2004 Lexus Lx470 problems
The Lexus LX (Japanese: レクサス・LX, Hepburn: Rekusasu LX) is a full-size luxury SUV sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota since January 1996, having entered manufacturing in November 1995. It is Lexus' largest and most expensive luxury SUV. Four generations have been produced, all based heavily on the long-running Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs. The first-generation LX 450 started production in 1995 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Its successor, the LX 470, premiered in 1998 and was manufactured until 2007. The third-generation LX debuted at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007. The fourth-generation LX debuted in October 2021.
The first-generation LX 450 had a straight-six engine and seats for seven passengers. The second and third-generations had a V8 engine powertrain, a welded steel body-shell combined with full-size steel ladder frame (body-on-frame construction), and seats for eight passengers. The fourth-generation model has a twin-turbocharged V6 engine powertrain and seats for seven passengers as standard and four passengers as an option. The second-generation LX 470 shared exterior styling with the Japanese domestic market Land Cruiser Cygnus.
According to Lexus, the "LX" name stands for "Luxury Crossover". However, some Lexus importers use the backronymic name, "Luxury Four Wheel Drive".
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Common 2004 Lexus Lx470 problems
The Lexus LX470, a luxury full-size SUV, has been known for its reliability and longevity. However, as with any vehicle, there are common problems that owners have reported over the years. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues with the 2004 Lexus LX470, based on the search results:
- Check Engine Light due to EVAP system fault: This problem is common for the Lexus LX470, but the search results do not specify if it is more prevalent in the 2004 model. The EVAP system is responsible for preventing fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. If the Check Engine Light is on, it could be due to a fault in this system.
- Hydraulic suspension failure: The hydraulic suspension in the LX470 is made up of moving parts that can wear down over time, causing the suspension to fail. This can lead to a low ride height, a suspension warning light, and changes in handling and stopping behavior. The search results suggest that this is a common problem for the LX470, especially for vehicles with more than 100,000 miles.
- Exhaust manifold cracking: The exhaust manifolds in the LX470 can crack at around 80-100,000 miles. This can lead to a decrease in engine performance and an increase in emissions .
- Starter contacts replacement: The starter contacts in the LX470 need to be replaced at around 100,000 miles. This can lead to starting problems if not addressed .
- AHC accumulator failure: The AHC accumulators, which are part of the air suspension system, can fail if the wrong fluid was used in the past. This can lead to a loss of ride height control and a decrease in ride quality .
- AHC wheel height sensor rust and failure: The AHC wheel height sensors can rust and fail, especially in wet and salty areas. This can lead to a loss of ride height control and a decrease in ride quality .
- Transmission failures: Some transmission failures have been reported for the 2000 model, but it is not clear if this is a common problem for the 2004 model .
- Rattling catalytic converter shield: A rattling catalytic converter shield can be a problem for the LX470, especially if the vehicle has been lifted .
- Nav unit failure: The navigation unit in the LX470 can fail, especially in the 2004 model .
It is important to note that these problems may not be exclusive to the 2004 model and can occur in other model years as well. Additionally, the frequency and severity of these problems can vary depending on factors such as maintenance history, driving habits, and environmental conditions.
2004 Lexus Lx470 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lexus Lx470 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Steering problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Air bags problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2004 Lexus Lx470 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2004 Lexus Lx470 complaints
The NHTSA has received 18 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2004 Lexus Lx470.
2022-10-26
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-19
- VIN: JTJHT00W943
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: This is an amended report filing: --I brought the following issues to the attention of Lexus corporate customer care and after they reviewed the situation, they refused to offer any financial responsibility for correcting this serious safety issue even after I informed them that the same VGRS systems in the Lexus LS460, LS 460L, LS 600h, and LS 600hL were all recalled in 2010 and also the VGRS system in the 2013 Lexus GS 350F was also recalled. These recalls similarly involved off-center steering wheel problems related to the VGRS systems. The Lexus dealership technician said, and I quote, "that if this does not become resolved you will eventually lose your electric power steering which could be very dangerous." --The failure involved the vehicle steering system, specifically the Variable Gear Ratio Sterring (VGRS) Electronic Control Unite (ECU) has failed resulting in a severe alignment mismatch between the steering wheel and the front tires. In order for the front wheels to drive in a straight line, the steering wheel would be off center by anywhere from 20 degrees to 120 degrees. This made keeping the vehicle driving in a straight line very difficult. The malfunctioning VGRS ECU is available for inspection upon request. --The above description is self explanatory. If the steering wheel and the front wheels of the vehicle are completely mismatched, control and steering of the vehicle is significantly compromised. The increases the risk of loss of control of the vehicle, collision, and injury. --The above problem was diagnosed at an official Lexus dealership. --The vehicle and component was inspected, tested, and diagnosed at an official Lexus dealership. --The VGRS indicator light was active and the steering wheel alignment was progressively worsening over time.
2022-10-26
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-19
- VIN: JTJHT00W943
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: --The failure involved the vehicle steering system. Specifically the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) had failed resulting in a severe alignment mismatch between the steering wheel and the front tires. In order for the front wheels to drive in a straight line, the steering wheel would be off center by anywhere from 20 degrees to 120 degrees. This made keeping the vehicle driving in a straight line very difficult. The malfunctioning VGRS ECU is available for inspection upon request. --The above description is self explanatory. If the steering wheel and the front wheels of the vehicle are completely mismatched, control and steering of the vehicle is significantly compromised. This significantly increases the risk of loss of control of the vehicle, collision, and injury. --The above problem was diagnosed at an official Lexus dealership. --The vehicle and component was inspected, tested, and diagnosed at an official Lexus dealership. --The VGRS indicator light was active and the steering wheel alignment was progressively worsening over time.
2022-05-25
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-08
- VIN: JTJHT00W743
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: While driving up I70 in colorado I experienced a fuel smell in the cab of the vehicle. When I stopped to see what the issue was I found fuel vapors coming out of the fuel door/gas cap. I replaced the gas cap and again experienced this issue. This leads me to believe the fuel evap system does not work correctly causing excessive fuel pressure in the gas tank, leading to pressurized fuel coming up out of the Gas cap. I google this issue and found this seems to be a comen problem that Toyota / Lexus has not addressed. This is a giant safety concern as well as an environmental concern that should be addressed. Fuel vapor under pressure is a fire risk and can be very dangerous. I took the vehicle to the dealer to fix and they said they have no history of this being an issue and that I would need to bring the vehicle in during the issue. Based on the below google results this is a very known issue for Toyota / Lexus that they simply do not want to recognize. I am hoping filling out this form will bring this dangerous condition to light so the dealer can correct the issue. Below are links to documented cases of the issue I experienced and some home remedies people have tried. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gas-tank-building-excessive-pressure-fuel-smell-dangerous-for-sure-why-does-this-happen.1214321/ https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gas-tank-building-excessive-pressure-fuel-smell-dangerous-for-sure-why-does-this-happen.1214321/page-30 https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/100-caught-fire-gas-tank-venting-concerns.1018603/page-17
2020-08-29
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-23
- VIN: JTJHT00W843
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON
2020-07-24
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-24
- VIN: JTJHT00W543
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE CONTACTED TWO LEXUS DEALERS ABOUT A RECALL FOR THE CURTAIN-SHIELD AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER MONTHS NEITHER HAVE RECEIVED THE NECESSARY PARTS AND THEREFORE HAVE NOT REMEDIED THE RECALL.
2018-07-27
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-14
- VIN: JTJHT00W243
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: THE FUEL TANK WAS VENTING REPEATEDLY AND AUDIBLY WHEN OPERATING AT SPEEDS BELOW 30 MPH ALTITUDES OF 3500 FEET AND MORE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE GASOLINE IN THE TANK COULD BE HEARD BOILING ALSO. WHEN THE GAS CAP (OEM) WAS REMOVED, GASOLINE VAPORS ESCAPED CONTINUOUSLY UNDER PRESSURE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
2017-11-30
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-27
- VIN: JTJHT00W543
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS LX470. DURING A VEHICLE STATE INSPECTION AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, RUST WAS DISCOVERED ON THE FRONT FRAME BY THE SWAY BAR AND BRACKETS AS WELL AS OTHER AREAS OF THE FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 178,000.
2013-09-18
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-18
- VIN: JTJHT00W943
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SUSPENSION WILL NOT ADJUST AND THE OFF LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING
2010-12-01
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-01
- VIN: JTJHT00W043
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: LETTER FROM SENATOR BOOZMAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING PROBLEMS HIS 2004 LEXUS LX470 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND/OR VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING IN 5TH GEAR. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VENT ON THE TRANSMISSION WAS ALLOWING WATER INTO THE TRANSMISSION. *JB UPDATED 01/12/11. *JB
2010-11-29
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-20
- VIN: JT6HT00W4W0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CHECK ENGINE ON WITH CODE P0171. THE CODE HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER 6 MONTHS WITHOUT ANY CAUSE/REASON. I HAVE WORKED WITH LEXUS AND FOLLOWED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LEXUS WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS OF RESOLVING IT. LEXUS TOOK A FUEL SAMPLE IN AUGUST 2010 AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSES FROM LEXUS AS OF NOV. 15, 2010. SINCE THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT HAS BEEN ON REGARDLESS SINCE FEB. 20, 2010, THE FUNCTION OF "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS LOST. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE DRIVER WILL NO LONGER RECEIVE ANY WARNING OF ANY REAL POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 01/20/11 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM.
2010-10-19
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-17
- VIN: JTJHT00W843
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: NORMAL DRIVING, THEN SUV BECAME VERY BOUNCY. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING DEFAULT TO HIGHEST SUSPENSION LEVEL. NO SUSPENSION CHARACTERISTICS AT ALL GOING OVER BUMPS OR MAKING TURNS. THE WHOLE CAR WOULD SHAKE AND BOUNCE OVER ANY SLIGHT IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD. THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WOULD TIP OVER GOING AROUND TURNS. FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED AT 10,000 MILES. AT THAT TIME THE DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY THE REAR SENSORS THAT HAD FAILED. BOUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER TODAY. THEY COMFIRMED THAT ONE OF REAR SENSORS HAVE FAILED AGAIN AND BOTH OF THE FRONT SENSORS HAVE FAILED. CAR HAS 48,700 MILES. *TR
2010-02-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-01
- VIN: JTJHT00W743
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I OWN A 2004 LEXUS LX470. THE CENTER CONSOLE INSTRUMENT ARRAY HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR ACCIDENT. BUT WHEN IT DIED, THERE IS NO FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SPEEDOMETER, HEATER, AC, RADIO. IT WAS REPLACED BOTH TIMES, THE FIRST TIME UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME, THE DEALER REPLACED IT OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY FREE OF CHARGE. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD HAVE COST OVER $4500.00. THE FACT THAT THEY REPLACED IT AT NO CHARGE TO ME AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED MAKES ME SUSPICIOUS THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON OCCURRENCE. *TR
2008-01-26
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-22
- VIN: JTJHT00W643
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 2004 LX470 AHC (AUTOMATIC HEIGHT CONTROL FAILURE)! AS OF JANUARY 22, 2008, THE AHC FAILED. THE CAR NOW RIDES LIKE A BUCKBOARD; EVEN THOUGH ONE IS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR WILL EVEN TILT TO ONE SIDE WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE CAR SITS VERY LOW AND THE HEIGHT WILL NOT COME UP TO THE "N" LEVEL AND STAYS IN THE LOW POSITION. THE "ACH OFF LIGHT" KEEPS FLASHING. SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL COME UP A BIT, BUT THEN GOES BACK DOWN. IF THE LIGHT SAYS THE CAR IS IN THE "N" POSITION, IT IS NOT. IT IS NOW IN THE LOW POSITION. THE CAR DOES NOT COME UP EVEN WHEN ONE IS AT SPEED. ON OCCASION THE CAR'S REAR END WILL BE ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE FRONT END IS IN THE NORMAL POSITION, WHICH PUTS THE HEADLIGHTS VERY HIGH. WHEN THE CAR IS IN THE LOW POSITION, AS IT IS PRESENTLY, THERE IS VERY LITTLE SUSPENSION TRAVEL AND VIRTUALLY NO WAY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE IN A SUDDEN MANEUVER. IN ADDITION, THE CAR WILL OSCILLATE FROM FRONT TO BACK AS IF IT WERE A BOAT GONG INTO WAVES. I CALLED LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE. I GOT A VERY POLITE PERSON, BUT NO REAL EXPLANATION OR HELP. I NOW HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALER TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED. HOWEVER, I FEEL THIS TYPE OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURE IS AN "EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD". THESE CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED OR KILLED. SHOULD A SUSPENSION FAILURE OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE CAR COULD EASILY GO OUT OF CONTROL. *TR
2007-02-12
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-02
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JTJHT00W643
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS LX470 WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 300 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN PARKED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF THE VEHICLE FIRE BY HER FRIEND AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE DOOR TO GET HER DOGS OUT THE DOOR KEYS WOULD NOT WORK. THE CONTACT TRIED TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE DOOR MANUALLY, BUT BECAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL FIRE, THE MANUAL OVERRIDE FAILED, AS A RESULT THE CONTAC'TS DOGS DIED. AN INVESTIGATOR EXAMENED THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SUNROOF MOTOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE CONTACT HAD HER INSURANCE COMPANY CALL THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE FIRE, AND THEY WERE TOLD THAT THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE AND THEY WILL ONLY RESPOND BY WRITING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE CAME TO THE SCENE. *AK
2006-03-03
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-26
- VIN: JTJHT00W943
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THIS A 2004 LX470. IN MAY OF 2005 THE REAR SUSPENSION BECAME "LOCKED" IN A FULLY EXTENDED MODE. THE 2004 LX470 HAS AN ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SUSPENSION THAT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOWER OR RAISE. APPARENTLY, THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS "LOCKED" IN THE RAISE POSITION WHILE THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS IN THE LOWERED POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY FLAT-BEDDED TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO GET NEW REPLACEMENT PARTS (THEY SAID IT WAS BAD SENSORS ) BECAUSE THEY WERE ON BACK ORDER. AFTER ABOUT A MONTH OF DELAY, THE DEALERSHIP FINALLY USED SENSORS FROM A 2005 VEHICLE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. NOW, LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER (AND LESS THAN 10,000 MILES LATER) ON FEB. 26TH OF 2006 THE SAME THING HAS OCCURRED YET AGAIN. THE REAR SUSPENSION IS "LOCKED" IN THE FULLY EXTENDED POSITION MAKING THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I HAVE CONTACTED LEXUS WHO HAS SAID THEY WILL NEED TO INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE REPAIRED PROPERLY THIS TIME AND NEVER OCCUR AGAIN. *JB
2005-03-07
STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-01
- Components: STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: SEVERAL DAYS AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED HIS 2004 LEXUS LX470 ONE OF IT'S TIRES BLEWOUT. THE AFTERMARKET DVD SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED POORLY. *NM EACH TIME THE VEHICLE HEATED UP IN THE SUMMER, THE DVD BOX WOULD MOVE AROUND, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM NEVER WORKED PROPERLY, THE SPEAKERS DID NOT WORK AT ALL, WHEN MAKING OR RECEIVING CALLS, THE RADIO WOULD SHUT OFF, THE AM RECEPTION WAS POOR, THE VEHICLE HANDLED POORLY IN THE SNOW AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER NEEDED REPLACEMENT AS OIL AND WATER FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE SPLASHED ON THE COVER. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND OF MONEY OR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. *SC *JB
2004-06-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-01
- VIN: JTJHT00W843
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I PURCHASED A NEW 2004 LEXUS LX470. AT THE 1000 MILE CHECKUP, I MENTIONED TO THE SERVICE WRITER THAT I WAS NOT ABLE TO FILL THE GAS TANK UP ALL THE WAY. HE RESPONDED BY TELLING ME THAT IT USUALLY *WORKS IT'S WAY OUT*. A FEW THOUSAND MILES LATER, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO FILL UP THE GAS TANK 3/4 OF THE WAY. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO TO LEXUS OF PEMBROKE PINES, WHERE THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR 2 DAYS AND REPLACED SOME PARTS. UPON FILLING UP THE NEXT TIME, IT STILL ONLY FILLED UP 3/4 OF THE WAY. THEY HAVE NOW LITERALLY REPLACED EVERY PART HAVING TO DO WITH THE GAS TANK WITHOUT ANY LUCK, AND HAVE NOW TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK ENTIRELY. THEY HAVE ALSO TOLD ME THAT IT IS ON *BACK ORDER*. MY CAR HAS NOW BEEN SITTING THERE ALMOST 2 WEEKS, AND I'M NOW AFRAID OF THE CAR...AFRAID THAT THERE IS A DEFECT THAT COULD DO HARM. *AK
2004-03-15
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-10
- VIN: JTJBT20X240
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I HAVE A 2004 LEXUS GX 470 (NEW) THAT WHEN THE A/C COMPRESSOR COMES ON THE COMPUTER ADVANCES THE IDLE APPROXIMATELY 250 RPM. THE CAR IS STANDARD WITH AUTOMATIC TEMP CONTROL SO THERE IS NO SET ON/OFF CYCLE FOR THE AC COMPRESSOR. SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION OR MOVING SLOWLY FORWARD IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY MOVE FORWARD (OR REVERSE IF BACKING) CAUSING THE POTENTIAL FOR A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER WHO ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM AND DEMONSTRATED THE SAME CONDITION ON OTHER VEHICLES. THEY REQUESTED HELP FROM LEXUS AND WERE TOLD THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THEREFORE THERE IS NOTHING TO BE DONE.*AK
2004 Lexus Lx470 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2004 Lexus Lx470.
2016-02-05
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
- Consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
2010-07-29
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
- Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 LEXUS LX470 VEHICLES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT IS SUCH THAT THE SNAP RING ON THE SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPACT TO THE FRONT WHEELS. IF THE SNAP RING BECOMES DISENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS THEN REPEATEDLY TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION, OVER TIME THE STEERING SHAFT MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED.
- Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SNAP RING WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WHICH WILL PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
2004-09-08
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR, WHICH WILL DECREASE THE LUMINOUS INTENSITY OF THE DRL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE JUNE 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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