Lexus LX470 owners have reported 6 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission gear slipping (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems | |
| Transmission Fluid Leaking problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Transfer Case problems |
While driving transmission would slip gears, and was not functioning correctly. Dealer stated that transmission has to be replaced. Read details...
I parked my car and took the keys from the ignition. I left the car and turned around to look at something and the car was rolling backwards. Evidently, the shifter for the 4 wheel drive was either bumped by the dog or bumped when I picked up my purse - and this lever overrides the transmission Read details...
Letter from senator boozman on behalf of constituent regarding problems his 2004 Lexus Lx470 the consumer stated he noticed the vehicle would shake and/or vibrate while driving in 5th gear. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the vent on the transmission was allowing Read details...
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 Read details...
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; Read details...