2004 Lexus LX470 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Lexus LX470, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Check engine on with code p0171. The code has been on for over 6 months without any cause/reason. I have worked with Lexus and followed recommendations from Lexus without any success of resolving it. Lexus took a fuel sample in august 2010 and I have not received any responses from Lexus as of nov. 15, 2010. Since the check engine light has been on regardless since feb. 20, 2010, the function of check engine light is lost. This is a safety hazard as the driver will no longer receive any warning of any real potential problem with the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10368851, filed 2010-11, 118,000 miles“I purchased a new 2004 Lexus LX470. At the 1000 mile checkup, I mentioned to the service writer that I was not able to fill the gas tank up all the way. He responded by telling me that it usually *works it's way out*. A few thousand miles later, I was only able to fill up the gas tank 3/4 of the way. I brought the car into to Lexus of pembroke pines, where they kept my car for 2 days and replaced some parts. Upon filling up the next time, it still only filled up 3/4 of the way. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075269, filed 2004-06, 6 miles“The fuel tank was venting repeatedly and audibly when operating at speeds below 30 MPH altitudes of 3500 feet and more on numerous occasions. The gasoline in the tank could be heard boiling also. When the gas cap (oem) was removed, gasoline vapors escaped continuously under pressure for at least 15 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11114083, filed 2018-07, 113,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Lexus LX470
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Lexus LX470
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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