Melting Dashboards in Japanese cars

bimmer456 · 07-27-2018, 01:32 AM

So I got a recall letter for my Toyota that it claims isn't safety related just a quality issue. However there are stories on YouTube about how this is a safety issue as it causes a reflection from the dash and would explain why they are doing this. My car doesn't have this issue.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/...318468791.html

https://www.girardgibbs.com/melting-dashboards/

Never_Enough · 07-27-2018, 10:27 AM

Early NA Miatas have sticky dash issues, but never got recalled.
Good job on the time machine, Toyota.

Questofthetune · 07-27-2018, 10:35 AM

Altima coupes have the issue too. Like built in fly paper

shay2nak · 07-28-2018, 12:49 AM

I'm sure it's because of the high humidity mixed with the heat. That humidity f*cks everything up. I've never heard of this on the west coast.

roastbeef · 07-28-2018, 01:19 AM

lol my smart car had a tacky dashboard once it got hot. after having it for a few years, the dash looked like it needed a shave from all the dust/hair/etc.. i also never cleaned the thing, so somewhat my fault.

JsL · 07-28-2018, 01:41 AM

Oh... This is why some backseats are sticky. Mystery solved

BigHunk · 07-28-2018, 07:03 AM

"never had issues with my Toyota "

Tuxedo · 07-28-2018, 07:58 AM

google fx35 dash herpes

took one of these on trade about a year ago, this really screws over the desire for resale and Nissan did little to support customers.

zx10guy · 07-28-2018, 11:30 AM

I'd be concerned about any chemicals off gassing from the dash. Curious as to if anyone has collected an air sample over the affected dash to see what you're breathing in.

pz619 · 07-29-2018, 09:56 AM

Lexus IS for my parents. Lexus did nothing from a warranty standpoint. Almost feels like a tape adhesive.

bimmer456 · 07-29-2018, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuxedo

google fx35 dash herpes

took one of these on trade about a year ago, this really screws over the desire for resale and Nissan did little to support customers.

That looks horrible.

bimmer456 · 07-29-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

lol my smart car had a tacky dashboard once it got hot. after having it for a few years, the dash looked like it needed a shave from all the dust/hair/etc.. i also never cleaned the thing, so somewhat my fault.

Non Japanese Mercedes product. Interesting.

roastbeef · 07-30-2018, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Non Japanese Mercedes product. Interesting.

i believe they are built in france. i loved the car (turned it in when the lease was up), but it was super cheap.

bimmer456 · 07-30-2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Non Japanese Mercedes product. Interesting.

i believe they are built in france. i loved the car (turned it in when the lease was up), but it was super cheap.

I like the electric version or the electric fiat.

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