lexus gx470 Problems

lexus gx470 2005 Complaints

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

power tailgate striker trapped finger, causing injury. *ak

Reported in: SWAINSBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2T2HA31U35C

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. while driving less than 5 mph, there was an explosion. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the air compressor remained activated. when the driver struck a bump in the road, the vehicle dropped and the rear shock, right sensor, compressor, and rear air bags were damaged. the vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. he feels that this is a safety defect. the driver hurt her jaw when the vehicle dropped to the ground. the failure mileage was 62,977 and current mileage was 63,000. updated 03-30-09 *bf the compressor continued to inflate until the pressure became so high that it exploded. the seat retractor assembly was jammed. upadted 03/31/09. *jb

Reported in: GAITERSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X450

SEAT BELTS:REAR

Reported in: GAITERSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X450

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2005 gx470 has had 69,000 trouble free miles until yesterday. my wife was driving and called me with the report of the vsc and check engine light being on. the vehicle acts fine and the gauges are reading normal. i checked the fuel cap as the owners manual suggested for the engine light but no results. i take it in to the lexus dealership for service and they cannot find the problem. they reset the warning and then in two to three days it is back on again. i have read blogs that it states it may be the o2 sensors. this occurs a lot in lexus vehicles.

Reported in: PORT ST LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X950

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

my 2005 lexus gx 470 has had 3 door actuators replaced already, and the 4th door actuator just went bad, along with 1 of the 3 that had just been replaced. the door actuators are what unlock the automatic doors. this could be a safety issue because the only door that opens with a key is the driver door. if someone needed to enter the car quickly to assist someone at any location other that the driver location, it could cause a problem. this occurs on a daily basis and i suspect i'm not the only gx 470 owner who has had the problem. it seems that there are defective actuators being installed by lexus and although the likelihood of injury is fairly low, it could be a problem in an emergency situation.

Reported in: CHULA VISTA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X150

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. the contact attempted to stop the vehicle while driving approximately 25 mph with her foot on the brake pedal, and it accelerated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. they test drove it and stated that they were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. the lexus manufacturer was notified. a representative from the manufacturer test drove the vehicle and they were also unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of it. the failure mileage was 5,000. updated 5/24/10 *cn updated 09/07/10*jb

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X050

STRUCTURE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, when an opposing vehicle crashed into the vehicle. suddenly, the vehicle rolled over. the three occupants sustained moderate injuries and were transported to the hospital. a police report was filed. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed by the insurance company. the manufacturer was notified five weeks prior to the failure regarding the vehicle rolling over. the failure and current mileages were 73,000.

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTJBT20X450

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

when using the cruise control on my vehicle, it accelerates aggressively to maintain speed when going up hills or when the elevation grade increases. it continues to this day. i know something is wrong but the lexus dealer has checked it and stated "it works as designed".

Reported in: HILLSBOROUGH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X650

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds and entering her garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to the back of the garage. the brakes were applied but failed to engage. the vehicle had not been inspected nor had it been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted who informed her that they were going to contact their lawyers. the failure and current mileages were approximately 55,000. updated 03/17/11*lj updated 12/30/11 *cn

Reported in: KINGSTON NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: JTJBT20X150

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

s10 appropriate handling - letter to the secretary from complaint regarding sudden acceleration of his 2005 toyota lexus gx470 *kb the consumer stated as her husband was entering the garage, he slowed down to move around a garbage pail in the garage. at that moment, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a storage shelf and then crashed through the rear wall of the garage. the speed of the vehicle caused it to go over the foundation lip of the rear wall. fortunately, that is what stopped the vehicle from going further . the consumers husband tried to apply the brakes during the acceleration, but the vehicle would not stop. *jb

Reported in: KINGSTON NY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. the contact stated the dashboard cracked near the glove compartment. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated the crack originated behind dashboard in the steering area due to the defective leather. the manufacturer offered to assist with half of the repair cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,100. updated 2/19/13 *cn the consumer stated the dashboard cracked across the seam on the driver's side, during the first year. then multiple cracks appeared all over the dashboard, including a crack near the passenger air bag. updated 02/25/13

Reported in: WINTER SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X250

STRUCTURE

notice what looks like a cut across my dashboard, so i asked my daughters did anything happened while they had the truck(?). i than googled cracked dashboard on gx470 2005 and find many lexus owners have this problem. with all owners with the same complaint, i looked for a recall. to my surprise as much as i talk about my lexus they dropped the ball(my last lexus).

Reported in: FOREST HEIGHTS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X150

STRUCTURE

dash board has begun to crack. concerned there would be a safety issue if the air bags were deployed. apparently this is a common issue for the lexus 03-09 in the gx model and also the rx model. lexus is full aware of the issue, but has happened after warranty expired. *js

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X850

STRUCTURE

there has been a problem for years with certain toyota and lexus vehicles dashboards cracking. this is not only a cosmetic issue but a safety issue (passenger side airbag) as well and even toyota repair manuals say to replace the dash if there are any cracks yet dealers are not addressing the problem and are making owners pay thousands of dollars for a new dash when clearly there's a defect in the materials used to make the dash. this has been an issue for over 5yrs. and toyota / lexus has been well aware of it, yet as of february 2014 there has still been no recall issued? here's the problem w/ lexus gx470 models: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-first-generation/427349-cracked-dashboard.html here's the problem w/ toyota 4runner models: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maintenance-detailing/59435-cracked-dash.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/122935-***cracked-dashboard-action-request***.html there are many others out there too, just google "toyota cracked dash".

Reported in: OVIEDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X050

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: OVIEDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X050

AIR BAGS

Reported in: OVIEDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X050

AIR BAGS

i saw jen strathmore's news, watch dog report on cracked/melting dashboards. i want to file a complaint that i too have this problem. the cracking started a few years ago and has slowing continued. my entire dash is literally cracking off in pieces and there is foam padding exposed. it is getting worse. i'm concerned about the safety with the air bags. i drive a lexus suv, an expensive car. i did bring it to jm lexus, the customer service manager said there was nothing he could do about it, now. i didn't think i had a leg to stand on, until i saw the multiple complaints by others with the same issues on television. please let me know what i should do next. thank you, lisa bezick

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

growing cracks all over the dash. this is a known defect with many other reported incidents.

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

growing cracks all over the dash. this is a known defect with many other reported incidents.

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

dash board has begun to crack. concerned there would be a safety issue if the air bags were deployed. apparently this is a common issue for the lexus gx470 from reading other complaints.

Reported in: APPLE SPRINGS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JTJBT20X250

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