Lexus Lx450 1997
Model Lx450 made in 1997 by Lexus got 7 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and seat belts. The car has one 4.5l engine.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.5L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/15/14 | 15/20/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 18 | 960825 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TC00198 | 02/13/1998 | 600351 | Some automatic transmission may produce a chatter noise when shifted from reverse into either neutral or park. *yc | 05/11/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 970801TC002 | 08/01/1997 | 54396 | Delayed engagement from park to reverse or neutral to reverse shift operation. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| BO00501 | 03/23/2001 | 619119 | Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||||
| BO00901 | 08/10/2001 | 622252 | Information on preventing particle buildup and preserve the appearance of the shoulder belt anchor.*jb | 10/16/2001 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| ST010101 | 02/16/2001 | 619796 | Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 3 | 07/01/2000 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 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. | |||
| 12/04/1996 | |||
| At highway speeds under certain conditions the front of the vehicle becomes unstable. left and right side alternately rise and fall. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 03/13/2005 | 107000 | 1 | 08/15/2002 |
| 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. *nm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 2 | 04/02/1997 | |
| On two occasions vehicle experienced sudden acceleration which resulted in loss of control causing vehicle to collide into garage. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experiences sudden and traumatic deceleration when the vehicle unexpectedly (and repeatedly) released from cruise control. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| 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 *ml | |||