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2000 Lexus LX470 recalls and problems

1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Lexus LX470.

1
recalls
17
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Lexus LX470 recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights

NHTSA campaign 04V434000 · reported September 8, 2004 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 75,395 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 25, 2019 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 252,000 miles

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.

Feb 13, 2018 · Suspension · 112,314 miles

DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SWAY BAR MOUNT ON FRAME BREAKS FREE DUE TO CORROSION FROM A/C CONDENSING WATER DRAIN ABOVE,

Oct 24, 2016 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 250,000 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 OCCURRED. I WANT TO…

Sep 9, 2016 · Structure

PAINT DEFECT ON 1999 AND 2000 LEXUS LX 470. EXCEEDINGLY BAD FADING PAINT ON MANY PANELS OF THE CAR.

Jun 20, 2016 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 140,000 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 CONTROL (VSC) PROBLEMS…

LX470 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 11720
2001 1510
2002 1501
2003 31810

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Questions

Does the 2000 Lexus LX470 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Lexus LX470, the most recent reported on September 8, 2004 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus LX470?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electronic stability control (esc) (4 complaints), followed by structure (3).
How many 2000 Lexus LX470 complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 25, 2019.