9.9

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
300 miles

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problem #3

Dec 022003

(reported on)

GX 470 8-cyl

  • miles
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.

- Rockingham, NC, USA

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problem #2

Aug 202003

GX 470

  • miles
While driving and at any braking conditions when depressing the brake pedal vehicle feels like someone is hitting the rear of vehicle.

- Columbia, SC, USA

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problem #1

Feb 052003

GX 470 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 900 miles
When releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle makes a thumping noise. At times it feels like someone is tapping me in the rear of the vehicle. I have brought the vehicle in for service 3 times because of this issue and each time I am told it is a "normal characteristics of the vehicle."

- Orlando, FL, USA

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