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US recalls (1)
Steering: gear box, shaft pitman
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 LEXUS LX470 VEHICLES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT IS SUCH THAT THE SNAP RING ON THE SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPACT TO THE FRONT WHEELS. IF THE SNAP RING BECOMES DISENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS THEN REPEATEDLY TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION, OVER TIME THE STEERING SHAFT MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SNAP RING WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WHICH WILL PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2010-07-29 · campaign 2010-254 · 521 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a snap ring on the steering shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels, such as striking a deep pothole. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then repeatedly turned to the locked position, over time the steering shaft may become disconnected, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering shaft snap ring with an updated version.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus LX. Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Lexus LX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2007 Lexus LX470 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2007 Lexus LX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| LX 470 4.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 12 | 15 | 13 | $6,300 |
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