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

Oct 142013

LX 470

  • miles
The frame and underbody components have an excessive about rust on them. There appears to be a defect in the corrosion prevention coating that should have been applied. The rust is significant enough to be a major safety issue and is unacceptable for a vehicle that is 10 years old.

- Charleston, WV, USA

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