Lexus Lx470 2006
Model Lx470 made in 2006 by Lexus got 11 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2006
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information. *rm | 07/11/2011 | |
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Ready | 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 |
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||||
| 00204 | 09/09/2004 | 00204 | 10010142 | Height sensors. *jb | 11/04/2004 |
| TIRES | |||||
| 00505 | 07/22/2005 | 10017114 | Dismounting tires with direct system pressure sensors. *sc | 10/24/2005 | |
| 02105 | 05/26/2005 | 10016435 | Tire pressure sensing transmitter activation procedure. *tt | 09/12/2005 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 10/01/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 lexus lx470. the contact stated that after having repairs performed under nhtsa campaign id number 10v346000 (steering: gear box: shaft pitman) he began to have problems tilting the steering wheel and the horn would activate intermittent. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 41,980. pmb | |||
| 10/01/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 lexus lx470. the contact stated that he had his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v346000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman) and since then have had problems tilting the steering wheel and intermittent horn blowing. the contact also stated that he had not experienced a failure before the repairs were completed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 41,980. mh | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2006 lexus 470. consumer states unsafe situation with steering mechanism *tgw the consumer stated no one has been able to correct the steering defect. the consumer has since received a recall notice regarding the steering problem he had been complaining about all along. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/31/2009 | 34798 | 1 | 06/22/2005 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus lx470. while attempting to decelerate the vehicle lurched forward. consequently, she crashed into a nearby utility pole. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. the technician could not identify the cause of the failure, because the failure could not be duplicated. the current and failure mileages were 34798. updated 12/07/09 *bf the consumer was at a stop with her foot on the brake when the vehicle suddenly made a roaring sound and lurched forward and crashed into a utility pole. the floor mats were not involved. updated 12/09/09.*jb | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 35000 | 3 | 06/14/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus lx470. while pulling into a parking space on an incline, the vehicle automatically accelerated and crashed into a nail salon. the dealer stated that the failure was called an un-commanded acceleration. through research, the contact discovered a pattern for this type of failure among toyota vehicles. she has not yet notified the manufacturer. the vehicle is not destroyed, however, there is $22,000 worth of damage. a police report was filed. when the vehicle was started the day before the crash, the throttle expanded and the engine began to rev. the vehicle then idled down and began to operate normally. the contact stated that the vehicle did not move until the engine died down. the speed was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 35,000. the consumer provided pictures and an article pertaining to the incident. a connecticut accident report was also submitted. updated 08/28/07 *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ROSEVILLE | 95661 | LEXUS OF ROSEVILLE | |
| CT | EAST HARTFORD | 06108 | HARTFORD LEXUS | (860) 525-3987 |
| WA | BELLEVUE | LEXUS OF BELLEVUE |