MYRModel Year Report

2002 Lexus LX470

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2002 Lexus LX470
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:33:00.705Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 14 complaints 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002 5 2003: 18 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints
1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 5 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007
1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 5 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007

2002: 5 complaints

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YearComplaints
19985
199914
200017
20015
20025
200318
20042
20058
20069
20073

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing air and hydraulic.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Lexus LX470. While driving on a mountain road at 40 MPH, the vehicle's warning sensor began beeping and the vehicle stopped abruptly. As a result, the vehicle veered off into the opposite lane towards oncoming traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-22

Also filed under Electrical system

Structure

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Transmission failure at highway speed. A loud bang, grinding and smell of burning transmission fluid. Small fire from leaking transmission fluid. Higher rate of these types of failures for 2000 - 2002 LX470…

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-17

Electrical system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Lexus LX470 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V434000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Lexus LX470?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 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.