general problems of the 2003 Lexus GX470

Four problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2003 Lexus GX470. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2014

It is possible to simultaneously depress the gas pedal when braking, this causes sudden uncontrollable acceleration I reported the incident too Toyota and requested upgraded ecu software that disables the gas pedal while braking Toyota refused to provide a simple software fix my wife is a witness.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2003

While driving and at any braking conditions when depressing the brake pedal vehicle feels like someone is hitting the rear of vehicle.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2003

When releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle makes a thumping noise. At times it feels like someone is tapping me in the rear of the vehicle. I have brought the vehicle in for service 3 times because of this issue and each time I am told it is a "normal characteristics of the vehicle. ".

4 Service Brakes problem

When applying the brakes while driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel vibrates and the vehicle shakes. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. There was a persistent vibration in the steering and it was hard to turn the steering wheel.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 2003 Lexus GX470



GX470 Service Bulletins
GX470 Safety Recalls