Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 Lexus LX470

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2005 Lexus LX470.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Lexus LX470

Problem Category Number of Problems
Differential Unit problems
1
Transfer Case problems
1

Differential Unit problem #1

Vibration occurs from rear differential when the rpm ~1900 and the automatic transmission is shifting from 4th to drive; dealer is swapping out rear differential have not received vehicle back yet; dealer now says vibrations are coming from transmission and has advised to replace transmission; original complaint did not have noise coming from transmission.

Transfer Case problem #2

Caller says when 4-wheel drive control is bumped it knocks vehicle into neutral and the vehicle rolls away. When this happens the 4 wheel drive control overrides the park gear, and this can happen with no one is in control of vehicle. Caller has concerns about her family should this happen with children in vehicle. This can happen while it is in park without the key in it. Dealer said always use emergency brake. Manufacturer just took notes, and said they would get back to her in 48 hours. Caller has a Lexus gx470.


Power Train related problems in other Lexus LX470 model year vehicles:



LX470 Service Bulletins
LX470 Safety Recalls