Lexus GX470 owners have reported 8 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus Gx470. While accelerating from a stop at 5 mph and turning the steering wheel left or right, the power assist failed. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. Read details...
When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed steering wheel failed, causing driver to lose control the vehicle, and hit another vehicle going 50 mph. Consumer towed the vehicleto dealer to be inspected, and mechanic determined that steering column bolt snapped. Read details...
I have my vehicle in to 3 different Lexus dealership for a total 6 times. I have made the same complaint that the 2004 Lexus GX 470 moves (steering wheel) with the crown in the road dramatically. The company and the dealer are no longer acknowledging the problem. Read details...
The Lexus Gx470 has many major safety issues that are going to end up in deaths for example the sunroof draining system overflows and drains on and near the brake pedals and the then overflows onto the floor boards causing the whole general area to be extremely slippery and at times rendering the Read details...
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. Read details...