More Trouble for Toyota-Maybe time to go back to the Horse & Buggy?

[charlotte49er]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36457556/ns/business-autos/

NEW YORK - Consumer Reports has given the Lexus GX 460 SUV a rare "Don't Buy" warning, saying a problem that occurred during routine handling tests could lead to a rollover accident in real-world driving.

In the latest blow to Toyota's reputation, the magazine said that during a test of the vehicle's performance during unusual turns, the rear of the vehicle slid until it was nearly sideways before the electronic stability control system kicked in.

Consumer Reports said in real-world driving, such a scenario could cause a rollover accident. As a result, the magazine has given the seven-seat SUV a "Don't Buy: Safety Risk" label until the problem is fixed.

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[Purity-Control]

I was at a Lexus dealership recently, we drove several models and that was one of them, it felt top heavy as hell with tons of body roll so I believe CR's warning.

Heres a video of the test. Hardly RW conditions unless you hit the on/off ramp at 80+, but still

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2010/04/13/2010-lexus-gx-460-rollover-risk/

[Delhomeboy]

I didn't even know toyota owned lexus.

[Snake]

This is what happens when you make everything in China and Mexico. Toyota has been riding that high quality idea for a while now but thats all over with.

[Happy Panther]

Meh they sold 5000 of those since last year

A lexus is still a damn nice car

Although I prefer acura in that class

[charlotte49er]

Toyota Stops Sales....

WASHINGTON— Toyota Motor Corp. has suspended sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 after Consumer Reports warned car shoppers not to buy the sport utility vehicle because handling problems could cause them to roll over on sharp turns.

Government safety officials are testing the SUV to try to replicate the magazine's findings.

Toyota said Tuesday it had asked dealers to temporarily suspend sales of the GX 460 while it conducts its own tests. About 6,000 GX 460s from the 2010 model year have been sold since they went on sale in late December, and an estimated 1,600 of the SUVs are at dealerships.

The carmaker issued the temporary "stop sale" within hours after the popular consumer magazine raised the handling problem. It reflects Toyota's attempt to respond more quickly to safety concerns after being castigated by the federal government for dragging its feet on recalls to address faulty gas pedals.

The decision to stop selling the SUV adds another stain to Toyota's safety reputation following the recall of more than 8 million cars and trucks worldwide over gas pedals that are too slow to retract or can become stuck under floor mats. Toyota faces a $16.4 million fine from the Transportation Department and has until April 19 to decide whether to contest the penalty.

http://www.rr.com/news/topic/article/rr/8459870/10950348/Lexus_GX_460_rated_do_not_buy_Toyota_halts_sale

[The Saltman]

Ive always owned a lexus...great cars

[Hawk]

didn't they also just get in trouble for not disclosing other problems not so long ago?

[Epistaxis]

might be a good time for a wink wink nudge nudge supersweet deal on a 460.