Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus lx470. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The worst 2005 Lexus LX470 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
Problems by type
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- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Recalls 3
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V065000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V346000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.
- Risk
- This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. Owner notification began june june 10, 2005. Owners should contact lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 04V434000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Lexus LX470 82
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
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Dealer Package: Follow-Up Owner Notification Letter Mailing Date The Campaign Follow-Up Owner...
What 2005 Lexus LX470 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 a tremendous pressure build up. Once I reached the top of the trail the issue was photographed and recorded. I waited till the spewing of gas stopped then drove back down. The issue was brought to lexus kearny mesa and because the issue could not be recreated no repairs were made. The conditions were not properly recreated to make the problem reappear. My concern is possible gas ignition and explosion.
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 tire was hit. No one ever knew what happened. Then last month my god son was driving on the la freeway in stop and go 5 miles an hour traffic. The car accelerated into the flatbed truck infront of him and he was ok but the car totaled. It is hard to hurt a lexus 470 and the only explanation was that the car accelerated into the flatbed crushing the radiator. It was bizarre and the car ruined. I think toyota and lexus have not fully examined the lexus car for the acceleration problem and they should. Anyone of the people involved could have been killed no one was driving fast and there was no explanation for the accidents except the lexus malfunction.
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 SUV.
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.
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 transmission.
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 to on; usually occurs at night; usually clears up by morning; resulted in a dead battery twice; may be attributed to rain.
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 in park without the key in it. Dealer said always use emergency brake. Manufacturer just took notes, and said they would get back to her in 48 hours. Caller has a lexus gx470.
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Questions about the 2005 Lexus LX470
Is the 2005 Lexus LX470 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2005 Lexus LX470, close to a typical LX470 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Lexus LX470?
Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus LX470 have?
3 recalls, covering air bags, steering and exterior lighting.
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