Lexus Lx 470 Reliability
13 NHTSA complaints (2004–2004). Complaint rate: 71.0 per 1,000 vehicles.
Which Years to Buy & Avoid
Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.
Bottom line: The Lexus Lx 470 has fairly consistent complaint patterns across model years.
Avoid These Years
No years with significant complaint spikes.
Average
Better Years
No years stand out as significantly better.
A model's reputation is just the start.
Even within the “good” years, individual cars can have hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Check the actual VIN before you buy — full history report for $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
Common Lexus Lx 470 Problems
Most reported component complaints to NHTSA
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 0.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 0.0% |
Year-by-Year Breakdown
NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.
| Year | Generation | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | — | 13 | 0 | 1 | View 2004View→ |
See also: Lexus Lx 470accident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.
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