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1998–2007 · 10 model years

Lexus LX470 recalls & problems by year

18 recalls and 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200318 complaints
Most recalls20063 recalls
Crashes reported10in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201998: 5 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 14 complaints, 1 recalls2000: 17 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 18 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 12 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 8 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 9 complaints, 3 recalls2007: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1998199920002001200220032004200520062007
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2007 LX470—13 mpg130000
2006 LX470—13 mpg392000
2005 LX470—13 mpg382000
2004 LX470—13 mpg3120100
2003 LX470—13 mpg3181020
2002 LX470—13 mpg150100
2001 LX470—13 mpg151000
2000 LX470—13 mpg1172000
1999 LX470—13 mpg1141000
1998 LX470—13 mpg151020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Vehicle speed control11
  • Structure10
  • Service brakes, hydraulic9
  • Air bags9
  • Suspension9
  • Steering9
  • Service brakes8
  • Electrical system8