Some Lexus GX owners have reported their vehicles showing signs of plastic deformation when parked in the sun. Could it be a manufacturing issue, or something else like solar convergence? What do you all think?
This is why I always avoid buying the first model year, no matter how reputable the manufacturer is. Toyota and Lexus have had a good track record, but recently they’ve been slipping. Just look at issues with Tacomas, Tundras, and now this.
@Morgan
From what the article says, it’s only a couple of people reporting this, and there are thousands of these SUVs on the road. Seems more like a freak occurrence than a widespread problem.
Quincy said:
@Morgan
From what the article says, it’s only a couple of people reporting this, and there are thousands of these SUVs on the road. Seems more like a freak occurrence than a widespread problem.
Exactly. Toyota and Lexus will probably cover any issues under warranty anyway.
@Morgan
Maybe it’s better to avoid their body-on-frame models for now until they iron these things out.
Shane said:
@Morgan
Maybe it’s better to avoid their body-on-frame models for now until they iron these things out.
Wait, isn’t the GX a unibody design?
Shane said:
@Morgan
Maybe it’s better to avoid their body-on-frame models for now until they iron these things out.
Wait, isn’t the GX a unibody design?
Nope, it’s body-on-frame, like the Land Cruiser and their trucks.
@Shane
Huh, interesting. Does that mean it’s less likely to have this issue?
@Morgan
Well, someone has to buy the first model year. Otherwise, how would they ever get real-world feedback?
@Morgan
The difference is that Toyota usually fixes their problems and sometimes extends warranties or issues recalls. American brands? They’ll just slap in the same faulty part and shrug when it breaks again.
@Logan
It’s not always perfect. For example, Toyota had ball joint issues on older 4Runners and Sequoias, and only specific years were covered under recall even though the parts were the same.
Kai said:
@Logan
It’s not always perfect. For example, Toyota had ball joint issues on older 4Runners and Sequoias, and only specific years were covered under recall even though the parts were the same.
Don’t forget about the Tacoma frame rust problems. They only fixed it after a class-action lawsuit.
Kai said:
@Logan
It’s not always perfect. For example, Toyota had ball joint issues on older 4Runners and Sequoias, and only specific years were covered under recall even though the parts were the same.
A lot of those were US-made Toyotas. This issue seems to involve Japan-made ones.
@Logan
People rag on Ford all the time, but at least they address recalls promptly. Toyota’s engine problems with the new Tundra have been going on for years now, and they still haven’t completely resolved them.
@Logan
You Toyota fans always have to twist things to make them look good, huh?
@Zion
Could this be caused by reflective surfaces nearby? I’ve heard of this happening with modern windows that have heat-reflective coatings. A friend’s house siding melted because of something similar.
@Zion
There’s a Scotty Kilmer video about a Toyota with similar trim melting. Seems like it’s the same issue.
Parker said:
@Zion
There’s a Scotty Kilmer video about a Toyota with similar trim melting. Seems like it’s the same issue.
Scotty Kilmer? Come on, that guy is not exactly reliable.
Parker said:
@Zion
There’s a Scotty Kilmer video about a Toyota with similar trim melting. Seems like it’s the same issue.
Scotty Kilmer? Come on, that guy is not exactly reliable.
Maybe, but the car in his video had the exact same issue.
I can only imagine how this forum would react if this were a Land Rover.