Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns and 118 owner complaints for the Lexus LX470. The 2003 model year has the most complaints (21).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 15 | 2 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 9 | 2 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 18 | 0 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 21 | 1 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 17 | 2 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 1999 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Not rated | 13 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 4 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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.