2005 Lexus Lx470 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:side/Window 2016-02-05 · campaign 16V065000 · 320,409 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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.
Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman 2010-07-29 · campaign 10V346000 · 39,159 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (82)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Steering 2020-06-23 · L-SB-0174-08 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: obsolete notice june 23, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0023-20.
Showing the 6 most recent of 82 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-09-20 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus lx470. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not notified of the i…”
2016-11-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 90,000 mi“vehicle was topped of with a full tank of gas prior to going on a off road drive. the vehicle was driven modestly up silver canyon trail with no mechanical issues until gas fumes became apparent. i initially thought the rig was running rich in fuel and continued the climb. then on a break i noticed gas spewing from the vehicle's gas cap. there was …”
2010-05-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“i had a 2005 lexus 470 car and it was involved in two accidents that neither i nor the other driver could neither one has ever had an accident and i have been driving 35 years. the car in the first accident i do not even know what happened there was a collision on a road i take every day. the other car was totaled he had no skid marks and the lexus…”
2009-04-27 · Suspension · 86,200 mi“2005 lexus 470 has ongoing height control problems. serviced 5 times for this issue, last time on 4/20/09. on 4/26/09, vehicle began to drive very roughly and the rear of vehicle raised one inch higher than front of vehicle. on 4/27/09, suv returned to lexus dealer for 6th repair appointment for height control problem. becoming fearful of driving…”
2009-04-23 · Suspension · 85,300 mi“2005 lexus lx 470 has ongoing height control problem. first appeared at 24, 590 miles. has been serviced for problem 5 times. last time, lexus paid for part only. i have scheduled a 6th repair appointment. vehicle also pulls to the left significantly, even after 4-20-09 repair. becoming fearful of driving vehicle. *tr…”
2005-11-11 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 12,500 mi“vibration occurs from rear differential when the rpm ~1900 and the automatic transmission is shifting from 4th to drive; dealer is swapping out rear differential have not received vehicle back yet; dealer now says vibrations are coming from transmission and has advised to replace transmission; original complaint did not have noise coming from tr…”
2005-11-11 · Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch · 9,000 mi“headlights come on after a period of time (2 min to 20 min) after vehicle is shut off and the key bob button is pressed twice and truck beeps; headlights will not turn off even if the stalk is on auto/lights on/parking lights/off; in addition the head light stalk will control the door locks when the stalk is moved from auto to on or parking lights …”
2005-06-24 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · 3,000 mi · 💥 crash“dt: caller says when 4-wheel drive control is bumped it knocks vehicle into neutral and the vehicle rolls away. when this happens the 4 wheel drive control overrides the park gear, and this can happen with no one is in control of vehicle. caller has concerns about her family should this happen with children in vehicle. this can happen while it is…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.