Lexus Gx470 2006
Model Gx470 made in 2006 by Lexus got 23 consumer complains as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2006
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| LSB-0005-10 | 01/15/2010 | 10033625 | Lexus: srs light on dtc b0111/b0116-open in side squib circuit. some vehicles may exhibit an srs lamp on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b0111 and/or b0116. an updated wire harness is available to address this condition. * | 08/30/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 00506 | 03/28/2006 | 10019646 | M.i.l. on dtc b1153: seat position sensor. *tt | 04/13/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| LSB-0015-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034245 | Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field fix procedures des | 10/29/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| LSB-0005-10 | 01/15/2010 | 10033625 | Lexus: srs light on dtc b0111/b0116-open in side squib circuit. some vehicles may exhibit an srs lamp on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b0111 and/or b0116. an updated wire harness is available to address this condition. * | 08/30/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 01805 | 11/17/2005 | 10018276 | Malfunction indicator lamp on diagnostic trouble code p0171, p0174, p2195, or p2197. *ak | 12/20/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 00106 | 03/29/2006 | 00106 | 10019327 | Ilsac gf-4 engine oil standard. '06 lexus. *tt excluding hybrid vehicles. *tt recommendation. *tt | 03/06/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 00406 | 03/01/2006 | 10019663 | Excessive sulfur odor. *tt | 04/17/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Ready | 07/11/2011 | |
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information. *rm | 07/11/2011 | |
| SB-0001-11 REV1 | 01/06/2011 | 10037625 | Ready | 05/31/2011 | |
| SB-0001-11 REV1 | 01/06/2011 | 10037625 | Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid. *rm | 05/31/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 00106 | 04/19/2006 | 10021707 | Rear driveshaft/propeller shaft clunk/thump noise. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 00207 | 05/29/2007 | 10021759 | Rear driveshaft/propeller shaft clunk/thump noise. *kb | 06/19/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Ready | 07/11/2011 | |
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information. *rm | 07/11/2011 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 00401 | 12/21/2001 | 00401 | 10017720 | Repair manual supplement - vehicle pulling to one side. all lexus 2002 - 2006 models. *tt all '02 - '07 models. lexus. *tt | 11/21/2005 |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 00503 | 11/18/2003 | 00503 | 10005241 | Tire pressure sensing transmitter activation procedure during pre-delivery inspection. *tt | 02/17/2004 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| LSB-0059-12 | 07/10/2012 | 10045639 | Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is | 09/12/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/04/2010 | 74515 | ||
| Unintended acceleration of a 2006 lexus gx470 when shifting from park to drive. this is the first known occurrence of this abnormal activity in the 6 months i have owned this vehicle. the engine rpms went from idle to wide open throttle for 2-3 seconds when i shifted the transmission into drive. since my foot was on the brake i was able to keep the vehicle under control. the engine returned to normal idle on its own. fortunately, i was in the middle of an empty parking lot and there were no damages and no injuries. the dealer (woodfield lexus, schaumburg illinois) found no faults or failures upon initial inspection of the vehicle. toyota motor sales, north america is sending me instructions on what steps i should take to address this dangerous and unsafe issue. i was told these instructions should arrive in the mail within 7-10 days. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure in which the front turn signal light bulbs stopped functioning. the failure recurred on both front turn signals but never simultaneously. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions in which the bulbs would be replaced. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. the contact stated the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure in which the front turn signal light bulbs stop functioning. the failure has occurred on both front turn signals but never both at the same time. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions in which the bulbs would be replaced. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/22/2011 | 44800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. while parked the contact stated the vehicle began to roll backward. the drivers side door was open and was damaged when it crashed into another vehicle. the contact stepped on the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. the contact stated the center differential light had illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle rolled backward a second time when it was removed from the tow truck. the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 44,800. ds | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 06/26/2006 | 10000 | 1 | 09/11/2005 |
| While driving on a steep loose gravel road which turned, my vehicle started sliding out toward the edge next to a rather long drop off. i stopped my vehicle to see the progress and select a route. the seat belt would not let me use it. i had to drive the most dangerous part of the road without a seat belt. this is extremely dangerous! is there some way to get the belt to release? none was found in the manual. after a little digging and a couple of trys, we got out o.k., but had no seat belt protection in the process. lexus reports that this functioned properly; if so it is a dangerous defect because there is no release to allow use of the seat belt. *nm | |||
| 06/24/2006 | 15000 | 1 | 10/06/2005 |
| I have a 2006 lexus gx470 with about 15,000 miles on it. i was going up a steep grade on a difficult road in 4wd. when i stopped and got out to look at the road, the seat belt locked in a retracted position and would not deploy again until vehicle was on more level ground. thus, i had to drive the most dangerous part of the road without a seat belt to protect me in event of rollover. lexus says this is normal: normal condition when vehicle is not leveled. lock will release when level. my thoughts are: (1) i have great 4wd because i could barely walk up the road i finally got up, but (2) the seat belt lock should have a release for these circumstances because this is very dangerous. *jb | |||
| 06/24/2006 | 12000 | 1 | 10/11/2005 |
| Lexus has had no response to this inquiry in over one month, except we got your mail: i'm concerned for others in this situation. while driving on a steep loose gravel road which turned, my vehicle started sliding out toward the edge next to a rather long drop off. i stopped my vehicle to see the progress and select a route. the seat belt would not let me re-connect it. i had to drive the most dangerous part of the road without a seat belt. this is extremely dangerous! is there some way to get the belt to release? none was found in the manual. after a little digging and a couple of tries, we got out o.k., but had no seat belt protection in the process. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 04/21/2010 | 50000 | ||
| From:matt.gordon@microsoft.com subject:2006 lexus gx 470 acceleration hello, my 44 year-old wife nancy gordon was driving her 2006 lexus gx 470 this morning in seattle, wa. as she was pulling into a parking space, the car suddenly accelerated. despite hitting the breaks several times, the car did not stop and ended up jumping a curb and crashing into a chain link fence. thankfully no one was hurt. she called our lexus dealership in bellevue, wa. they told us that since it was a product liability issue they would not provide us a loaner car and would not be able to inspect the car for two weeks. my wife has no confidence in our lexus and wants to sell it as soon as it is fixed up from the accident (we are filing an insurance claim and also filed a police report). i am also very unhappy with the response of lexus not to provide a loaner vehicle and immediately inspect the car. a friend of ours suggested we contact nhtsa. you may reach me at 206-953-1879 or nancy at 206-910-7089. please advise if there any other actions we should take at this point in time. thanks matt gordon | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 48000 | 3 | 12/12/2005 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. while driving 35 mph the contact engaged the brakes and the pedal made contact with the floorboard. the contact stated that the vehicle would not stop immediately. the contact had to pump the brakes four to five times to stop the vehicle. the road conditions were clear. the dealer advised the contact that the failure was due to an air bubble. the contact had the same failure a month later. the road conditions were clear. also, the dealeradvised the contact that the master and slave cylinders needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. three months later, while driving 60 mph, the contact engaged the brake pedal four times to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer advised the contact that there was a recall on the shim and replaced the shim on the brake pedals. the current and recent failure mileage was 48,000. *ak | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 07/02/2010 | |||
| The lexus barrelled into me. at a high rate of speed. it must have been set on cruise control at 65 mph. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/22/2011 | 44800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. while parked the contact stated the vehicle began to roll backward. the drivers side door was open and was damaged when it crashed into another vehicle. the contact stepped on the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle. the contact stated the center differential light had illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle rolled backward a second time when it was removed from the tow truck. the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 44,800. ds | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 1500 | 1 | 01/07/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. the contact experienced poor visibility with the driver's side window. he stated that streaks appeared when the window rolled up and down, preventing visibility when driving. the dealer attempted to repair the failure, but has been unsuccessful. the part has been replaced several time. , however, the failure continued. the current mileage is 20,500 and failure mileage was 1,500.*ak the consumer stated that the vehicle was repurchased by the toyota dealer. updated 06/13/07 *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SACRAMENTO | LEXUS OF SACRAMENTO | ||
| MO | SPRINGFIELD | RELIABLE LEXUS | ||
| MO | ST. LOUIS | DAVE MAGANUS | 3148227681 |