1999 LEXUS LX User Comment / Complaint

Tl contact owns a 1999 lexus lx 470. while inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic shifted the gears and the vehicle caught fire. the center section where the gear shifter is located melted. on several occasions, the contact informed the dealer that there was electrical failure when she brought the vehicle in for routine maintenance. the radio in the vehicle was replaced by the dealer three different times due to an electrical short; however, the radio is currently not working. the daytime running lamp bulbs are constantly being replaced. the vehicle is currently parked. the contact stated that she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 04v434000 (exterior lighting: headlights). the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 194,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.