2004 Lexus Lx 470 problems, complaints & recalls

2018-07-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 113,000 mi

“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.…”

2010-12-01 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

“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 01/1…”

2010-11-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 118,000 mi

“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 be…”

2010-02-15 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 50,000 mi

“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 wa…”

2008-01-26 · Suspension · 35,000 mi

“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" …”

2007-02-12 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 300 mi · 🔥 fire

“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 manual…”

2006-03-03 · Suspension

“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 danger…”

2005-03-07 · Tires

“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 wo…”

2004-06-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors · 6 mi

“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…”

2004-03-15 · Equipment

“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 backin…”