Lexus 350 Paint Problems Haunt Buyers
Lexus paint problems are sending buyers into overdrive, with many venting their frustration on the Internet via automotive forums. Their common complaint: Paint chipping issues with the Lexus 350, a pricey automobile that runs upwards of $35,000.
Lexus buyers apparently have been voicing complaints about Lexus paint issues for several years now, with no resolution in sight. Lexus dealers provide an array of “reasons” for the problems, ranging from insects stuck in the protective cover to rail dust that settles during shipping. Buffing and retouching reportedly provide only a band-aid solution.
Lexus, incidentally, is a division of Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota is the Japanese car company that has been in the news lately for defects and problems associated with brakes on new Prius hybrids. Those problems have now led to the recall of 8.5 million vehicles. Earlier this week, the government ordered Toyota to turn over documents related to the recalls, pressing to find out how long the automaker knew about the safety defects before taking action.
If you purchased or leased a Lexus automobile and experienced chipped or nicked paint or scratches on the painted surface, contact us today. We would like to hear from you.
March 15th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
I have a Lexus ES350 that is under 2 years old and has so many paint chips that it looks like crap for a car this recent. Not only are there chips but the car is beginning to show surface rust as well. I have complained to the dealer and they did a touch up and applied a compound at my expense. I have the car for another 2 years and am concerned what it will look like at that point as it is a leased vehicle and i dont want any problems with Lexus when i return it.
Roy Latham