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Lexus LX470Model year report

2000 Lexus LX470 Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
120,657miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 4.7L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 15 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Lexus LX470 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2000 Lexus LX470. The part named most often is electronic stability control, with 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and vehicle speed control (3). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,657 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 37 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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

Electronic stability control: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10790085, filed 2015-11, 148,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10302574, filed 2010-01, 129,000 miles

Suspension: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10174104, filed 2006-11, 86,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

14% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 78,965 and 148,000 miles.

7%0–100%10–257%25–507%50–7521%75–10036%100–15021%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 120,657 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20032007201032014201632019
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 2000 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 6-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 2000 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. 37 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 37 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 2000 Lexus LX470 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2000 Lexus LX470 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Lexus LX470 is reported most often?

Electronic stability control is named most often, in 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 2000 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 2000 Lexus LX470 get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Lexus LX470 (LX 470, 4.7L 6-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 2000 Lexus LX470 reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,657 miles and the middle half falls between 78,965 and 148,000 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.