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Lexus LX470Model year report

1999 Lexus LX470 Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
106,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 15 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Lexus LX470 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1999 Lexus LX470. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and tires (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 18% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 106,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “The car had been driving normally on the freeway for approximately one hour. Suddenly, the ABS warning light and the brake warning lights became illuminated on the dashboard, followed shortly afterwards by a beeping alarm. The car was immediately pulled off the freeway at the next exit and was able to drive 1 block into a parking lot. Once in the parking lot, the brakes failed completely and the only way to stop the vehicle was with the emergency brake. …”

NHTSA complaint #10743896, filed 2015-07, 106,000 miles

Body and structure: “1999 LX470 Lexus SUV right stabilizer bracket connection to frame rusted through and bar is free floating now. Rusted part is steel frame tang where bolts go through to connect to frame I know toyota has frame rust problems, dealer found it then rushed me out said weather caused it.”

NHTSA complaint #10340244, filed 2010-06, 115,000 miles

Tires: “While driving on the freeway tire exploded, blowing all the sidewall off the tire. Consumer took tire to the dealer, and was told that they had never seen anything like that. Consumer had tires rotated. There were no injuries. Michelin ltxm/s, 275/70r16. Tires were neither under or over pressured. Consumer took the tire back to the Lexus dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #10087528, filed 2004-09, 63,014 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

18% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 63,014 and 134,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2518%25–509%50–759%75–10045%100–15018%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 106,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2000200332004200520103201532022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1999 Lexus LX470 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LX 470 4WD/AWD4.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121513$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1999 Lexus LX470 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 34 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus LX470

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2006934,8993—13—Not enough data
2005848,9003—13—Not enough data
20041249,3503—13—Not enough data
200318142,1503—13—Stable
2002530,8001—13—Not enough data
20015117,0001—13—Not enough data
200017120,6571—13—Stable
199914106,0001—13—Not enough data
19985240,0001—13—Not enough data

All Lexus LX470 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Lexus LX470 have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1999 Lexus LX470 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Lexus LX470 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 1999 Lexus LX470 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1999 Lexus LX470 get?

The EPA rates the 1999 Lexus LX470 (LX 470, 4.7L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Lexus LX470 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 106,000 miles and the middle half falls between 63,014 and 134,000 miles; 18% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.