2000 Lexus LX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX470 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus LX470. That ranks 2nd out of 10 LX470 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (4 complaints, 24%), typically at around 199,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 24% | 199,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 18% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 18% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 12% | 99,157 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 12% | 65,710 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 203,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 78,965 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 50 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 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.
Vehicle locks up on right hand curves over 30 mph causing vehicle to slide into other lanes. Very dangerous condition which intermittent and unpredictable. Similar problems with same make, model and year across the web.
Drivers side front sway bar mount on frame breaks free due to corrosion from a/c condensing water drain above,
Several times now the vsc (electronic vehicle stability control) engages at very inappropriate times nearly resulting in a collision or being pulled off the road. It happened on highways, in clear weather, and almost always on a very slight turn. The speed has varied between 45 - 65 when this…
Paint defect on 1999 and 2000 lexus lx 470. Exceedingly bad fading paint on many panels of the car.
The above vin is for a vehicle that i own but have owned for only a couple of weeks. It has not experienced any safety issues over the short period that i have owned it. Since i purchased the car i have become aware that similar 2000 and 2001 model years lx470s have experienced vehicle stability…
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 | 17 | 1 |
| 1999 LX470 | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 LX470 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus LX470?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Lexus LX470?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.