Major Problems with Lexus LX 470 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Lexus LX 470 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Lexus LX 470

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Lexus LX 470.

Model Year	Complaints
2006 LX 470	7
2005 LX 470	2
2004 LX 470	12
2003 LX 470	7
2002 LX 470	3
2001 LX 470	3
2000 LX 470	6
1999 LX 470	6

Worst 3 Lexus LX 470 complaints

2003 Lexus LX 470 FRONTAL Victims: 2

2004 Lexus LX 470 TIRES

2003 Lexus LX 470 SERVICE BRAKES

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Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AIR BAGS and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lexus LX 470 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus lx470. while pulling into a parking space on an incline the vehicle automatically accelerated...	5 ~ 72760 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus lx470. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags) however...	4
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i have a 2001 lexus lx 470 on three different occasions the vsc has activated at a high rate of...	4 ~ 169250 miles
SUSPENSION this a 2004 lx470. in may of 2005 the rear suspension became "locked" in a fully extended mode. the 2004...	4 ~ 46175 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus lx470. the contact stated that after having repairs performed under nhtsa campaign id...	3 ~ 64651 miles
EQUIPMENT i have a 2004 lexus gx 470 (new) that when the a/c compressor comes on the computer advances the idle...	3
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN letter from senator boozman on behalf of constituent regarding problems his 2004 lexus lx470 *tgw the consumer stated he noticed...	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE check engine on with code p0171. the code has been on for over 6 months without any cause/reason. i have...	2 ~ 110000 miles
STRUCTURE several days after the consumer purchased his 2004 lexus lx470 one of it's tires blewout. the aftermarket dvd system was...	2 ~ 50500 miles
TIRES several days after the consumer purchased his 2004 lexus lx470 one of it's tires blewout. the aftermarket dvd system was...	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the fuel tank was venting repeatedly and audibly when operating at speeds below 30 mph altitudes of 3500 feet and...	1 ~ 113000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus lx470. during a vehicle state inspection at an independent mechanic rust was discovered...	1 ~ 178000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER so this problem occurred while driving originally and it was so loud that not only did it effect my hearing...	1 ~ 149000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus lx470. while driving 35 mph the abs brake light illuminated and there was a...	1 ~ 126775 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine on with code p0171. the code has been on for over 6 months without any cause/reason. i have...	1 ~ 118000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1. accelerating onto city street 2. the failure - the lower portion of the gas pedal became stuck under the...	1 ~ 129000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2004 lexus lx470. the center console instrument array had to be replaced twice since i purchased the...	1 ~ 50000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus lx470. he received a recall notice for the exterior lighting (nhtsa campaign id# 04v434000)....	1 ~ 78965 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vibration occurs from rear differential when the rpm ~1900 and the automatic transmission is shifting from 4th to drive dealer...	1 ~ 12500 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights come on after a period of time (2 min to 20 min) after vehicle is shut off and the...	1 ~ 9000 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i purchased a new 2004 lexus lx470. at the 1000 mile checkup i mentioned to the service writer that i...	1 ~ 6 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl*- the contact owns a 2004 lexus lx470 with an odometer reading of 300 miles. the contact stated that the...	1 ~ 300 miles
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 70 mph on the highway traction warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost brake power and steering for...	1 ~ 30800 miles
VISIBILITY the consumer couldn't see out the front windshield on the driver's side while driving in heavy snow. *ph a night...	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS head-on collision where no air bags were released. *la...	1
CHILD SEAT incompatibility with higher-weight-limit harnessed child restraints and vehicle anchorage systems. specifically tether anchor weight limits. most vehicles have a 40...	1
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR at the 20k service on our 2002 lexus ls430 we were informedthat we needed the front and rear bark pads...	1 ~ 22792 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR at the 20k service on our 2002 lexus ls430 we were informedthat we needed the front and rear bark pads...	1 ~ 22792 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM it is a known problem that alot of these made are missing the relays for the foglights and rear heat	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING it is a known problem that alot of these made are missing the relays for the foglights and rear heat	1
SERVICE BRAKES it is a known problem that alot of these made are missing the relays for the foglights and rear heat	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT electrical problems radio illumination flashes when cd/radio is on. the beat of the music makes it a distraction from the	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC breaking cause car to vibrate car is under extended warranty. *nlm...	1 ~ 46000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tire blew out on freeway while driving at 65mph. tire: michelin ltx m/s 275/70r16 on a 2000 lexus lx470. i...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY water was leaking into the back of the vehicle and soaking the interior. upon inspection of the vehicle by the...	1 ~ 5704 miles

FAQ

What year Lexus LX 470 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 8 years, Lexus LX 470 models of 2005, 2002, 2001 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Lexus LX 470?

Lexus LX 470 models of 2004 and 2003 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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