1999 Lexus LX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX470 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus LX470. That ranks 3rd out of 10 LX470 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 21%), typically at around 225,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Lexus LX470 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 21% | 225,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 14% | 86,388 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 124,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 14% | 63,014 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 79,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Lexus LX470 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights do not meet luminous intensity standard.
Risk: This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. Owner notification began june june 10, 2005. Owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1999 Lexus LX470. The contact stated that after a vehicle inspection, it was discovered that the subframe of the vehicle had sustained severe corrosion making the vehicle unsafe to drive. The cause of the corrosion was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…
I was waiting at a stoplight behind a high volume of traffic and stopping and going as the light let vehicles through. My abs light and brake light came on along with a loud consistent alarm. I proceeded through the light and pulled over at the nearest parking lot. As i pulled into a parking spot…
Started vehicle....abs and brake light came on as well as an audible buzzer. Drove the truck 3 miles and lost all brakes, pedal to the floor and had to use hand brake (emergency brake) to get stopped.
The car had been driving normally on the freeway for approximately one hour. Suddenly, the abs warning light and the brake warning lights became illuminated on the dashboard, followed shortly afterwards by a beeping alarm. The car was immediately pulled off the freeway at the next exit and was able…
While driving the vehicle, it will suddenly ignore throttle input, and will be idling only. While not stalled, it is difficult to maneuver the vehicle and get out of the way of traffic. This can happen at any time. To remedy the situation, it is necessary to shut the engine off and restart. It can…
Other Lexus LX470 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 LX470 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 LX470 | 9 | 3 |
| 2005 LX470 | 8 | 3 |
| 2004 LX470 | 12 | 3 |
| 2003 LX470 | 18 | 3 |
| 2002 LX470 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 LX470 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 LX470 | 17 | 1 |
| 1999 | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 LX470 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus LX470?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Lexus LX470?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Lexus LX470 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX470 model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.