9.8

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

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problem #3

Jan 072004

(reported on)

GX 470

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
There was severe shimmying/vibration in the front end of the vehicle. The problem was worse when it occurred on a wet surface. Dealership acknowledged that a problem existed, but could not resolve the problem.

- North Reading, MA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 252003

GX 470 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200 miles
Lexus GX470 has a vibration in the front end and steering wheel at speeds from 10 to 70 mph. Dealer made aware of problem at 1,000 and 5,000 mile check but they were unable to correct the problem. Dealer called the problem "road groan."

- Enterprise, FL, USA

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problem #1

Dec 122003

GX 470

  • miles
2003 GX470 Lexus has a vibration in the front end and steering wheel between 1700 and 2200 RPM's. has had it since it was purchased 18,000 miles ago. Dealer and mfg do not have a way to fix the vibration.

- Yorktown, IN, USA

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