repaired · 2018 Q1
Air bags: side/window
Risk. If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
2004 Lexus LX470Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2004 Lexus LX470, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-065 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Lexus LX470 has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension
2Structure
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Equipment
1Tires
1Electrical system
1Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel/propulsion system
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2004 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
Gear box: shaft pitman
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2004 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 Lexus LX470 safety ratings
2004 Lexus LX470 w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What LX470 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NORMAL DRIVING, THEN SUV BECAME VERY BOUNCY. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING DEFAULT TO HIGHEST SUSPENSION LEVEL. NO SUSPENSION CHARACTERISTICS AT ALL GOING OVER BUMPS OR MAKING TURNS. THE WHOLE CAR WOULD SHAKE AND BOUNCE OVER ANY SLIGHT IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD. THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WOULD TIP…
2004 LX470 AHC (AUTOMATIC HEIGHT CONTROL FAILURE)! AS OF JANUARY 22, 2008, THE AHC FAILED. THE CAR NOW RIDES LIKE A BUCKBOARD; EVEN THOUGH ONE IS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR WILL EVEN TILT TO ONE SIDE WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE CAR SITS VERY LOW AND THE HEIGHT WILL NOT COME UP TO THE "N" LEVEL AND…
THIS A 2004 LX470. IN MAY OF 2005 THE REAR SUSPENSION BECAME "LOCKED" IN A FULLY EXTENDED MODE. THE 2004 LX470 HAS AN ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SUSPENSION THAT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOWER OR RAISE. APPARENTLY, THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS "LOCKED" IN THE RAISE POSITION WHILE THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS…
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