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2000 Lexus LX470Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2000 Lexus LX470, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints172 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage199kElectronic stability control (ESC), median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 25, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Lexus LX470 has problems

17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electronic stability control (ESC)40
Structure30
Vehicle speed control32
Suspension20
Tires20
Exterior lighting10
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2000 Lexus LX470 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 04V-434 · Sep 8, 2004 · 75,395 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other LX470 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LX470 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What LX470 owners report

Recent electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 11182396 · Feb 25, 2019 · 252,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10918638 · Oct 24, 2016 · 250,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10875445 · Jun 20, 2016 · 140,000 miles

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