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Lexus LX470Model year report

2006 Lexus LX470 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,899miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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 2006 Lexus LX470 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2006 Lexus LX470. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by steering (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,899 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 77 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the shaft pitman and 2 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

Air bags: “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Lexus LX470. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (kendall Lexus of eugene in eugene, oregon) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11000814, filed 2017-06

Steering: “The contact owns a 2006 Lexus LX470. The contact stated that after having repairs performed under NHTSA campaign id number 10v346000 (steering: gear box: shaft pitman), he began to have problems tilting the steering wheel and the horn would activate independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 41,980.”

NHTSA complaint #10479901, filed 2012-10

Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 2006 Lexus LX470. While attempting to decelerate the vehicle lurched forward. Consequently, she crashed into a nearby utility pole. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The technician could not identify the cause of the failure, because the failure could not be duplicated. The current and failure mileages were 34798. Updated 12/07/09 the consumer was at a stop with her foot on the brake when the vehicle suddenly made a roaring sound and lurched forward and crashed into a utility pole. The floor mats were not involved. Updated 12/09/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10291506, filed 2009-11, 34,798 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 34,798 and 35,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–25100%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,899 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2007200920102012201742018
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 2006 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-cyl5-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 2006 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. 77 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 77 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 2006 Lexus LX470 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2006 Lexus LX470 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Lexus LX470 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2006 Lexus LX470 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Lexus LX470 get?

The EPA rates the 2006 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 2006 Lexus LX470 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,899 miles and the middle half falls between 34,798 and 35,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.