View Poll Results: Does your LS460 have wind noise? (you can pick more than one)
YES, my 2007 LS has definite wind noise as described.
14
40.00%
YES, my 2008 LS has definite wind noise as described.
3
8.57%
NO, my 2007 LS has no wind noise as described.
2
5.71%
NO, my 2008 LS has no wind noise as described.
6
17.14%
Yes, my LS has some occasional outside swishing sounds.
16
45.71%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll
LS460 Wind Noise Fix (merged threads)
09-08-07 | 09:13 AM
#362
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Dmitry
09-08-07 | 09:29 AM
#363
I picked up my car yesterday and I'm happy to report that the wind noise is gone. I was not given the specifics of the repair but it took a Lexus Field Tech to come out and fix it. I was told that there will be anew TSIB out soon that addresses more wind noise issues. I'm not sure if it's going to be a new TSIB, but more than likely an expanded existing TSIB. I apologize for not giving you any more details, but that's all I have. It appears that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Dmitry
Dmitry
09-09-07 | 05:53 PM
#365
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Nebraska
Wind noise fixed. This is my first post, thought some LS 460 owners would like to hear something positive about the matter. I purchased a 2007 LS460 (SWB) in May, the 4th LS I've owned since 1991. Noted loud wind noise early after purchase (not after 10,000 miles as some have said on this forum), after the initial excitement of a new car began to wear off and I started paying attention to the differences from my previous LS (2004 430). I was very unhappy with the LS460, which I felt was unacceptably noisy compared to my previous LS's. Wind noise was present at low speed (40 mph) and with any crosswind and became unacceptably loud at high speed. When I scheduled the car for 1000 mile check up in August, I told the service manager about the wind noise. He volunteered that TSB had been released, they had already fixed several other LS's. He ordered parts, took one day to fix. To my knowledge, the fix involved adding insulation in doors (apparently around mirror bases), adjustment of window seals, and new laminated glass on drivers and front passenger doors. There is no perceptible wind noise now to 60-70 mph and only the small amount of noise I would expect of any Lexus or other high end car at higher speed (and road noise, in general, seems less now, perhaps due to the laminated glass). There was no appearance to me that Lexus was or is trying to hide or minimize this problem. In my case the problem was addressed in usual "Lexus" fashion - quickly and completely. Just came back from a road trip, the car is definitely a "keeper".
09-09-07 | 06:24 PM
#367
thank you very much for the info and post, kafla, that's really good to hear that lexus has been working hard on fixing the issue and make you a happy customer again
and congrats on the 4th ls!
and congrats on the 4th ls!
09-09-07 | 06:30 PM
#368
Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 224
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From: New Jersey
Wind noise fixed. This is my first post, thought some LS 460 owners would like to hear something positive about the matter. I purchased a 2007 LS460 (SWB) in May, the 4th LS I've owned since 1991. Noted loud wind noise early after purchase (not after 10,000 miles as some have said on this forum), after the initial excitement of a new car began to wear off and I started paying attention to the differences from my previous LS (2004 430). I was very unhappy with the LS460, which I felt was unacceptably noisy compared to my previous LS's. Wind noise was present at low speed (40 mph) and with any crosswind and became unacceptably loud at high speed. When I scheduled the car for 1000 mile check up in August, I told the service manager about the wind noise. He volunteered that TSB had been released, they had already fixed several other LS's. He ordered parts, took one day to fix. To my knowledge, the fix involved adding insulation in doors (apparently around mirror bases), adjustment of window seals, and new laminated glass on drivers and front passenger doors. There is no perceptible wind noise now to 60-70 mph and only the small amount of noise I would expect of any Lexus or other high end car at higher speed (and road noise, in general, seems less now, perhaps due to the laminated glass). There was no appearance to me that Lexus was or is trying to hide or minimize this problem. In my case the problem was addressed in usual "Lexus" fashion - quickly and completely. Just came back from a road trip, the car is definitely a "keeper".
Thanks for the info. My dealer has ordered the parts and I'm just waiting for them to call me up to bring in the car. Keeping my fingers crossed.
09-10-07 | 08:47 PM
#371
Driver
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 139
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From: Il
Wind noise fix did not work on my 460. The dealer had my car for several days last week to install the 'upgrade" and it did little to reduce the car's wind noise. Dealer says thats all they can do, so I am contemplating my next step.
09-10-07 | 10:41 PM
#373
09-10-07 | 10:49 PM
#374
Super Moderator
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Canada
Yeah, I tend to think the difference in skills & experience of the service techs. of different dealerships may make a difference too.
Let's hope they are all doing a good job that addresses the issues at the factory in Japan for the more recently built & future cars, have them test the cars thoroughly before shipping them for delivery.
Let's hope they are all doing a good job that addresses the issues at the factory in Japan for the more recently built & future cars, have them test the cars thoroughly before shipping them for delivery.
09-11-07 | 06:29 AM
#375
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From: MD
Dmitry