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SuspensionPart report

2005 Lexus LX470 Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
85,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Lexus LX470, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,750 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.

“2005 Lexus 470 has ongoing height control problems. Serviced 5 times for this issue, last time on 4/20/09. On 4/26/09, vehicle began to drive very roughly and the rear of vehicle raised one inch higher than front of vehicle. On 4/27/09, SUV returned to Lexus dealer for 6th repair appointment for height control problem. Becoming fearful of driving SUV.”

NHTSA complaint #10266828, filed 2009-04, 86,200 miles

“2005 Lexus lx 470 has ongoing height control problem. First appeared at 24, 590 miles. Has been serviced for problem 5 times. Last time, Lexus paid for part only. I have scheduled a 6th repair appointment. Vehicle also pulls to the left significantly, even after 4-20-09 repair. Becoming fearful of driving vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10266481, filed 2009-04, 85,300 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005225%
2004325%
200316%
2000212%

Other parts of the 2005 Lexus LX470

Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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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