Quality differences from one year to another

[Tredwards]

I think some problems were fixed after '99, but some new problems appeared, whether due to quality issues or related to running design changes. (Just like any model run...)

Noticed a Lexus TSB TC001-05, "Fifth Gear Shudder", for 2004-2005 LX470 vehicles produced BEFORE VIN JTJHT00W#53553516. The fix is to remove tranny, replace tranny breather tube, and replace with new tranny.

Ouch.

So...if vin has higher # than 53553516 trans breather should be fine?? My 2005 lx is 5400...

 

[2001LC]

Noticed a Lexus TSB TC001-05, "Fifth Gear Shudder", for 2004-2005 LX470 vehicles produced BEFORE VIN JTJHT00W#53553516. The fix is to remove tranny, replace tranny breather tube, and replace with new tranny.

So...if vin has higher # than 53553516 trans breather should be fine?? My 2005 lx is 5400...

Do we have VIN # for the LC?

 

[RyanStl]

It would be interesting to see an honest assessment of this question, unbiased by what is currently owned. I haven't been here long, but have heard certain years had bad transmission, some had bad brakes, some bad navs, some bad you name it. For those that have been here for a long time, what is the established opinion of these issues?

 

[jhunhapi]

I also want more updated opinion on long time owners of LC and LX. The wife wants a new ride and hates the van now. She want more comfort and space and the 80 is not her type. I think I will need about 2 months to look for a good candidate. On top of that It need to pass CA smog. Oh yeah it need to be white

 

[PabloCruise]

A friend, the most experienced (based on years) Lexus mechanic told me just before leaving Lexus: "The business has changed". That most all he did now was factory work (recall/warrantee). I asked why he thought this was the case and since when? His reply made senses: Retiring engineers that had the mission of excellence and the industries push to reduce Cost of Ownership (annual maintenance). He said post 2005 is where they started seeing this. Did the LC & LX line fall to these factors or are they the exception?

Interesting!