Lexus GX460 problems and owner complaints

I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU OF A POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT SAFETY DEFECT IN THE 2010 GX 460 I RECENTLY PURCHASED FROM LEXUS OF HUNTSVILLE. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW ON THE FRIDAY THE 7TH OF MAY. OVER THE WEEKEND I FOUND THE CAR WON'T HOLD ITS PLACE WHEN STOPPED ON AN INCLINE. IN FACT, THE VEHICLE MOVES BACKWARDS UNLESS I HOLD THE BRAKE DOWN. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO LEXUS OF HUNTSVILLE ON MONDAY THE 10TH AND THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN ON WEDNESDAY THE 12TH FOR A MAINTENANCE CHECK. LEXUS OF HUNTSVILLE REPORTS THIS IS NORMAL FOR LEXUS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICL…

Owner-reported narrative. 30 miles reported. Look up ODI 10336721 at NHTSA ↗

HELLO, I PURCHASED 2010 LEXUS GX 460 ON JUNE 4TH. I HAVE NOTICED SLIGHT VIBRATION IN BRAKES AND IT ALSO MAKES NOISE WHEN WE PUSH BRAKE PADDLE. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO DEALER AND THEY ALSO NOTICED SIMILAR NOISE/VIBRATION, INTACT THEY TESTED 3 MORE 2010 GX 460 AND ALL OF THEM HAVE SAME PROBLEM, TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT AT PRESENT THEY CAN'T FIX THIS ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO OPEN COMPLAIN TO LEXUS SO THEY CAN LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE FURTHER AND FIX THIS ISSUE PERMANENTLY. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)…

Owner-reported narrative. 650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10339660 at NHTSA ↗

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2010 LEXUS GX 460 FOR MY WIFE. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW AT STEVENSON LEXUS IN COLORADO. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO OUR CAR DEVELOPED A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. WHEN YOU COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR MOVES SEVERAL FEET, UNDER IDLE, THEN THERE IS NO POWER AND YOU ARE STUCK IN THE ROAD. THE HESITATION/STALL LASTS FOR 2-5 SECONDS. MY WIFE AND I HAVE NARROWLY AVOIDED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. I TOOK THE CAR INTO LARRY H. MILLER LEXUS IN MURRAY, UTAH ON MONDAY TO HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED. I …

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10348866 at NHTSA ↗

HELLO, I AM AN OWNER FOR 2010 GX 460 AND EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WHERE THE CAR STALLS OR DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL WHEN MAKING TURNS OR ROLLING STOPS. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND LEXUS IS WORKING ON A FIX, HOWEVER THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN THIS HAPPENS IN THE INTERSECTION... I AM WORKING WITH LEXUS CORP TO SEE WHAT I CAN DO BEFORE A FIX IS FOUND. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS PRETTY CONSISTENTLY IN THE SITUATION DESCRIBED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10352029 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS GX460 SUV. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING UP A SIGHT INCLINE AT APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH. AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE OF ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV EXCESSIVELY HIGH AND THE RMPS INCREASED TO 4,300. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DEACTIVATED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRED FURTHER INSPECTION AND WOULD ANALYZE THE DATA. TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346189 at NHTSA ↗

THE VEHICLE HAS FRONT-END VIBRATIONS AT 60-65 MPH (MOST NOTICEABLE IN THE STEERING WHEEL) LIKE THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE OR BAD WHEEL BALANCE. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THROUGH BALANCING, ALIGNMENT, TIRE REPLACEMENT, ETC. REPLACING TIRES TO A DIFFERENT NON-OE DIDN'T HELP AS WELL WHICH BRING SYMPTOMS TO BE NON-WHEEL RELATED BUT MECHANICAL. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10356898 at NHTSA ↗

1.WHEN GOING DOWN HILLS IN D GEAR, UPON REACHING 55-60 MPH, WHEN THE BRAKE IS TAPPED TO SLOW DOWN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY SHIFTS DOWN FROM 6TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR AND THE RPM SPIKES TO AROUND 4,000 RPMS. 2.THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF BERLIN CITY AUTO GROUP, IN PORTLAND, MAINE, ON OCTOBER 13, 2013. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN BY A MECHANIC ON A FLAT ROAD (EVEN THOUGH TOLD THAT ANY TEST NEEDED TO BE ON A HILL WHERE SPEEDS OF 55-60 MPH COULD BE REACHED); THE REPORT WAS THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE; NO PROBLEM. 3.ON OCTOBER 17,…

Owner-reported narrative. 35,001 miles reported. Look up ODI 10608108 at NHTSA ↗

MY WIFE REPORTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHIN SECONDS OF PULLING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY. NO TRAFFIC, FLAT SURFACE, DAYTIME, GOOD DRIVING CONDITIONS. SHE SAYS THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE APPROACHING STOP SIGN/T-INTERSECTION AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. CAR HIT CURB DURING ABRUPT LEFT TURN BLOWING OUT TIRE, THEN HIT FIRE HYDRANT WHICH IT DRAGGED BEFORE STOPPING. TOYOTA CONDUCTED EDR READOUT AND SAYS THEY TEST DROVE THE CAR. 6 WEEKS LATER THEY SAID NO DEFECTS FOUND. I REQUESTED AN EXPLANATION OF EDR - BUT I HAVE NOT RECEIVED. BASED ON MY WIFE'S IMME…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10927549 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE OFTEN SITS VISIBLY LOWER ON THE LEFT SIDE DURING DRIVING AND AT REST. VEHICLE ALSO OFTEN HISSES FROM REAR AFTER TURNING OFF AFTER DRIVING. DEALER DENIES ANY PROBLEM, BUT STATES THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS. LEXUS STATES PROBLEM CAN ONLY BE DIAGNOSED WITH FULL TANK OF GAS - IMPLYING IF THE GAS TANK IS NOT FULL, THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNLEVEL. LEXUS STATES THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MEET LEXUS REPAIR CRITERIA. FIRST NOTICED ISSUE ON DAY OF PURCHASE. AT THAT TIME D…

Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 11160991 at NHTSA ↗