Is a 2005 Lexus GX 470 a good vehicle?
Luxurious cabin furnishings, plush ride quality, fine road manners, smooth drivetrain, exceptional off-road ability should you need it, costs less than highly regarded European competitors. Very tight quarters in optional third-row seat, side-hinged cargo door impedes curbside loading.
Is the rear air suspension working on the Lexus GX470?
The vehicle had two new air springs and a new compressor installed, the rear air suspension now performing flawlessly. As Minneapolis, Minnesota’s premier independent Toyota, Lexus and Scion specialist we work on dozens of GX470s a months and see the above more often than most shops.
Why does my Lexus GX470 bounce so much?
The air suspension system does not function properly causing the vehicle to bounce aggressively. Sometimes the problem rectifies itself and the system miraculously begins functioning again with proper fill of the air suspension bladders or proper sensor control. I am aware that this is a common failure of this model vehicle and year.
Why does my Lexus LX470 thump when I stop?
The 1998-2007 LX470 and 2003-2008 GX470 both had variable height control systems ( hydraulic for the LX470, air suspension for the GX470) that share a common problem: a thump, clunk or “kick from behind” when coming to stop or taking off from a stop. The issue most commonly is from the rear driveshaft.
Is the GX 470 having trouble maintaining ride height?
Some drivers have noticed their GX 470 having trouble maintaining its ride height. In others, the car has sagged in the rear or leaned to one side. Others may have noticed a suspension warning light. In every case, a busted air suspension can’t be ignored.
The vehicle had two new air springs and a new compressor installed, the rear air suspension now performing flawlessly. As Minneapolis, Minnesota’s premier independent Toyota, Lexus and Scion specialist we work on dozens of GX470s a months and see the above more often than most shops.
The air suspension system does not function properly causing the vehicle to bounce aggressively. Sometimes the problem rectifies itself and the system miraculously begins functioning again with proper fill of the air suspension bladders or proper sensor control. I am aware that this is a common failure of this model vehicle and year.
Some drivers have noticed their GX 470 having trouble maintaining its ride height. In others, the car has sagged in the rear or leaned to one side. Others may have noticed a suspension warning light. In every case, a busted air suspension can’t be ignored.
What does GX stand for in Lexus GX 470?
Lexus’ GX 470, which stands for Grand Crossover, occupies a space unto itself in the SUV market. Somewhere between the increasingly popular crossover wagon/SUV and the luxury full-size SUV, the GX 470 ticks a lot of boxes for a lot of drivers.