VehicleVerdict

Lexus Lx470 years to avoid

Across 1998–2007, no single Lx470 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2003 drew the most complaints; 2004 the fewest.

101

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

1998–2007

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Lexus Lx470 NHTSA complaints by model year24 complaints1998: 5 complaints1999: 14 complaints2000: 18 complaints2001: 6 complaints2002: 7 complaints2003: 24 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 10 complaints2006: 9 complaints2007: 6 complaints
Lexus Lx470 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Lx470 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200761
200693
2005103
200423
2003243
200271
200161
2000181
1999141
199851

Common questions

What is the best year for the Lexus Lx470?

By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Lx470 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lexus Lx470 have?

Across all model years, the Lx470 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 101 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.