2004 LEXUS GX470 Suspension Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2004 LEXUS GX470
3 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 LEXUS GX470. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD IS CRACKED. THERE ARE SPOTS ON MY LEATHER SEATS AND ARM RESTS ARE CRACKED AND TORN. ALSO TOLD THE TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE SHOCKS BUT I CAN FEEL EVERY BUMP
VEHICLE LOST SENSE OF SHOCK ABSORPTION, BOUNCY WITH DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING. TAKEN IMMEDIATELY TO LEXUS KINGSPORT, TN DEALERSHIP, AND REPAIRED. CIRCA 7 MONTHS LATER, RECURRENCE OF DIFFICULTIES, AND AGAIN, REPAIRED AT LEXUS KINGSPORT DEALERSHIP. CIRCA 1 MONTH AGO, WHILE ON LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL (NORTH CAROLINA TO SOUTH CAROLINA) VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, AND "HEIGHT SUSPENSION" DASH WARNING LIGHT ON, AND IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE, SPECIALIZING IN LEXUS REPAIRS, AND INFORMED I MUST TAKE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY TO LEXUS HILTON HEAD ISLAND FOR SAFETY REPAIR ON THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AGAIN. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY WHEN THIS CENTRAL VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. THIS HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING ON THREE OCCASIONS, BEGINNING WITH VEHICLE REACHING 90,000 MILES. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE WORN AND UNEVEN. THE BRAKE CALIPERS PISTONS WERE CEASING. THE RADIATOR COIL AND THE FRONT SV JOINT DRIVE SHAFT ALSO LEAKED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DID NOT DUPLICATE OR CONFIRM ANY OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE THAT THE WARRANTY WOULD EXPIRE AND THEN HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Other 2004 LEXUS GX470 Problem Areas
Air Bags
12 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint