2001 Lexus LX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX470 years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus LX470. That ranks 7th out of 10 LX470 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 60% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 149,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 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.
So this problem occurred while driving originally and it was so loud that not only did it effect my hearing, but it almost made me run off the road. It then proceeded to get worse just when the key was in the ignition and wasn't even started. It is a loud popping, cracking noise coming from the…
I have a 2001 lexus lx 470 on three different occasions the vsc has activated at a high rate of speed causing loss of control and almost an accident. Every time it was on dry roads with nice weather. The vsc light would come on for a brief second and the vsc off light and center differential light…
I have lexus lx470 2001 which suddenly stopped accelerating after i made a stop at a corner which had a steep uphill to climb and it would not go forward but started to roll back when i accelerated the vehicle. I hear the sound of the engine but it would not go forward. I took it to lexus but they…
While driving approximately 60 mph wheels locked, causing vehicle to jerk hard to the right. Took vehicle to dealer for service, and it was determined to be due to skid control.*ak
When shifting into drive vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Then the vehicle surged erratically which caused the consumer to run into a parked vehicle.*ak *nm
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 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 LX470 | 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 2001 Lexus LX470?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Lexus LX470?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.