Lexus Lx470 2001
Model Lx470 made in 2001 by Lexus got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2001
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 | |||||
| 00201 | 08/26/2002 | 00201 | 10001173 | Immobilizer key code reset. *scc | 04/17/2003 |
| EL00202 | 02/22/2002 | 629360 | Information regarding continuous alarm noise from combination meter, door mirror operation inoperative or incorrectly moves. *yh | 04/02/2002 | |
| EL00301 | 06/08/2001 | 627091 | Subject regarding continuous chime alarm noise from combination meter. *slc | 02/05/2002 | |
| EL00301 | 06/08/2001 | 622175 | Some vehicles may experience a continous chime/alarm noise emitting from the combination meter after the vehicle has been started or the key is in the run position.jb | 10/16/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 00503 | 05/23/2003 | 10002015 | Improvement to ignition cylinder performance. *tt | 08/11/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| SS00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619115 | Subject regarding ecu flash reprogramming process. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 00104 | 02/20/2004 | 10006197 | Exhaust booming at idle.*mr | 04/26/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| AU00101 | 10/12/2001 | 627139 | Customers may complain of problems regarding the mark levinson sound system. *slc | 02/05/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| BR00401 | 11/02/2001 | 627146 | Subject regarding front brake vibration. *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 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 01202 | 10/11/2002 | 10000251 | Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||||
| PG00403 | 08/19/2003 | 10003556 | Spare tire carrier operation. 2004 lx470 included. *tt | 10/23/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| EL00702 | 07/05/2002 | 633796 | Some vehicles may exhibit the in-mirror compass inoperative. *tt | 09/24/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 139000 | ||
| I have a 2001 lexus lx 470 on three different occasions the vsc has acttavated at a high rate of speed cousing loss of control and almost an accident. every time it was on dry roads with nice weather. the vsc light would come on for a breef second and the vsc off light and center differential light would stay on untile the vehical was put in reverce and a loud pop then the lights would go off. during this time the stearing would be tight. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving approximately 60 mph wheels locked, causing vehicle to jerk hard to the right. took vehicle to dealer for service, and it was determined to be due to skid control.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 95000 | 1 | |
| I have lexus lx470 2001 which suddenly stopped accelerating after i made a stop at a corner which had a steep uphill to climb and it would not go forward but started to roll back when i accelerated the vehicle. i hear the sound of the engine but it would not go forward. i took it to lexus but they said everything is fine. it happened again two to three times and finally lexus said the electronic throttle is malfunctioning and changed it for around approximately $2000. so please look into the matter if there are any other complaints of similar nature to make these vehicles safer to drive. thanks. i am giving approximate dates. *tr | |||
| 03/22/2004 | 26000 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| When shifting into drive vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. then the vehicle surged erratically which caused the consumer to run into a parked vehicle.*ak *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | CHANTILLY | POHANKA LEXUS |