2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,500 miles

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problem #2

Aug 122014

LX 470

  • 101,000 miles
Entire under carriage and frame found to have extensive rust effecting structural integrity / safety, critical safety systems (brake lines, suspension structure), frame, fuel lines, fuel tank, and steering linkage. This is general attack corrosion with structural failure, corrosion fatigue, etc. There were / are no extenuating circumstances under any definition of normal use to explain this degree & extent of corrosion other than a manufacturing issue.

- Charleston, WV, USA

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problem #1

Jul 072014

LX 470

  • miles
Our 2003 Lexus LX 470 is experiencing significant frame rust similar to the same model year as the Toyota Tundra and sequoia which were recalled. It is possible that the LX frames came from the same factory inferior quality of steel and/or received improper undercoating.

- Charleston, WV, USA

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