2001 Lexus LX470
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 5 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
When shifting into drive vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Then the vehicle surged erratically which caused the consumer to run into a parked vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-23
I have Lexus LX470 2001 which suddenly stopped accelerating after I made a stop at a corner which had a steep uphill to climb and it would not go forward but started to roll back when I accelerated the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-10
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-06-10Exterior lighting04V434000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The daytime running…
Remedy: Dealers will install a resistor, which will decrease the luminous intensity of the drl. Owner notification began June June 10, 2005. Owners should contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Lexus LX470 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V434000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2001 Lexus LX470 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus LX470?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus LX470 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.