2000 Lexus Lx470 problems
The Lexus LX (Japanese: レクサス・LX, Hepburn: Rekusasu LX) is a full-size luxury SUV sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota since January 1996, having entered manufacturing in November 1995. It is Lexus' largest and most expensive luxury SUV. Four generations have been produced, all based heavily on the long-running Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs. The first-generation LX 450 started production in 1995 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Its successor, the LX 470, premiered in 1998 and was manufactured until 2007. The third-generation LX debuted at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007. The fourth-generation LX debuted in October 2021.
The first-generation LX 450 had a straight-six engine and seats for seven passengers. The second and third-generations had a V8 engine powertrain, a welded steel body-shell combined with full-size steel ladder frame (body-on-frame construction), and seats for eight passengers. The fourth-generation model has a twin-turbocharged V6 engine powertrain and seats for seven passengers as standard and four passengers as an option. The second-generation LX 470 shared exterior styling with the Japanese domestic market Land Cruiser Cygnus.
According to Lexus, the "LX" name stands for "Luxury Crossover". However, some Lexus importers use the backronymic name, "Luxury Four Wheel Drive".
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Common 2000 Lexus Lx470 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Lexus LX470 2000, several common problems have been reported:
- Hydraulic Suspension Concerns:
- The AHC hydraulic suspension with ride height control has been a point of contention for some owners. Over time, issues with the hydraulic accumulators, sensors, and pump have been reported, leading to problems with the suspension system's performance and reliability .
- Front Suspension Components:
- Owners have highlighted issues with the front suspension components, particularly with ball bearings and ball joints. Problems with these parts can lead to handling issues, noise, and compromised safety, especially after significant mileage .
- Steering System Problems:
- Some Lexus LX470 owners have experienced issues with the steering system, including knocks and play when turning the steering wheel. These problems can affect the vehicle's handling and safety, requiring attention to ensure proper functionality .
- Brake System Concerns:
- Complaints have been raised regarding the brake system, with reports of brake calipers souring and potential issues with the main brake cylinder. Addressing these problems is crucial to maintain braking performance and safety while driving the Lexus LX470.
- Corrosion and Body Issues:
- Owners have noted concerns about corrosion affecting various parts of the vehicle, including the wheel arches, windshield frame, and lower engine shield. Additionally, some have reported paint bulges on the tailgate, highlighting potential body integrity issues that need attention .
These common problems reported by Lexus LX470 2000 owners emphasize the importance of thorough inspections, regular maintenance, and prompt repairs to ensure the vehicle's longevity, performance, and safety.
2000 Lexus Lx470 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lexus Lx470 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Structure problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Suspension problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Lexus Lx470 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2000 Lexus Lx470 complaints
The NHTSA has received 17 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Lexus Lx470.
2019-02-25
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-25
- VIN: JT6HT00W8Y0
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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.
2018-02-13
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-09
- VIN: JT6HT00W8Y0
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SWAY BAR MOUNT ON FRAME BREAKS FREE DUE TO CORROSION FROM A/C CONDENSING WATER DRAIN ABOVE,
2016-10-24
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-23
- VIN: JT6HT00W3Y0
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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 STRESS THAT THIS WAS IN 70 DEGREE WEATHER. NO RAIN. NO SNOW. NO ICE. THERE WAS ZERO TRACTION SLIPPAGE THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ENGAGING. THE VEHICLE NEARLY STOPS AND WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE TO NOT BE REAR ENDED BY SEMI-TRUCKS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THERE IS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING FROM LEXUS LX470 OWNERS, BUT WITH VERY LITTLE SUCCESS IN IDENTIFYING AND FIXING THE PROBLEM FROM LEXUS DEALERSHIPS AND CORPORATE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AND REQUIRE A MANDATORY RECALL FROM LEXUS BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED.
2016-09-09
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-01
- VIN: JT6HT00W2Y0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: PAINT DEFECT ON 1999 AND 2000 LEXUS LX 470. EXCEEDINGLY BAD FADING PAINT ON MANY PANELS OF THE CAR.
2016-06-20
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-13
- VIN: JT6HT00W7Y0
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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 THAT SEEM TO REPRESENT A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE SUBMITTED A COPY OF A THREAD ON A LEXUS OWNER FORUM THAT DESCRIBES THE ISSUE - WHICH IS OFTEN DESCRIBED AS TERRIFYING, OR WORDS TO THAT EFFECT, BY THOSE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED IT. THIS LX470 PROBLEM DESCRIBED SEEMS TO BE VERY SIMILAR TO THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED ON THE 2001 AND 2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA - FOR WHICH I UNDERSTAND THE NHTSA HAS OPENED AN INVESTIGATION. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE TWO TOYOTA STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS ARE VERY SIMILAR, AND OF COURSE THE TIMEFRAMES ARE VERY SIMILAR. (THE 2000 MODEL YEAR WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF VSC ON THE LX470. 2001 WAS THE FIRST MODEL YEAR FOR THE SEQUOIA.) I AM MAKING THIS SUBMISSION ONLY TO MAKE THE NHTSA AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF INTERRELATION BETWEEN THE SEQUOIA AND LX470 PROBLEMS.
2015-11-12
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-06
- VIN: JT6HT00W3Y0
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: I OWN A LX470 2000 WITH ABOUT 148,000 MILES. OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, I HAVE EXPERIENCED 8 DIFFERENT TIMES WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBING HERE. I WAS TRAVELING AT 65MPH ON A STRAIGHT DRY ROAD MY VSC WARNING LIGHT AND AUDIBLE ALARM CAME ON AND VEHICLE BEGAN SWERVING VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH APPARENTLY DUE TO LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKES ENGAGING ALTERNATELY. HAPPENED A FEW MORE TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH. EVERY SINGLE OCCURRENCE, THE SYSTEM ENGAGED RANDOMLY WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE SPEED DROPPED TO ABOUT 20MPH. THE DURATION OF EACH OCCURRENCE HAS BEEN FROM A COUPLE SECONDS TO 10 SECONDS. THIS HAS CAUSED A LOT OF SAFETY CONCERNS AND FRUSTRATIONS BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP AND INDEPENDENT MECHANICS DON'T HAVE A CLUE HOW TO FIX IT. PLEASE HELP IN IDENTIFYING THE FAULTY COMPONENT(S).
2014-11-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-20
- VIN: JT6HT00W8Y0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS LX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VEER TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 203,000.
2011-08-02
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-15
- VIN: JT6HT00W9Y0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEM. INFORMED BY DEALER THERE WAS SEVERE RUST ON FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS. *KB
2010-07-23
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-07
- VIN: JT6HT00W7Y0
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: BOUGH A SET OF GOODYEAR FORTERA, P275X70R16 IN 2004. HAD A FLAT TIRE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. WENT TO THE GOODYEAR TORE TO HAVE IT FIXED. NOTE....VERY EASY DRIVER AND DRIVE LIKE GRANDPA. HAVE 1/2 TREAD STILL LEFT. TIRES ARE NOT ROTTING...CAR GARAGED. GOODYEAR SERVICE MAN FOUND SEVERAL LARGE CRACKS AT THE TIRE....HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. HAVE A ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. WHEN HE CALLED GOODYEAR, THEY WANTED HIM TO RETURN THE TIRE DIRECTLY. THEY WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS UNIQUE DEFECT. I KNOW THERE IS ANOTHER TIRE ON THE CAR WITH THE SAME CONDITION. I DID NOT BUY ANY TIRES FROM GOODYEAR. I REFUSED TO GIVE THE TIRE BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER AS THEY COULD HIDE A SAFETY DEFECT. NOW SCARED TO TAKE CAR ON FREEWAY. THEN TOOK IT TO DISCOUNT TIRE HERE IN HOUSTON TX.. THEY CHECKED OUT THE TIRE;AND TOLD ME THE TIRE COULD NOT BE FIXED AND WAS UNSAFE TO RIDE ON. DUE TO THE CRACKS IN THE TREAD. I'VE NEVER HAD ANY TIRE DO THIS TO ME AND I'M 62/YR. HAVE HAD PLENTY OF TIRES IN MY LIFE. I OFFER THE TIRE TO NHTSA AS I'M SURE YOU WOULD WANT TO SEE THE ACTUAL DEFECT. OH, I HAVE WRITTEN YOU RECENTLY ABOUT RUNAWAY ACCELERATION WITH A TOYOTA EARLIER IN THE DECADE. TOYOTA MUST BE DISTORTING THE RECENT NEWS ABOUT LACK OF FINDING ABOUT THE ISSUE. DON'T TRUST THOSE PEOPLE. I WAS REAL AND HAD TO REPLACE THE CAR. DANGEROUS IN CITY TRAFFIC....NEVER HAD THE PROBLEM ON THE ROAD...ONLY CITY DRIVING. NAME IS [XXX] . IMPORTANT.....MENTALLY DISABLED AND ON SSDI. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AS AMENDED ON 1/1/2009.....PLEASE RESPOND BY PHONE OR WRITTEN LETTER. READING SKILLS ARE VERY POOR THESE DAYS. WOULD LIKE A PROMPT REPLY WITHIN 30 DAYS PLUS. I AM GUARANTEED A QUICK REPLY ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN WASHINGTON DC. ANY QUESTIONS...CHECK WITH THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, ADA SECTION IN DC. PHONE NUMBERS ARE [XXX] THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2010-02-04
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-17
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT6HT00W8Y0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSING VEHICLE & PROPERTY DAMAGE. VEHICLE ACTED ON OWN AND ACCELERATED, HAD APPLIED BRAKE HARD WITH NO EFFECT TO ACCELERATION (LIKE CRUISE CONTROL WAS APPLYING MAXIMUM ACCELERATION) AND WAS ABLE TO TURN KEY OFF BUT NOT BEFORE DAMAGING VEHICLE BUMPER, FENDER, TURN SIGNAL, ANTENNA, AND REAR BUMPER. *TR
2010-01-27
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-27
- VIN: JT6HT00W0Y0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 1. ACCELERATING ONTO CITY STREET 2. THE FAILURE - THE LOWER PORTION OF THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK UNDER THE FLOOR MAT. IT HAPPENED TO ME TWICE. AFTER FIGURING OUT WHAT HAPPENED, AS I WAS ACCELERATING, I BENT DOWN AND MOVED THE FLOOR MAT. SCARY, STARTED TO PANIC, AS I COULDN'T BRAKE TO STOP, ACCELERATING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, NOT SAFE TO GET TO THE FLOOR MAT AND READJUST IT WHILE ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC. 3. DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING COULD BE DONE UNTIL LISTENING TO NEWS REPORTS OF THIS RECENTLY. *CN
2008-12-15
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 2000 LX470 - THE PAINT ON THE ENTIRE CAR IS FADING TERRIBLY. SPOKE WITH LEXUS CORPORATE AND WAS TOLD TO GET AN ESTIMATE FOR RE-PAINTING - $6,000 SINCE ENTIRE CAR MUST BE TAKEN APART (HANDLES, MIRRORS, ETC.) LEXUS WOULD ONLY PAY HALF - I REFUSE TO PAY $3,000 BECAUSE THEY HAVE A DEFECTIVE PAINT JOB - SEEN OTHER CARS (TOPAZ COLOR) WITH SAME PROBLEM BUT LEXUS SAYS NOT THERE PROBLEM!!!! MY CAR LOOKS LIKE IT HAS A DISEASE = *TR
2007-08-08
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-03
- VIN: JT6HT00W3Y0
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS LX470. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID# 04V434000). HE MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED HOWEVER AFTER WAITING TWO HOURS; THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD RESCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. AS OF AUGUST 8, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,965. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
2006-11-22
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-18
- VIN: JT6HT00W0Y0
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC HEIGHT CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. REPORTEDLY A RECURRING ISSUE WITH ALL MODELS OF LEXUS LX 470. ON MY CAR THIS PROBLEM ALREADY HAPPENED ONCE AT 55000 MILES AND WAS SUPPOSEDLY "FIXED", BUT HAPPENED AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS AND APPEARS TO BE A MONEY MAKING SCHEME FOR LEXUS DEALERS SINCE THEY ARE COMPLETELY NONCHALANT ABOUT IT. NHTSA NEEDS TO ADDRESS IT WITH LEXUS/TOYOTA BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT.*JB
2006-09-13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-01
- VIN: JT6HT00W0Y0
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PAINT DEFECT ON 1999 AND 2000 LEXUS LX 470. EXCEEDINGLY BAD FADING PAINT ON MANY PANELS OF THE CAR. *JB
2003-07-28
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-17
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE BACKING OUT VEHICLE STALLED, THEN JUMPED THE CURB, HITTING A TREE. DEALER STATED ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK. *AK
2003-01-19
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-15
- VIN: JT6HT00W5Y0
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE BLEW OUT ON FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH. TIRE: MICHELIN LTX M/S 275/70R16 ON A 2000 LEXUS LX470. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE AND NOTIFED THE DEALER A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THEY SAY IT IS NORMAL.
2000 Lexus Lx470 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2000 Lexus Lx470.
2004-09-08
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD BLIND THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE DRIVING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
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