We have classified the 2 complaints from 2005 Lexus GX 470 about STRUCTURE into the following categories.
There has been a problem for years with certain toyota and lexus vehicles dashboards cracking. this is not only a cosmetic issue but a safety issue (passenger side airbag) as well and even toyota repair manuals say to replace the dash if there are any cracks yet dealers are not addressing the problem and are making owners pay thousands of dollars for a new dash when clearly there's a defect in the materials used to make the dash. this has been an issue for over 5yrs. and toyota / lexus has been well aware of it, yet as of february 2014 there has still been no recall issued? here's the problem w/ lexus gx470 models: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-first-generation/427349-cracked-dashboard.html here's the problem w/ toyota 4runner models: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maintenance-detailing/59435-cracked-dash.html http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/122935-***cracked-dashboard-action-request***.html there are many others out there too, just google "toyota cracked dash". *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. the contact stated the dashboard cracked near the glove compartment. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated the crack originated behind dashboard in the steering area due to the defective leather. the manufacturer offered to assist with half of the repair cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,100. updated 2/19/13 *cn the consumer stated the dashboard cracked across the seam on the driver's side, during the first year. then multiple cracks appeared all over the dashboard, including a crack near the passenger air bag. updated 02/25/13
Growing cracks all over the dash. this is a known defect with many other reported incidents. *tr