Lexus Lx470 2002
Model Lx470 made in 2002 by Lexus got 9 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2002
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 | |
| 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. | |||||
| AU00202 | 04/02/2002 | 633768 | This bulletin states that some mark levinson amplifiers may not produce sound when the audio system is on. *tt | 09/24/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| BR00401 | 11/02/2001 | 627146 | Subject regarding front brake vibration. *slc | 02/05/2002 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | |||||
| SU00203 | 09/12/2003 | 10003971 | A flashing ahc (active height control) off light with diagnostic trouble code c1743. *tt | 11/07/2003 | |
| 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 - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/14/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Transmission failure at highway speed. a loud bang, grinding and smell of burning transmission fluid. small fire from leaking transmission fluid. higher rate of these types of failures for 2000 - 2002 lx470 suv's | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 07/31/2003 | 22792 | 03/05/2002 | |
| At the 20k service on our 2002 lexus ls430 we were informedthat we needed the front and rear bark pads replaced and the dics turned at our cost of $588. we were told that lexus redesigned the sensors and we would need to repeat this each 20k. how can a car that sells for over 60 thousand dollars have such a bad redesign? | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/31/2003 | 22792 | 03/05/2002 | |
| At the 20k service on our 2002 lexus ls430 we were informedthat we needed the front and rear bark pads replaced and the dics turned at our cost of $588. we were told that lexus redesigned the sensors and we would need to repeat this each 20k. how can a car that sells for over 60 thousand dollars have such a bad redesign? | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/07/2004 | 30800 | 1 | |
| While driving 70 mph on the highway traction warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle lost brake power and steering for a period of one minute. during that time vehicle swerved left to right, but did not come in contact with any other vehicles or objects on the road. traction light went off, and vehicle returned to normal. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who did a diagnostic test. it was found that hydraulic unit on the brake booster was the cause of the problem, and was replaced. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 09/09/2002 | 5704 | 4 | |
| Water was leaking into the back of the vehicle and soaking the interior. upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, they thought the leak was due to the spoiler. they patched the holes in spoiler and replaced the entire hatch. but the leak recurred. currently, dealership indicated that the water was seeping through the light in the third door hatch which had a leak. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | TACOMA | 98424 | LEXUS OF TACOMA | 253-922-7100 |