosmetic issue—it directly compromises driver visibility and safety.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11674509
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown