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LEXUS GX 470 Suspension

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10074392

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 27, 2004.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . WHILE TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHED SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH VIBRATION INCREASED. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE FOUR TIMES BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):FILL IN. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in WEST BABYLON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GX 470 Latches/locks/linkages

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10074814

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 04, 2004.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . WE HAVE TWINS AND HAVE TO USE TWO CAR SEATS. CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT LATCH SYSTEM ON THE SECOND ROW SEAT OF A LEXUS GX470 BEHIND THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT POSITIONED ACCORDING TO FEDERAL GUIDLINES. ONE LATCH IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BIGHT OF THE SEAT AND THE OTHER LATCH IS IN THE MIDDLE SEAT JUST ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SEAT BELT RECEPTICLES FOR THE MIDDLE PASSENGER AND PASSENGER BEHIND THE DRIVER. WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER SIDE, THE SEAT SITS AT AN ANGLE AND THE REAR OF THE CARSEAT CLOSEST TO THE DRIVER SEAT IS OFF THE SEAT ABOUT 3 INCHES ALLOWING IT TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN. ADDITIONALLY, THE SEAT CAN BE MOVED, EVEN WHEN TIGHTENED WITH A MIGHTY TIGHT, MORE THAN AN INCH(WHICH IS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED) BECAUSE OF THE POSITIONING OF THE LATCHES BEING ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE. A CHILD SEAT CANNOT BE INSTALLED USING THE LATCH SYSTEM BEHIND THE DRIVER IN A WAY TO BE SIGNED OFF AS SAFE BY NHTSA CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO LEXUS LOCAL DEALERSHIP, REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE, CORPORATE SUPERVISOR, CORPORATE EXECUTIVES. I HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION OF ALL CONVERSATIONS WITH THEM. THERE WERE TALKS ABOUT THEM BUYING BACK THE VEHICLE. THE REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TOLD US TO GO FIND TWO CARSEATS THAT COULD BE SAFELY INSTALLED AND LEXUS WOULD BY US TWO NEW ONES. THE TECHNICIAN AT THE STORE WE WENT TO IS NHTSA CERTIFIED AND SAID THERE IS NOT A WAY TO SAFELY INSTALL ANY CAR SEAT USING THE LATCH SYSTEM ON THAT SIDE OF THE CAR AS WELL. A NHTSA CERTIFIED MS FIREFIGHTER CONCURRED THAT USING THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS NOT SAFE. LEXUS OFFERED $2,000 TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF ANOTHER LEXUS PRODUCT. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH STEVEN BERETZKY AT NHTSA IN DETAIL ABOUT THIS SITUATION. WE WERE TOLD THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CHANGE WERE THE LATCHES WERE PLACED.*AK.Mileage was 1 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20X640. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in MADISON, MS. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040110. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: HERRIN GEAR . DEALER'S CITY: JACKSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MS.
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LEXUS GX 470 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10090713

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . DRIVESHAFT HAS A JERK FEELING WHEN STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT YOU GET A JERK FEELING, AS THOUGHT SOMEONE FROM REAR BUMPED INTO YOU. HAD LEXUS LOOK AT THE PROBLEM, AND THEY ADJUSTED SOMETHING IN THE DRIVE SHAFT. BUT IT STILL HASNT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A NEW DRIVE SHAFT THAT THEY CAN PUT IN, BUT AS OF THIS DATE, THEY FEEL THAT THE ADJUSTMENT WOULD CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I SEEMS TO HAVE GOTTEN WORSE. NOW UPON ACCELLERATION I GET A JERK FEELING. ANYONE HAVEING SAME PROBLEM/OR REMEMEDY PLEASE CONTACT ME. CBALTAX@HOTMAIL.COM. *AK .Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20X240. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in POMPANO BEACH, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040423. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS GX 470 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10091939

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2004.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR . WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE EMITTED A SULFUR/ROTTEN EGG SMELL. *NM THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *SC *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20XX40. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in READING, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040401. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF LEHIGH . DEALER'S CITY: ALLENTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.
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LEXUS GX 470 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10102422

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2004.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . THERE IS A VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING FROM THE DRIVESHAFT OF MY 2004 LEXUS GX470. LEXUS IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND STATES MANY OF THE 2004S HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY REPLACED PARTS ON 12/7/04 AND TOLD ME IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND LEXUS CLAIMS THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO FIX ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. THEY CLAIM THEY ARE WORKING ON A SOLUTION TO REPAIR IT BUT HAVE NOT FIGURED ONE OUT YET. I WAS ON A LEXUS OWNERS WEB SITE AND MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ARE THEY WAITING FOR IT TO BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE?!!! I PAID NEARLY $50,000 FOR A VEHICLE AND I AM BEING TOLD THEY DON'T HAVE A SOLUTION TO FIX THE VIBRATING WHEN I DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY? WILL THEY WHEN ONE OF US LOSES CONTROL OF OUR VEHICLE??? HELP!!!*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20X040. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in MATTAPOISETT, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040725. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF NORWOOD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 508-668-5600 . DEALER'S CITY: EAST WALPOLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 02032 .
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LEXUS GX 470 Air Bags

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10106685

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2004.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE REAR QUARTER PANEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK *NM.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20X740. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in SARATOGA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF FREMONT . DEALER'S CITY: FREMONT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94538 .
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LEXUS GX 470 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10106208

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2004.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . I HAVE MY VEHICLE IN TO 3 DIFFERENT LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR A TOTAL 6 TIMES. I HAVE MADE THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT THE 2004 LEXUS GX 470 MOVES (STEERING WHEEL) WITH THE CROWN IN THE ROAD DRAMATICALLY. THE COMPANY AND THE DEALER ARE NO LONGER ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN OCCURING SINCE THE DAY I TOOK DELIVERY AND YOU NEVER ACTUALLY FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE CONTROL OVER THE SUV. THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE AND YOU ARE CONSISTENLY MOVING IT BACK AND FORTH TO KEEP THE CAR CENTERED. VERY DANGEROUS I HAVE SPOKEN THE LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE OVER 20 TIMES AND THEY ARE NON-RESPONSIVE TO MY SITUATION.*AK.Mileage was 4 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20X640. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in MIAMI BEACH, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20041028. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: COUNTYLINE LEXUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 954-966-4800 . DEALER'S CITY: HOLLYWOOD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33023 .
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LEXUS GX 470 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10116423

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2005.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . DRIVESHAFT AND BRAKE/ROTO PROBLEMS WITH LEXUS GX470. DRIVE SHAFT "THUMP" HAS OCCURRED SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE (MARCH 2004). DEALER TRIED TO FIX IT IN AUGUST 2004 WITHOUT SUCCESS. PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND I WAS TOLD YESTERDAY THAT AFTER ONLY 15,000 MILES, I HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR OUT OF BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040325. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: KEYES LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: ENCINO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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LEXUS GX 470 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10116423

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2005.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . DRIVESHAFT AND BRAKE/ROTO PROBLEMS WITH LEXUS GX470. DRIVE SHAFT "THUMP" HAS OCCURRED SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE (MARCH 2004). DEALER TRIED TO FIX IT IN AUGUST 2004 WITHOUT SUCCESS. PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND I WAS TOLD YESTERDAY THAT AFTER ONLY 15,000 MILES, I HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR OUT OF BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040325. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: KEYES LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: ENCINO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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LEXUS GX 470 Power Train Automatic Transmission

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10137356

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 20, 2004.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . CLUNK AND VIBRATION AND THUMP IN TRANSMISSION. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in DENVER, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040531. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: KUNI LEXUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 3037989500 . DEALER'S CITY: LITTLETON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 80121 .
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LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10150815

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHEN SHIFTING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CONSUMER'S 2004 LEXUS GX470 JERKED. *TS *NM.Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in PHOENIXVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GX 470 Suspension

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10156069

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2005.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT AND BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THERE WAS A DESIGN DEFECT INVOLVING THE SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED..Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20X240. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030227. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF PORTLAND . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 503-232-5507 . DEALER'S CITY: PORTLAND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 97298 .
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LEXUS GX 470 Structure

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10158084

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 13, 2006.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . AUTO: LEXUS 2004 GX470 SUV PART: DRIVER'S LEFT FOOT REST. PROBLEM: THE PART IN QUESTION BECAME UN-BOLTED TO THE VEHICLE INSIDE CABIN DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR AND BECAME WEDGED UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. DRIVER (MY WIFE) APPLIED BRAKE APPROACHING STOP SIGN ONLY TO FIND BRAKE PEDAL STUCK. FRANTIC REPEATED BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION BY HER FINALLY DISLODGED FOOT REST FROM UNDER BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE JUST BARELY STOPPED PRIOR TO ENTERING INTERSECTION. DEALERSHIP HAS AGREED TO REPAIR PART. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ROCKVILLE CENTER LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: ROCKVILLE CENTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
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LEXUS GX 470 Steering

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10177628

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 25, 2006.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING . MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR NEWLY PURCHASED 2004 LEXUS 470GX TO GEORGIA WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS WITH DRIVING UNDER RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS IN NORTH FLORIDA. MY HUSBAND COMMUNICATED THE STEERING WAS VERY LOOSE AND THE CAR WAS PULLING. ACCORDING TO MY HUSBAND, THIS HAPPENED TWO TIMES AND ON THE THIRD INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. MY HUSBAND WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT FLIPPED APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES BEFORE ENDING UP IN THE MEDIAN ON IT'S SIDE. MY HUSBAND IS A VERY SAFE DRIVER AND WAS EXERCISING MUCH CAUTION WHEN DRIVING. HE'S DRIVEN AN SUV (1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER) FOR EIGHT YEARS. WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 12/23/06 AND I AM CONCERNED THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. WE'VE DRIVEN IN WORSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND NEVER HAD ANYTHING REMOTELY WRONG HAPPEN...I'M NOT SURE WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS AND SEEK OUT SOME HELP AND ADVICE. PLEASE HELP. *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 23300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20X440. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in RIVERVIEW, FL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20061223. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF TAMPA . DEALER'S CITY: TAMPA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33684 .
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LEXUS GX 470 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10197169

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 23, 2007.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN A 2004 GX-470 DECELERATED FROM 30 MPH TO APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH TO TURN LEFT INTO A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, ONE IN THE FRONT NEXT TO THE DRIVER THE SECOND AN INFANT IN A CAR SEAT IN THE BACK CENTER POSITION OF THE VEHICLE. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS COINCIDENT AS THE DRIVER INITIATED THE TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT CAR TIRES WHERE FULLY TURNED TO THE LEFT AND THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT OPENED THE FRONT LEFT CAR DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS FULLY STOPPED. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PUSHED THE PASSENGER EXITING THE VEHICLE BACK INTO HIS SEAT AND HE NEVER WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL MATS IN THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL LEXUS CAR MATS. IN ADDITION A POSSIBLE RELATED SYMPTOM OCCURRED TWICE OVER THE FOUR YEAR HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SENT BACK TO LEXUS IN WHICH IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PALM SPRINGS AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS OVER 110 DEGREES THAT THERE WERE ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. LEXUS RETURNED THE VEHICLE INDICATING THAT THEY COULD NOT REPEAT THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM UNDER THE HEAT CONDITIONS. EVEN AFTER THE ACCIDENT LEXUS REFUSES TO TEST THE VEHICLE UNDER THE HEAT CONDITIONS. THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 75 DEGREES. THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT IS AN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING THAT RUNS A COMPANY THAT IS KNOW IN THE INDUSTRY AS RESOLVING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS IN THE MOST COMPLEX SYSTEMS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) (E.G. F-14, EA-6B). HIS OBSERVATION DURING THE ACCIDENT IS THAT THERE WAS EXTREMELY LOW PROBABILITY THAT THE DRIVER COULD OF MOVED THEIR FOOT FROM BREAK THAT WAS USED TO DECELERATE THE VEHICLE TO THE POINT WHEN THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION STARTED. *JB .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51172 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20X140. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in CAMARILLO, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gx 470 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10293768

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 23, 2007.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN A 2004 GX-470 DECELERATED FROM 30 MPH TO APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH TO TURN LEFT INTO A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, ONE IN THE FRONT NEXT TO THE DRIVER THE SECOND AN INFANT IN A CAR SEAT IN THE BACK CENTER POSITION OF THE VEHICLE. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS COINCIDENT AS THE DRIVER INITIATED THE TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT CAR TIRES WHERE FULLY TURNED TO THE LEFT AND THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT OPENED THE FRONT LEFT CAR DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS FULLY STOPPED. THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION PUSHED THE PASSENGER EXITING THE VEHICLE BACK INTO HIS SEAT AND HE NEVER WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL MATS IN THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL LEXUS CAR MATS. IN ADDITION A POSSIBLE RELATED SYMPTOM OCCURRED TWICE OVER THE FOUR YEAR HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SENT BACK TO LEXUS IN WHICH IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PALM SPRINGS AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS OVER 110 DEGREES THAT THERE WERE ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. LEXUS RETURNED THE VEHICLE INDICATING THAT THEY COULD NOT REPEAT THE PROBLEM BUT DID NOT INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM UNDER THE HEAT CONDITIONS. EVEN AFTER THE ACCIDENT LEXUS REFUSES TO TEST THE VEHICLE UNDER THE HEAT CONDITIONS. THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 75 DEGREES. THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT IS AN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING THAT RUNS A COMPANY THAT IS KNOW IN THE INDUSTRY AS RESOLVING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS IN THE MOST COMPLEX SYSTEMS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) (E.G. F-14, EA-6B). HIS OBSERVATION DURING THE ACCIDENT IS THAT THERE WAS EXTREMELY LOW PROBABILITY THAT THE DRIVER COULD OF MOVED THEIR FOOT FROM BRAKE THAT WAS USED TO DECELERATE THE VEHICLE TO THE POINT WHEN THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION STARTED. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in CAMARILLO, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10319195

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 12, 2010.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . MY LEXUS GX 470 HAS ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY SINCE JAN7, 2010 (FIRST OCCURRENCE) AND LAST OCCURRENCE MARCH 12, 2010 . IT GENERALLY OCCURS AT LIGHT THROTTLE FROM A STOP AND TURNING LEFT AT INTERSECTIONS AND IS COMPOUNDED BY A LOSS OF ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ALSO ON WET PAVEMENT. THUS FAR, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REACT QUICKLY ENOUGH TO KEEP SPEEDS UNDER 60 MPH. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER HAVE NOT BEEN SO FORTUNATE AND WILL NOT DRIVE IN AND /OR BE A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. I'M HANDICAPPED AND HAD A SERVICE DOG WHO WAS KILLED IN ONE OF THE CRASHES. IF A NECK CAN BE BROKEN THEN WE ARE DEALING WITH A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I AM A FORMER TOYOTA EXECUTIVE ENGINEER/ CHIEF ENGINEER FOR 8 YEARS AND HAVE A HUGE AMOUNT OF KNOWLEDGE IN THIS SUBJECT , SUCH AS PROGRAM RETENTION OF ECM AND DENSO THROTTLE. TOYOTA KNEW OF THESE ELECTRONIC PROBLEMS BEGINNING IN 2002 HOW MANY DEATHS IN A LEXUS GX 470 , BEFORE A RECALL OCCURS????????? *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 31542 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJBT20X830. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in ADRIAN, MI. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS GX 470 Air Bags

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10369510

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2010.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, HEAD AND BACK. A PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE AND BROKEN CHEEK BONE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 89000 miles. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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LEXUS GX 470 Tires

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10375508

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2010.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES . SNOW CHAINS FOR LEXUS GX470 2004 BROKE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGES. PURCHASED: FEBRUARY, 2010. USED ONLY ONCE BEFORE IT BROKE (3 OF 4) AND DAMAGED VEHICLE. REPORT: CHAINS, FILLED QUESTIONNAIRE, SENT TO MANUFACTURER: SCC, IN CLACKAMAS, OR TO [XXX]. RESULTS OF [XXX]: CHAINS SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON ONLY THE REAR TIRES (THIS IS A 4WD) AND STORE PURCHASED FROM: VULCANTIRE, STATED FRONT AND REAR FOR BETTER VEHICLE CONTROL. ALSO, MR. CAPRINE STATED QUESTIONABLE CLEARANCE WITH GX470, WHEREAS THIS VEHICLE WAS BUILT FOR OFF-ROAD, AND HAS MUCH HIGHER CLEARANCE THAN OTHER VEHICLES. HE STATES THE GX470 HAS A HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM AND ADDED TO CAUSED CHAIN FAILURE, WHEREAS THE HEIGHT CONTROL IS MANUALLY ACTIVATED, AND WAS NEVER ACTIVATED SINCE PURCHASE; AND ONLY THE REAR SUSPENSION ELEVATES, WHEREAS 3 OF 4 CHAINS FAILED. [XXX] ALSO FAULTS THE CHAINS WERE NOT THE CORRECT, SINCE THE NEW TIRES INSTALLED WERE 265/70/17, WHEREAS THE OEM IS 265/65/17. THIS STATEMENT WAS NEGATED BY: VULCAN TIRE, LEXUS DEALERS IN KINGSPORT, TN AND WINSTON-SALEM, NC, AND THE LOCAL TIRE DEALER: CLARK TIRE, BOONE, NC. [XXX] CALLED BY TELEPHONE, EMAIL, AND HE HAS FAILED TO RESPOND. [XXX]TOOK THE CALL,AND INFORMED ME [XXX] WILL CALL BACK ON 1/3/2011, AND AS OF 1/10/2011, 7:52 P.M., NO CALLS WERE RETURNED. ALL OF THE REASONS FOR FAILURE WERE NEGATED BY THE LEXUS DEALER, AND THE BODY SHOP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE (OLDE JONESBOROUGH BODY SHOP) AND THE GEICO CLAIMS ADJUSTER ([XXX]), BOTH FROM JOHNSON CITY, TN, NEGATED [XXX] STATEMENTS, AND BLAMED THE DIRECTLY VISUALIZED CHAINS (THEY WERE PRESENTED TO THEM) FAULTINESS. THE CHAINS WERE PRACTICALLY NEW, AND FAILED (3 OF 4). WITNESSES: NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR DR. WILLIAM WESTMORELAND , AND NEARBY NEIGHBOR [XXX] VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM MY HOME, DOWN 70 YARDS OF MY DRIVEWAY, UP TO NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR (40 YARDS) BEFORE FAILING. AS OF THIS DATE, NO COMPENSATION HAS BEEN MADE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in BANNER ELK, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GX 470 Equipment

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10375508

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2010.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with EQUIPMENT . SNOW CHAINS FOR LEXUS GX470 2004 BROKE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGES. PURCHASED: FEBRUARY, 2010. USED ONLY ONCE BEFORE IT BROKE (3 OF 4) AND DAMAGED VEHICLE. REPORT: CHAINS, FILLED QUESTIONNAIRE, SENT TO MANUFACTURER: SCC, IN CLACKAMAS, OR TO [XXX]. RESULTS OF [XXX]: CHAINS SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON ONLY THE REAR TIRES (THIS IS A 4WD) AND STORE PURCHASED FROM: VULCANTIRE, STATED FRONT AND REAR FOR BETTER VEHICLE CONTROL. ALSO, MR. CAPRINE STATED QUESTIONABLE CLEARANCE WITH GX470, WHEREAS THIS VEHICLE WAS BUILT FOR OFF-ROAD, AND HAS MUCH HIGHER CLEARANCE THAN OTHER VEHICLES. HE STATES THE GX470 HAS A HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM AND ADDED TO CAUSED CHAIN FAILURE, WHEREAS THE HEIGHT CONTROL IS MANUALLY ACTIVATED, AND WAS NEVER ACTIVATED SINCE PURCHASE; AND ONLY THE REAR SUSPENSION ELEVATES, WHEREAS 3 OF 4 CHAINS FAILED. [XXX] ALSO FAULTS THE CHAINS WERE NOT THE CORRECT, SINCE THE NEW TIRES INSTALLED WERE 265/70/17, WHEREAS THE OEM IS 265/65/17. THIS STATEMENT WAS NEGATED BY: VULCAN TIRE, LEXUS DEALERS IN KINGSPORT, TN AND WINSTON-SALEM, NC, AND THE LOCAL TIRE DEALER: CLARK TIRE, BOONE, NC. [XXX] CALLED BY TELEPHONE, EMAIL, AND HE HAS FAILED TO RESPOND. [XXX]TOOK THE CALL,AND INFORMED ME [XXX] WILL CALL BACK ON 1/3/2011, AND AS OF 1/10/2011, 7:52 P.M., NO CALLS WERE RETURNED. ALL OF THE REASONS FOR FAILURE WERE NEGATED BY THE LEXUS DEALER, AND THE BODY SHOP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE (OLDE JONESBOROUGH BODY SHOP) AND THE GEICO CLAIMS ADJUSTER ([XXX]), BOTH FROM JOHNSON CITY, TN, NEGATED [XXX] STATEMENTS, AND BLAMED THE DIRECTLY VISUALIZED CHAINS (THEY WERE PRESENTED TO THEM) FAULTINESS. THE CHAINS WERE PRACTICALLY NEW, AND FAILED (3 OF 4). WITNESSES: NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR DR. WILLIAM WESTMORELAND , AND NEARBY NEIGHBOR [XXX] VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM MY HOME, DOWN 70 YARDS OF MY DRIVEWAY, UP TO NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR (40 YARDS) BEFORE FAILING. AS OF THIS DATE, NO COMPENSATION HAS BEEN MADE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in BANNER ELK, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GX 470 Exterior Lighting

LEXUS GX 470 2004 Safety Review #10397129

LEXUS GX 470 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2010.LEXUS GX 470 2004, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE IN WHICH THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULBS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS IN WHICH THE BULBS WOULD BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE..Mileage was 112000 miles. Lexus Gx 470 2004 problem was reported in SAUSALITO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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