Lexus Lx470 1998
Model Lx470 made in 1998 by Lexus got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 36 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V434000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 12/23/1997 to 08/04/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 75395 | 06/10/2005 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/08/2004 | 09/08/2004 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Lexus recall no. ssc 5lb.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| EL00202 | 02/22/2002 | 629360 | Information regarding continuous alarm noise from combination meter, door mirror operation inoperative or incorrectly moves. *yh | 04/02/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| PG00298 | 01/30/1998 | 600200 | Information on fuse installation during pds. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| SS00699 | 06/18/1999 | 606226 | Information regarding the scantool immbolizer key code utility. *tt | 08/13/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 00104 | 02/20/2004 | 10006197 | Exhaust booming at idle.*mr | 04/26/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 00100 | 06/23/2004 | 00100R | 10008390 | Exhaust rattle. *mj | 07/29/2004 |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 609100 | Subject regarding scantool key code utility. *tt | 12/13/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| AC00200 | 08/11/2000 | 615956 | Some vehicles may have a condition in which the a/c condenser fan continues to run after the ignition is turned off due to corrosion in the relay connector. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 605383 | Brief information regarding abnormal noise coming from the a/c expansion valve. *tt | 06/09/1999 | |
| AC00199 | 02/12/1999 | 604649 | Concerns with abnormal noise from a/c expansion valve. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| 140599 | 05/14/1999 | 606667 | Information regarding trailer towing wire harness converter replacement and relocation. *tt | 08/31/1999 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | |||||
| BR00399 | 04/02/1999 | 604944 | Parking brake adjustment procedure to reduce rattle noise. *tt | 05/20/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TC00498 | 08/07/1998 | 602278 | Information regarding a343f atm 1-2, 3-4 shift improvements. *yc | 10/20/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| NV00101 | 01/05/2001 | 627100 | Subject regarding transfer case buzz noise. *slc | 02/05/2002 | |
| NV00101 | 01/05/2001 | 616649 | Information on minimizing transfer case buzz noise. *tt | 03/07/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||||
| BO00100 | 04/28/2000 | BO00100 | 612529 | Information regarding the seat heater replacement procedure on certain 1998 through 2000 model vehicles. *tt | 06/08/2000 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| BR00599 | 09/24/1999 | 607892 | Vehicles starting with vin jt6ht00w**x0041301 may experience rear brake squeal noise. *tt | 10/15/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| BR00401 | 11/02/2001 | 627146 | Subject regarding front brake vibration. *slc | 02/05/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| BR00201 | 03/23/2001 | 627079 | Subject regarding rear brake squeal noise. *slc | 02/05/2002 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 00204 | 01/07/2004 | 10005738 | Tilt/telescopic steering noise/smoothness improvement for steering column noise. lexus. *tt | 03/12/2004 | |
| ST00501 | 12/14/2001 | 628664 | Subject regarding tilt/telescopic steering noise/smoothness improvement update. *tt | 03/19/2002 | |
| ST010101 | 02/16/2001 | 619796 | Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 010199 | 01/01/1999 | 605373 | Subject regarding tilt / telescopic steering noise / smoothness improvement. *tt | 06/09/1999 | |
| ST00299 | 03/05/1999 | 604658 | Information regarding noise reduction and improved smoothness of the tilt / telescopic steering column assembly. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 5174B | 09/06/2005 | 10016962 | Steering - power steering gear. repair manual correction. 00245-rm620-u2. '98 lx470. 00245-rm745-u2. '00 lx470. 00245-rm802-u2. '01 lx470. 00245-rm914-u2. '02 lx470. 00245-rm113-4u2. '05 lx470. 00245-rm973-u2 - '03 lx470. 002 | 10/18/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| NV01498 | 09/18/1998 | 603844 | Experiencing a sqeak & rattle in the center console area. *yc | 03/08/1999 | |
| NO01298 | 08/21/1998 | 602270 | Repair procedures were developed to reduce wind whistle or turbulence noise from the side marker lamp, outer rear view mirror, and / or radiator grille. *yc | 10/20/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 01202 | 10/11/2002 | 10000251 | Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| NV01398 | 08/21/1998 | 602272 | Experiencing front suspension buzz noise. *yc | 10/20/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PG01399 | 05/14/1999 | 622017 | Subject regarding corrections made to repair m anuals. *tt | 10/09/2001 | |
| BO00199 | 03/26/1999 | 604675 | Subject regarding rear cup holder modification. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| AC00499 | 10/15/1999 | 6088671 | Subject regarding blower motor improve durability. *tt | 12/29/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| EL00799 | 09/17/1999 | 607888 | Information regarding the rear view mirror auto down in reverse feature - out of adjustment. *tt | 10/15/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| EL00601 | 10/19/2001 | 631713 | Subject regarding an improved rear view mirror assembly and mirror control electronic control unit. *slc | 06/19/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| NV00200 | 01/07/2000 | 610098 | Subject regarding production change to reduce the wind noise from the upper rear corner of the front passenger side window. *tt | 04/17/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/19/2010 | 200000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 lexus lx470. the contact stated that an audible brake alarm had started to go off in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that they would replace the anti lock brake master cylinder system which had caused the alarm to engage. the vehicle was repaired for the component mentioned. in approximately 3 months after having the master cylinder replaced it had failed again. while driving at low speeds and depressing the brake, they had failed which caused the driver to crash into the rear of a vehicle, which caused that vehicle to hit another. the police were called and a report was available. the drivers of the first 2 vehicles were injured and transported via ambulance. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the manufacturer was contacted. an engineer was sent out to diagnose the vehicle and they concluded that there were no manufacturing defects on the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 200,000. tb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/25/1998 | 1000 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The brake pedal needs to be pumped to obtain satisfactory pedal height. upon first application at a stop the pedal travels further that you would expect, if a second application is given the pedal height will be much higher for the same amount of braking force. this can cause abrupt stops for one not familiar with the car. dealer and manufacturer says they all do that. as you can imagine, that is not an acceptable answer to me. your help is requested. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Automatic height adjustment failed. mjs | |||