Electrical System Problems of Lexus LX470

Lexus LX470 owners have reported 8 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Lexus LX470


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Lexus LX470

The Electrical System problem

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Lexus Lx470. While driving on a mountain road at 40 mph, the vehicle's warning sensor began beeping and the vehicle stopped abruptly. As a result, the vehicle veered off into the opposite lane towards oncoming traffic.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The speedometer is unreadable between 10-60 mph. There is no illumination, therefore you have no idea of the speed of the vehicle. I notified the dealer, and was told this is not common. Then I notified Lexus company, and they said "contact the dealer".   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2003 Lexus Lx470. The contact stated that the horn and gps did not function. In addition, some of the warning indicators did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gps computer system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Lx470. The contact stated that the ignition was inoperative and the vehicle would not start. The dealer replaced the ignition cylinder. Also, the warning lights would not illuminate on the instrument panel.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2000 Lexus Lx470. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated and the steering wheel would veer to the left and right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced.   Read details...




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