premature rusting

Asked by Lexusowner May 03, 2011 at 04:25 PM about the 2009 Lexus RX 350 AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I'm a 2009 rx 350 owner and I'm experiencing premature rusting on the front of the hood. Dealer attributes it to gravel damage but I know different. Any other RX 350 owner experiencing this curious phenomenon? Thanx

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My guess is that more people have this problem then they want to admit to. I just bought a 2009 RX350 and the front and the hood had a plastic coat applied to it. The previous owner did not give much of an explanation, but I guess that he must have had bad experience with his previous Lexus.

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Its a common problem with Toyotas, but Toyota will never admit it.

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I am having the same problem with my 2009 RX 350 and my dealer has not responded to my email as of yet.

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rust comes from the backside of the panel in question ! salt laden mud buildup

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Like this? 2009 lexus rx350. Also dash is melting leaving sticky residue. Also moonroof drain got blocked and flooded front passenger floor.

I am a 2013 RX350 owner and I'm experiencing premature rusting with the handles and back door. Dealer repaired backdoor twice within the warranty from 2015-2018, now the backdoor has bubbling under the camera. Lexus dealer asked CAD$3900+tax to repair it:(

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