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Mar 20, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 168,667 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN LOW RANGE GOING IN REVERSE WITH A TRAILER VERY SLOW WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE IT ENGAGED FASTER AND WOULDN'T STOP ACCELERATING FOR 15 FEET OF THIS AND IT STOPPED MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS SO THERE WAS NO REASON WHY IT SHOULD HAVE ENGAGED IN THE MANNER THAT IT DID IN FACT I HAD BOTH FEET O...

Mar 20, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 168,667 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN LOW RANGE GOING IN REVERSE WITH A TRAILER VERY SLOW WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE IT ENGAGED FASTER AND WOULDN'T STOP ACCELERATING FOR 15 FEET OF THIS AND IT STOPPED MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS SO THERE WAS NO REASON WHY IT SHOULD HAVE ENGAGED IN THE MANNER THAT IT DID IN FACT I HAD BOTH FEET O...

Feb 5, 2019 Structure 200,000 mi

WE TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED. IT WAS REPORTED TO US BY THE SHOP THAT WHEN THEY RAISED THE TRUCK, IT MADE NOISES AND THEY FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO CONTINUE. THEY REPORTED TO US THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OR ROTTED, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE RIGHT REAREND, AND THA...

Feb 5, 2019 Structure 200,000 mi

WE TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED. IT WAS REPORTED TO US BY THE SHOP THAT WHEN THEY RAISED THE TRUCK, IT MADE NOISES AND THEY FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO CONTINUE. THEY REPORTED TO US THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OR ROTTED, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE RIGHT REAREND, AND THA...

Jan 22, 2019 Structure 110,000 mi

FRAME IS ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT, EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON AN OTHERWISE SPOTLESS VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS COMMON TO THE EARLY/MID 2000'S TOYOTA TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND 4RUNNER, THE LATTER OF WHICH SHARES FRAME COMPONENTS. TOYOTA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, COVERED THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THROUGH ...

Jan 22, 2019 Suspension 110,000 mi

FRAME IS ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT, EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON AN OTHERWISE SPOTLESS VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS COMMON TO THE EARLY/MID 2000'S TOYOTA TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND 4RUNNER, THE LATTER OF WHICH SHARES FRAME COMPONENTS. TOYOTA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, COVERED THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THROUGH ...

Jan 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

FRAME IS ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT, EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON AN OTHERWISE SPOTLESS VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS COMMON TO THE EARLY/MID 2000'S TOYOTA TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND 4RUNNER, THE LATTER OF WHICH SHARES FRAME COMPONENTS. TOYOTA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, COVERED THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THROUGH ...

Jan 22, 2019 Structure 110,000 mi

FRAME IS ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT, EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON AN OTHERWISE SPOTLESS VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS COMMON TO THE EARLY/MID 2000'S TOYOTA TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND 4RUNNER, THE LATTER OF WHICH SHARES FRAME COMPONENTS. TOYOTA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, COVERED THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THROUGH ...

Jan 22, 2019 Suspension 110,000 mi

FRAME IS ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT, EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON AN OTHERWISE SPOTLESS VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS COMMON TO THE EARLY/MID 2000'S TOYOTA TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND 4RUNNER, THE LATTER OF WHICH SHARES FRAME COMPONENTS. TOYOTA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, COVERED THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THROUGH ...

Jan 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 110,000 mi

FRAME IS ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT, EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON AN OTHERWISE SPOTLESS VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS COMMON TO THE EARLY/MID 2000'S TOYOTA TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND 4RUNNER, THE LATTER OF WHICH SHARES FRAME COMPONENTS. TOYOTA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, COVERED THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THROUGH ...

Aug 27, 2018 Structure 150,000 mi

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BROKE A WAY FROM A FRAME SECTION THAT APPEARS ROTTED. NO OTHER RUST ON VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROAD AND MADE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. SCARED TO THINK IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. AGAIN..THIS IS A CLEAN..NO RUST VEHICLE

Aug 27, 2018 Suspension 150,000 mi

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BROKE A WAY FROM A FRAME SECTION THAT APPEARS ROTTED. NO OTHER RUST ON VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROAD AND MADE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. SCARED TO THINK IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. AGAIN..THIS IS A CLEAN..NO RUST VEHICLE

Aug 27, 2018 Structure 150,000 mi

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BROKE A WAY FROM A FRAME SECTION THAT APPEARS ROTTED. NO OTHER RUST ON VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROAD AND MADE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. SCARED TO THINK IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. AGAIN..THIS IS A CLEAN..NO RUST VEHICLE

Aug 27, 2018 Suspension 150,000 mi

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BROKE A WAY FROM A FRAME SECTION THAT APPEARS ROTTED. NO OTHER RUST ON VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROAD AND MADE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. SCARED TO THINK IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED. AGAIN..THIS IS A CLEAN..NO RUST VEHICLE

Aug 8, 2018 Service Brakes 183,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER (POHANKA HON...

Aug 8, 2018 Service Brakes 183,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER (POHANKA HON...

Jul 30, 2018 Air Bags Crash 180,000 mi

FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN 35 MPH REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER STATIONARY VEHICLE ON A BUSY INTERSTATE. THE OTHER CAR WAS TOTALED OUT. THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AS WELL.

Jul 30, 2018 Air Bags Crash 180,000 mi

FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN 35 MPH REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER STATIONARY VEHICLE ON A BUSY INTERSTATE. THE OTHER CAR WAS TOTALED OUT. THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AS WELL.

Jun 8, 2017 Exterior Lighting 230,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS SLOWLY BECAME FOGGED OVER TIME CAUSING GRADUALLY DECREASING LIGHT OUTPUT. THE MANUFACTURER WANTS TO CHARGE TO POLISH OUT THE FOGGED LENS BUT THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN IF THE MANUFACTURER DID DUE DILIGENCE IN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS SELECTION. THIS SAFETY F...

Jun 8, 2017 Exterior Lighting 230,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS SLOWLY BECAME FOGGED OVER TIME CAUSING GRADUALLY DECREASING LIGHT OUTPUT. THE MANUFACTURER WANTS TO CHARGE TO POLISH OUT THE FOGGED LENS BUT THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN IF THE MANUFACTURER DID DUE DILIGENCE IN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS SELECTION. THIS SAFETY F...

Aug 17, 2016 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 3 YEARS TO GET THE CRACKED / MELTING DASHBOARD REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL I RECEIVED OVER 3 YEARS AGO. I SPOKE TO THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALER AND THEY SAID I WAS STILL # 49 IN LINE TO GET THIS DONE. REALLY ? AFTER 3 YEARS. HOW PATIENT DOES ONE NEED TO BE ? I BELIEVE A CIVIL SUIT I...

Aug 17, 2016 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 3 YEARS TO GET THE CRACKED / MELTING DASHBOARD REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL I RECEIVED OVER 3 YEARS AGO. I SPOKE TO THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALER AND THEY SAID I WAS STILL # 49 IN LINE TO GET THIS DONE. REALLY ? AFTER 3 YEARS. HOW PATIENT DOES ONE NEED TO BE ? I BELIEVE A CIVIL SUIT I...

Oct 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 191,000 mi

IT IS POSSIBLE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL WHEN BRAKING, THIS CAUSES SUDDEN UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TOO TOYOTA AND REQUESTED UPGRADED ECU SOFTWARE THAT DISABLES THE GAS PEDAL WHILE BRAKING TOYOTA REFUSED TO PROVIDE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE FIX MY WIFE IS A W...

Oct 21, 2014 Service Brakes 191,000 mi

IT IS POSSIBLE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL WHEN BRAKING, THIS CAUSES SUDDEN UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TOO TOYOTA AND REQUESTED UPGRADED ECU SOFTWARE THAT DISABLES THE GAS PEDAL WHILE BRAKING TOYOTA REFUSED TO PROVIDE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE FIX MY WIFE IS A W...

Oct 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 191,000 mi

IT IS POSSIBLE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL WHEN BRAKING, THIS CAUSES SUDDEN UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TOO TOYOTA AND REQUESTED UPGRADED ECU SOFTWARE THAT DISABLES THE GAS PEDAL WHILE BRAKING TOYOTA REFUSED TO PROVIDE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE FIX MY WIFE IS A W...

Oct 21, 2014 Service Brakes 191,000 mi

IT IS POSSIBLE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL WHEN BRAKING, THIS CAUSES SUDDEN UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TOO TOYOTA AND REQUESTED UPGRADED ECU SOFTWARE THAT DISABLES THE GAS PEDAL WHILE BRAKING TOYOTA REFUSED TO PROVIDE A SIMPLE SOFTWARE FIX MY WIFE IS A W...

Aug 20, 2014 Unknown Or Other 28,478 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A GX470 LEXUS. THIS VEHICLE ALONG WITH OTHER VEHICLES IS GARAGE KEPT. I DON'T DRIVE SOME OF MY VEHICLES A LOT AS WITH MY GX470 BECAUSE OF THE GAS MILEAGE AND DIFFICULTY IN PARKING VERSES MY C-CLASS MERCEDES BENZ AND OTHER CARS. BUT IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR I NOTICED SEVERE CR...

Aug 20, 2014 Unknown Or Other 28,478 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A GX470 LEXUS. THIS VEHICLE ALONG WITH OTHER VEHICLES IS GARAGE KEPT. I DON'T DRIVE SOME OF MY VEHICLES A LOT AS WITH MY GX470 BECAUSE OF THE GAS MILEAGE AND DIFFICULTY IN PARKING VERSES MY C-CLASS MERCEDES BENZ AND OTHER CARS. BUT IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR I NOTICED SEVERE CR...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 57,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED AND MELTED.

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 57,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED AND MELTED.

Jan 6, 2014 Structure 51,000 mi

HAIRLINE CRACKS IN DASHBOARD. GARAGE KEPT. *TR

Jan 6, 2014 Structure 51,000 mi

HAIRLINE CRACKS IN DASHBOARD. GARAGE KEPT. *TR

Nov 26, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY LEXUS GX470 (2003) WITH MY FAMILY ON A LOCAL STREET AT AROUND 35 MPH, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED BY ITSELF. THE BRAKES ENGAGE BY ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED WITH BEEPS. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC, HE CHECKED TH...

Nov 26, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY LEXUS GX470 (2003) WITH MY FAMILY ON A LOCAL STREET AT AROUND 35 MPH, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED BY ITSELF. THE BRAKES ENGAGE BY ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED WITH BEEPS. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC, HE CHECKED TH...

Nov 26, 2013 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY LEXUS GX470 (2003) WITH MY FAMILY ON A LOCAL STREET AT AROUND 35 MPH, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED BY ITSELF. THE BRAKES ENGAGE BY ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED WITH BEEPS. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC, HE CHECKED TH...

Nov 26, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY LEXUS GX470 (2003) WITH MY FAMILY ON A LOCAL STREET AT AROUND 35 MPH, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED BY ITSELF. THE BRAKES ENGAGE BY ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED WITH BEEPS. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC, HE CHECKED TH...

Apr 5, 2013 Structure 81,000 mi

SEVERAL CRACKS (SOME HAIRLINE AND OTHERS WIDER) HAVE APPEARED ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD, NEAR VENTS, ABOVE INSTRUMENT CONSOLE AND IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER. INITIALLY, I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE BUT IN RESEARCHING THIS TOPIC ONLINE I REALIZED THIS IS PERVASIVE ISSUE WI...

Apr 5, 2013 Structure 81,000 mi

SEVERAL CRACKS (SOME HAIRLINE AND OTHERS WIDER) HAVE APPEARED ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD, NEAR VENTS, ABOVE INSTRUMENT CONSOLE AND IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER. INITIALLY, I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED OCCURRENCE BUT IN RESEARCHING THIS TOPIC ONLINE I REALIZED THIS IS PERVASIVE ISSUE WI...

Jun 15, 2011 Air Bags Crash Fire 104,805 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GX470. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP; HOWEVER, THE ...

Jun 15, 2011 Air Bags Crash Fire 104,805 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GX470. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP; HOWEVER, THE ...

May 19, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 LEXUS GX470 ON MY WAY TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MY THREE YEAR OLD SON ' WHO WAS EXPERIENCING BREATHING PROBLEMS. I LOST CONTROL OF THE SUV NEAR THE EXIT FOR THE HOSPITAL ' AS I WAS PREPARING TO TAKE THE EXIT FROM THE FREEWAY. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF-BALANCE AND DID A 360 DEGREE ROLLOVE...

May 19, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 LEXUS GX470 ON MY WAY TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MY THREE YEAR OLD SON ' WHO WAS EXPERIENCING BREATHING PROBLEMS. I LOST CONTROL OF THE SUV NEAR THE EXIT FOR THE HOSPITAL ' AS I WAS PREPARING TO TAKE THE EXIT FROM THE FREEWAY. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF-BALANCE AND DID A 360 DEGREE ROLLOVE...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

IN 2007 OR 2008 THE ACCELERATOR ON MY LEXUS GX 470 STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION. I HAD FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS A TRUCK AND WHEN TAKING MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES WITH MUCH EFFORT AND TURN OF THE IGNITION. THE FLOOR MAT WAS NO...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

IN 2007 OR 2008 THE ACCELERATOR ON MY LEXUS GX 470 STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION. I HAD FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS A TRUCK AND WHEN TAKING MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES WITH MUCH EFFORT AND TURN OF THE IGNITION. THE FLOOR MAT WAS NO...

Feb 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,031 mi

I OWN A 2003 LEXUS GX470. ON FRIDAY JANUARY 8TH AS I WAITED FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR BEFORE TURNING RIGHT TO ENTER A BLVD, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO RACE WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT FORCED DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM "LAUNCHING" INTO THE CROSS TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND...

Feb 23, 2010 Electrical System 93,031 mi

I OWN A 2003 LEXUS GX470. ON FRIDAY JANUARY 8TH AS I WAITED FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR BEFORE TURNING RIGHT TO ENTER A BLVD, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO RACE WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT FORCED DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM "LAUNCHING" INTO THE CROSS TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND...

Feb 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 93,031 mi

I OWN A 2003 LEXUS GX470. ON FRIDAY JANUARY 8TH AS I WAITED FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR BEFORE TURNING RIGHT TO ENTER A BLVD, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO RACE WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT FORCED DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM "LAUNCHING" INTO THE CROSS TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND...

Feb 23, 2010 Electrical System 93,031 mi

I OWN A 2003 LEXUS GX470. ON FRIDAY JANUARY 8TH AS I WAITED FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR BEFORE TURNING RIGHT TO ENTER A BLVD, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO RACE WHILE MY RIGHT FOOT FORCED DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE CAR FROM "LAUNCHING" INTO THE CROSS TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND...

Feb 8, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 33,102 mi

I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON A TWO LANE PAVED ROAD (SUTTON ROAD) NEAR SUTTON SCHOOL. WEATHER WAS SNOWING AND ROAD CONDITIONS SLIPPERY WHEN MY ACCERERATOR FAILED TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION. I APPLIED BRAKES AS I WAS APPROACHING A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION. THE ELECTRONIC ...

Feb 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 33,102 mi

I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON A TWO LANE PAVED ROAD (SUTTON ROAD) NEAR SUTTON SCHOOL. WEATHER WAS SNOWING AND ROAD CONDITIONS SLIPPERY WHEN MY ACCERERATOR FAILED TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION. I APPLIED BRAKES AS I WAS APPROACHING A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION. THE ELECTRONIC ...

Feb 8, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 33,102 mi

I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON A TWO LANE PAVED ROAD (SUTTON ROAD) NEAR SUTTON SCHOOL. WEATHER WAS SNOWING AND ROAD CONDITIONS SLIPPERY WHEN MY ACCERERATOR FAILED TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION. I APPLIED BRAKES AS I WAS APPROACHING A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION. THE ELECTRONIC ...

Feb 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 33,102 mi

I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON A TWO LANE PAVED ROAD (SUTTON ROAD) NEAR SUTTON SCHOOL. WEATHER WAS SNOWING AND ROAD CONDITIONS SLIPPERY WHEN MY ACCERERATOR FAILED TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION. I APPLIED BRAKES AS I WAS APPROACHING A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION. THE ELECTRONIC ...

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GX470. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED IN TO A PARKED VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT TAKEN AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105...

Feb 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 105,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GX470. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED IN TO A PARKED VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT TAKEN AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105...

Apr 1, 2007 Power Train 62,000 mi

I BOUGHT A LEXUS GX470 IN APRIL 2003. AROUND DEC. 2006, SOMETIMES WHEN I WOULD PUT ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HEAR A THUMP ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE REAR. IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING HITS THE BUMPER. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT IT HAPPENS ENOUGH THAT IT IS VERY, VERY NOTICEABLE. I HAVE NOT TAKEN ...

Apr 1, 2007 Power Train 62,000 mi

I BOUGHT A LEXUS GX470 IN APRIL 2003. AROUND DEC. 2006, SOMETIMES WHEN I WOULD PUT ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HEAR A THUMP ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE REAR. IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING HITS THE BUMPER. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT IT HAPPENS ENOUGH THAT IT IS VERY, VERY NOTICEABLE. I HAVE NOT TAKEN ...

Jun 22, 2006 Power Train 32,432 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACE IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS EXITED, A WITNESS OBSERVED THE VEHICLE REVERSING. THE VEHICLE'S DOOR KNOCK THE CONTACT TO THE GROUND AND FRONT LEFT WHEEL ROLLED OVER TO THE CONTACT'S CHEST, BACK, SPINE AND FACE.

Jun 22, 2006 Power Train 32,432 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACE IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS EXITED, A WITNESS OBSERVED THE VEHICLE REVERSING. THE VEHICLE'S DOOR KNOCK THE CONTACT TO THE GROUND AND FRONT LEFT WHEEL ROLLED OVER TO THE CONTACT'S CHEST, BACK, SPINE AND FACE.

Sep 19, 2005 Power Train 12,417 mi

MY LEXUS GX470 HAS BEEN RETURNED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME DEFECT, THE LAST TIME(4TH) MY CAR WAS IN FOR SERVICE, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE FOR MY CAR AT THIS CURRENT TIME. ACCORDING TO LEXUS, THE THUMPING SENSATION FROM THE DRIVE SHAFT IS NORMAL, DESIGN CHARACTERIS...

Sep 19, 2005 Power Train 12,417 mi

MY LEXUS GX470 HAS BEEN RETURNED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME DEFECT, THE LAST TIME(4TH) MY CAR WAS IN FOR SERVICE, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE FOR MY CAR AT THIS CURRENT TIME. ACCORDING TO LEXUS, THE THUMPING SENSATION FROM THE DRIVE SHAFT IS NORMAL, DESIGN CHARACTERIS...

Sep 9, 2004 Suspension 31,540 mi

THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MADE THE VEHICLE LIFT ON ITS OWN. MANUFACTURER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, AND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WAS STILL DEFECTIVE. *AK

Sep 9, 2004 Suspension 31,540 mi

THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MADE THE VEHICLE LIFT ON ITS OWN. MANUFACTURER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, AND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WAS STILL DEFECTIVE. *AK

Mar 7, 2004 Power Train 3,000 mi

STRANGE THUMPING SOUND ON MY LEXUS GX470. EASY CRACKING OF THE WINDSHIELD ( A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL).

Mar 7, 2004 Visibility 3,000 mi

STRANGE THUMPING SOUND ON MY LEXUS GX470. EASY CRACKING OF THE WINDSHIELD ( A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL).

Mar 7, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 LEXUS GX470 AND HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A SERIOUS CLUNK/THUMP IN THE REAR TRANSMISSION. I BROUGHT IT INTO MY LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THEY LUBED THE DRIVESHAFT. AFTER THIS IT WAS FIXED FOR APPROX 3 MONTHS BUT THIS THUMP/CLUNK IS BACK. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS MAY BE A SAFETY IS...

Mar 7, 2004 Power Train 3,000 mi

STRANGE THUMPING SOUND ON MY LEXUS GX470. EASY CRACKING OF THE WINDSHIELD ( A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL).

Mar 7, 2004 Visibility 3,000 mi

STRANGE THUMPING SOUND ON MY LEXUS GX470. EASY CRACKING OF THE WINDSHIELD ( A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL).

Mar 7, 2004 Power Train 2,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 LEXUS GX470 AND HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A SERIOUS CLUNK/THUMP IN THE REAR TRANSMISSION. I BROUGHT IT INTO MY LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND THEY LUBED THE DRIVESHAFT. AFTER THIS IT WAS FIXED FOR APPROX 3 MONTHS BUT THIS THUMP/CLUNK IS BACK. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS MAY BE A SAFETY IS...

Mar 2, 2004 Power Train

PURCHASED GX 470 JULY 03, BEGAN NOTICING THUMPING WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING FROM SLOWING DOWN AND/OR STOPPING APPROVXIMATELY 5 MONTHS, 9000 MILES LATER. DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO FINISH MY SENTENCE WHEN FIRST ATTEMPTING TO DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM & VOLUNTEERED TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT, WHICH DID NO...

Mar 2, 2004 Power Train

PURCHASED GX 470 JULY 03, BEGAN NOTICING THUMPING WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING FROM SLOWING DOWN AND/OR STOPPING APPROVXIMATELY 5 MONTHS, 9000 MILES LATER. DEALERSHIP WAS ABLE TO FINISH MY SENTENCE WHEN FIRST ATTEMPTING TO DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM & VOLUNTEERED TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT, WHICH DID NO...

Feb 17, 2004 Suspension 6,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. *AK

Feb 17, 2004 Suspension 6,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Steering Crash

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED STEERING WHEEL FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING 50 MPH. CONSUMER TOWED THE VEHICLETO DEALER TO BE INSPECTED, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT STEERING COLUMN BOLT SNAPPED. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Steering Crash

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED STEERING WHEEL FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING 50 MPH. CONSUMER TOWED THE VEHICLETO DEALER TO BE INSPECTED, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT STEERING COLUMN BOLT SNAPPED. *AK

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Feb 6, 2004 Power Train 15 mi

THE TRANSMISSION DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WHILE THE BRAKE IS FIRMLY ENGAGED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT WHICH IS QUITE STARTLING. THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ALLOWS THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FORWARD CAUSING A LOUD THUMP AND PROPELLING THE VEHICLE IN A FORWAR...

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train

WHEN HARD ACCELERATING SULFUR SMELL ENTERS CABIN MAKES ME NAUSEATED... WONDER IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS ENTERING CABIN ALSO . WHEN STOPPING OR STOPPED DRIVE SHAFT BUMPS HARD LIKE SOMEONE HITTING BACK OF VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN HARD ACCELERATING SULFUR SMELL ENTERS CABIN MAKES ME NAUSEATED... WONDER IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS ENTERING CABIN ALSO . WHEN STOPPING OR STOPPED DRIVE SHAFT BUMPS HARD LIKE SOMEONE HITTING BACK OF VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train

WHEN HARD ACCELERATING SULFUR SMELL ENTERS CABIN MAKES ME NAUSEATED... WONDER IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS ENTERING CABIN ALSO . WHEN STOPPING OR STOPPED DRIVE SHAFT BUMPS HARD LIKE SOMEONE HITTING BACK OF VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN HARD ACCELERATING SULFUR SMELL ENTERS CABIN MAKES ME NAUSEATED... WONDER IF CARBON MONOXIDE IS ENTERING CABIN ALSO . WHEN STOPPING OR STOPPED DRIVE SHAFT BUMPS HARD LIKE SOMEONE HITTING BACK OF VEHICLE. *JB

Jan 17, 2004 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

I HAVE OWNED 2 GX470'S AND BOTH HAVE HAD A "KNOCKING" WHEN YOU STOP THE VEHICLE. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAS TAPPED ME FROM BEHIND MY VEHICLE WITH THEIR VEHICLE. LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEALER AND TECHNICIAN CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL FOR AN SUV. I HAVE OWNED A MERCEDES ML 430 AND THERE WAS NEVER A ...

Jan 17, 2004 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

I HAVE OWNED 2 GX470'S AND BOTH HAVE HAD A "KNOCKING" WHEN YOU STOP THE VEHICLE. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAS TAPPED ME FROM BEHIND MY VEHICLE WITH THEIR VEHICLE. LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEALER AND TECHNICIAN CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL FOR AN SUV. I HAVE OWNED A MERCEDES ML 430 AND THERE WAS NEVER A ...

Jan 7, 2004 Suspension 1,000 mi

THERE WAS SEVERE SHIMMYING/VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS WORSE WHEN IT OCCURRED ON A WET SURFACE. DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED THAT A PROBLEM EXISTED, BUT COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 7, 2004 Suspension 1,000 mi

THERE WAS SEVERE SHIMMYING/VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WAS WORSE WHEN IT OCCURRED ON A WET SURFACE. DEALERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGED THAT A PROBLEM EXISTED, BUT COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,000 mi

MY SUV WHEN EVER GOING UP OR DOWN A HILL AT ANY SPEED LETS OUT A HORRIBLE SMELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED IT WAS BAD GAS, I LET THE TANK RUN TO EMPTY AND SWITCHED GAS DEALERS...THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. MY SON CANNOT RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT BECAUSE HE FEELS LIKE THROWING UP EVEN DURING ...

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

MY SUV WHEN EVER GOING UP OR DOWN A HILL AT ANY SPEED LETS OUT A HORRIBLE SMELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED IT WAS BAD GAS, I LET THE TANK RUN TO EMPTY AND SWITCHED GAS DEALERS...THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. MY SON CANNOT RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT BECAUSE HE FEELS LIKE THROWING UP EVEN DURING ...

Jan 5, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,000 mi

MY SUV WHEN EVER GOING UP OR DOWN A HILL AT ANY SPEED LETS OUT A HORRIBLE SMELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED IT WAS BAD GAS, I LET THE TANK RUN TO EMPTY AND SWITCHED GAS DEALERS...THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. MY SON CANNOT RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT BECAUSE HE FEELS LIKE THROWING UP EVEN DURING ...

Jan 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

MY SUV WHEN EVER GOING UP OR DOWN A HILL AT ANY SPEED LETS OUT A HORRIBLE SMELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED IT WAS BAD GAS, I LET THE TANK RUN TO EMPTY AND SWITCHED GAS DEALERS...THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. MY SON CANNOT RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT BECAUSE HE FEELS LIKE THROWING UP EVEN DURING ...

Dec 17, 2003 Power Train 2,500 mi

I BOUGHT THE 470 GX WITH 7 MILES ON IT. IT BEGAN TO "LURCH" AT ABOUT 2500 MILES. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO LEXUS, THEY AGREED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM ON SOME OF THE NEW GX'S. THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE, AND THEY RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND T...

Dec 17, 2003 Power Train 2,500 mi

I BOUGHT THE 470 GX WITH 7 MILES ON IT. IT BEGAN TO "LURCH" AT ABOUT 2500 MILES. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO LEXUS, THEY AGREED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM ON SOME OF THE NEW GX'S. THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE, AND THEY RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND T...

Dec 17, 2003 Power Train 2,500 mi

I BOUGHT THE 470 GX WITH 7 MILES ON IT. IT BEGAN TO "LURCH" AT ABOUT 2500 MILES. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO LEXUS, THEY AGREED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM ON SOME OF THE NEW GX'S. THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE, AND THEY RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND T...

Dec 17, 2003 Power Train 2,500 mi

I BOUGHT THE 470 GX WITH 7 MILES ON IT. IT BEGAN TO "LURCH" AT ABOUT 2500 MILES. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO LEXUS, THEY AGREED THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM ON SOME OF THE NEW GX'S. THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE, AND THEY RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AND T...

Dec 12, 2003 Power Train 5,000 mi

WHEN DESCENDING A HILL AT 40-45 MPH IN DRIVE AND GENTLY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAINTAIN SPEED TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS TO "4" AND OFTEN TO "3". THIS OCCURS REPEATEDLY, BUT IS NOT PREDICTABLE. WHEN REACHING THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE TOP GEAR, I MUST EITHER (1) DEPRESS...

Dec 12, 2003 Power Train 5,000 mi

WHEN DESCENDING A HILL AT 40-45 MPH IN DRIVE AND GENTLY PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAINTAIN SPEED TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS TO "4" AND OFTEN TO "3". THIS OCCURS REPEATEDLY, BUT IS NOT PREDICTABLE. WHEN REACHING THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE TOP GEAR, I MUST EITHER (1) DEPRESS...

Dec 10, 2003 Suspension 200 mi

LEXUS GX470 HAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS FROM 10 TO 70 MPH. DEALER MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM AT 1,000 AND 5,000 MILE CHECK BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. DEALER CALLED THE PROBLEM "ROAD GROAN." *LA

Dec 10, 2003 Steering 200 mi

LEXUS GX470 HAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS FROM 10 TO 70 MPH. DEALER MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM AT 1,000 AND 5,000 MILE CHECK BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. DEALER CALLED THE PROBLEM "ROAD GROAN." *LA

Dec 10, 2003 Suspension 200 mi

LEXUS GX470 HAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS FROM 10 TO 70 MPH. DEALER MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM AT 1,000 AND 5,000 MILE CHECK BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. DEALER CALLED THE PROBLEM "ROAD GROAN." *LA

Dec 10, 2003 Steering 200 mi

LEXUS GX470 HAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS FROM 10 TO 70 MPH. DEALER MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM AT 1,000 AND 5,000 MILE CHECK BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. DEALER CALLED THE PROBLEM "ROAD GROAN." *LA

Dec 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS A PERSISTENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING AND IT WAS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *SCC *JB

Dec 2, 2003 Steering

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS A PERSISTENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING AND IT WAS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *SCC *JB

Dec 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS A PERSISTENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING AND IT WAS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *SCC *JB

Dec 2, 2003 Steering

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS A PERSISTENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING AND IT WAS HARD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *SCC *JB

Nov 22, 2003 Suspension

2003 GX470 LEXUS HAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 1700 AND 2200 RPM'S. HAS HAD IT SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED 18,000 MILES AGO. DEALER AND MFG DO NOT HAVE A WAY TO FIX THE VIBRATION. *LA

Nov 22, 2003 Suspension

2003 GX470 LEXUS HAS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN 1700 AND 2200 RPM'S. HAS HAD IT SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED 18,000 MILES AGO. DEALER AND MFG DO NOT HAVE A WAY TO FIX THE VIBRATION. *LA

Oct 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER GIVING THE VEHICLE MODERATE TO HIGH ACCELERATION, A ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMES OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. THE SMELL IS SO BAD THAT IT MAKES ME DIZZY. *AK

Oct 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER GIVING THE VEHICLE MODERATE TO HIGH ACCELERATION, A ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMES OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. THE SMELL IS SO BAD THAT IT MAKES ME DIZZY. *AK

Oct 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other 1 mi

WHEN DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITION ON, A SULFUR LIKE ODOR ENTERED THROUGH THE A/C VENT. THE CONDITION CAUSED HEADACHES AND NAUSEA. THE DRIVER ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS AND TURNED THE A/C OFF TO ALLOW THE FRESH AIR TO REMOVED ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE ...

Oct 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 900 mi

WHENEVER GIVING THE VEHICLE MODERATE TO HIGH ACCELERATION, A ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMES OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. THE SMELL IS SO BAD THAT IT MAKES ME DIZZY AND I FEEL LIKE VOMITING. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY THE LEXUS DEALER THAT THIS IS A "NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE" BECAUSE OF THE SULFUR CO...

Oct 24, 2003 Unknown Or Other 1 mi

WHEN DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITION ON, A SULFUR LIKE ODOR ENTERED THROUGH THE A/C VENT. THE CONDITION CAUSED HEADACHES AND NAUSEA. THE DRIVER ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS AND TURNED THE A/C OFF TO ALLOW THE FRESH AIR TO REMOVED ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE ...

Oct 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 900 mi

WHENEVER GIVING THE VEHICLE MODERATE TO HIGH ACCELERATION, A ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMES OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. THE SMELL IS SO BAD THAT IT MAKES ME DIZZY AND I FEEL LIKE VOMITING. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY THE LEXUS DEALER THAT THIS IS A "NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE" BECAUSE OF THE SULFUR CO...

Oct 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

A SULFUR ODOR OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR, IS PRESENT IN THE CAR WHEN ACCELERATING. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SMELL AT MY 1,000 MILE CHECK UP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SMELL WOULD BE GONE BY MY 5,000 MILE CHECK UP. THE CAR STILL HAS THE ODOR AT THE 5,000 MILE CHECK UP. NOW I'M TOLD BY THE DEALER "SULFUR SMELL HA...

Oct 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

A SULFUR ODOR OR ROTTEN EGG ODOR, IS PRESENT IN THE CAR WHEN ACCELERATING. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SMELL AT MY 1,000 MILE CHECK UP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SMELL WOULD BE GONE BY MY 5,000 MILE CHECK UP. THE CAR STILL HAS THE ODOR AT THE 5,000 MILE CHECK UP. NOW I'M TOLD BY THE DEALER "SULFUR SMELL HA...

Sep 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND AT ANY BRAKING CONDITIONS WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS HITTING THE REAR OF VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 9, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AND AT ANY BRAKING CONDITIONS WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS HITTING THE REAR OF VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VENTS SPEW OUT A HORRIBLE SULFUR ODOR. THE ODOR IS SO BAD THAT THE WINDOWS HAVE TO BE ROLLED DOWN. CONSUMER'S 14 MONTH OLD CHILD RIDES IN VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VENTS SPEW OUT A HORRIBLE SULFUR ODOR. THE ODOR IS SO BAD THAT THE WINDOWS HAVE TO BE ROLLED DOWN. CONSUMER'S 14 MONTH OLD CHILD RIDES IN VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 3, 2003 Power Train 900 mi

WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE MAKES A THUMPING NOISE. AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS TAPPING ME IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND EACH TIME I AM TOLD IT IS A "NORMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE." *NLM

Jun 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 900 mi

WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE MAKES A THUMPING NOISE. AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS TAPPING ME IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND EACH TIME I AM TOLD IT IS A "NORMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE." *NLM

Jun 3, 2003 Power Train 900 mi

WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE MAKES A THUMPING NOISE. AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS TAPPING ME IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND EACH TIME I AM TOLD IT IS A "NORMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE." *NLM

Jun 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 900 mi

WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE MAKES A THUMPING NOISE. AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS TAPPING ME IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND EACH TIME I AM TOLD IT IS A "NORMAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE." *NLM