While driving on the highway the read on one of the vehicle's tires separated yet the tire remained inflated. The tread separation caused some damage to the body of the vehicle. The tire manufacturer was contacted and inspected the tires. They concluded that the didn't notice anything unusual about the tires.
The worst 1997 Lexus LX450 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration3
- Suspension2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
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- Acceleration3
- Suspension2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Lexus LX450 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement Certification Labels
- LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- The purpose of
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014:
What 1997 Lexus LX450 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Almost the exact complaint as odi id number 755661. I disagree that this is not a design flaw. I have contacted lexus regarding this and was basically told "too bad".
The rotors on the disc brakes have warped three times in app. 8000 miles. The manufacturer concedes that the brakes are inadequate for the weight of the vehicle, when it is owned by people in hilly areas. The manufacturer also states that the problem of brakes overheating is pervasive, but says it is not a design flaw. I have asked the manufacturer to either provide a fix, or extend the warranty for the life of the vehicle, but the manufacturer has refused.
On any given occasion and any weather and road conditions, vehicle accelerates to a high speed without driver application. Driver has to shift to neutral in order to stop vehicle, would not stop or slow with brake application. *ak
Vehicle experiences sudden and traumatic deceleration when the vehicle unexpectedly (and repeatedly) released from cruise control.
On two occasions vehicle experienced sudden acceleration which resulted in loss of control causing vehicle to collide into garage. Yh
At highway speeds and under certain conditions the front of the car becomes unstable. The left and right side alternately rise and fall. The only way to stop this action is to reduce the speed.
At highway speeds under certain conditions the front of the vehicle becomes unstable. Left and right side alternately rise and fall.
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Questions about the 1997 Lexus LX450
Is the 1997 Lexus LX450 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1997 Lexus LX450, 1.3 times a typical LX450 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Lexus LX450?
Acceleration and speed control, with 3 complaints. Next is suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 1997 Lexus LX450 have?
No recalls on record.
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