2005 Lexus LX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX470 years
- Not enough data 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus LX470. That ranks 6th out of 10 LX470 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 7,750 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 25% | 7,750 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 25% | 85,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 85,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 86,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Lexus LX470 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 lexus lx470 vehicles. The construction of the steering shaft is such that the snap ring on the shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then repeatedly turned to the locked position, over time the steering shaft may become disconnected.
Risk: This could result in loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the snap ring with a newly designed one and install an additional component which will prevent separation of the steering shaft. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus lx470. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not…
Vehicle was topped of with a full tank of gas prior to going on a off road drive. The vehicle was driven modestly up silver canyon trail with no mechanical issues until gas fumes became apparent. I initially thought the rig was running rich in fuel and continued the climb. Then on a break i noticed…
I had a 2005 lexus 470 car and it was involved in two accidents that neither i nor the other driver could neither one has ever had an accident and i have been driving 35 years. The car in the first accident i do not even know what happened there was a collision on a road i take every day. The other…
2005 lexus 470 has ongoing height control problems. Serviced 5 times for this issue, last time on 4/20/09. On 4/26/09, vehicle began to drive very roughly and the rear of vehicle raised one inch higher than front of vehicle. On 4/27/09, suv returned to lexus dealer for 6th repair appointment for…
2005 lexus lx 470 has ongoing height control problem. First appeared at 24, 590 miles. Has been serviced for problem 5 times. Last time, lexus paid for part only. I have scheduled a 6th repair appointment. Vehicle also pulls to the left significantly, even after 4-20-09 repair. Becoming fearful of…
Other Lexus LX470 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 LX470 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 LX470 | 9 | 3 |
| 2005 | 8 | 3 |
| 2004 LX470 | 12 | 3 |
| 2003 LX470 | 18 | 3 |
| 2002 LX470 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 LX470 | 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 2005 Lexus LX470?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Lexus LX470?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.