The contract owns a 2007 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, there was a fuel odor detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics and dealers. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that a plastic box above the muffler had melted from the heat of the muffler, causing fuel to leak onto the muffler. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not drivable as the fuel source was above the muffler and the vehicle could catch on fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring intermittently since purchasing the vehicle in 2007. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, no case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Centereach, NY, USA

Since purchasing my 2007 RX350 Lexus, I have had multiple instances where, upon attempting to accelerate with foot on gas pedal, there is a hesitation, followed by a lurch/and or uncontrolled acceleration. These episodes have only lasted a few seconds, and have seem to remedy by removing foot from gas pedal, or applying pressure to gas pedal. Although, I have not had a situation where the car is "out of control" and have not had any accident, these episodes are scary. I reported this behavior to my Lexus dealer within a few weeks of ownership. They tested it and deemed the car safe to drive. It is not my experience that these instances are caused by the pedal getting caught on the carpet, or by a "sticky" pedal as described by the dealership on models currently recalled. I have notified my dealer, again, of the situation in hopes that this will gain wider attention, and Toyota will make the repairs needed to remedy the problem. I am personally aware of at least on fatality of someone driving the exact same model as my car. I do not want to wind up like him. Please investigate this situation further.

- Mill Valley, CA, USA