Lexus LX470 Problems by Year
Lexus LX470 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LX470 year: 2000, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 LX470: 18 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 LX470: 17 complaints, 1 recall
- 1999 LX470: 14 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2007 LX470: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 1998 LX470: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2001 LX470: 5 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus LX470 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus LX470 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 LX470 | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 LX470 | 9 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 LX470 | 8 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2004 LX470 | 12 | 3 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 LX470 | 18 | 3 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 LX470 | 5 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2001 LX470 | 5 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2000 LX470 | 17 | 1 | — | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 LX470 | 14 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 1998 LX470 | 5 | 1 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus LX470 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (17), 2003 (18) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LX470 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus LX470?
Structure, with 10 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus LX470 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.