MYRModel Year Report

2003 Lexus LX470

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2003 Lexus LX470
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:11.880Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2003

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 2003: 18 complaints 2003 18 2004: 2 complaints 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 2003: 18 complaints 2003 18 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 2003: 18 complaints 2003 18 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 8 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007

2003: 18 complaints

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YearComplaints
19985
199914
200017
20015
20025
200318
20042
20058
20069
20073

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

5 of 18 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing shaft pitman.

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My 2003 Lexus LX470 has faulty vgrs ECU. Steering wheel spins to 180 degrees. On October 11, 2018, when I backed it out from the driveway, the steering wheel turned 180 degrees.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-06

Electrical system

4 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Service brakes

4 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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I started the car up after dinner. About 2 minutes later four warnings lights related to the braking system went off (ABS vtrac brake vsc) followed by a long warning buzz and then a complete lost of braking power from the pedal and the handbrake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-16

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Engine

2 of 18 total reports mention: engine.

Air bags

2 of 18 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Head-on collision where no air bags were released.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-07

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 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.

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    2010-08-23Steering10V346000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2007 Lexus LX470 vehicles. The construction of the steering shaft is such that the snap ring on the shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the snap ring with a newly designed one and install an additional component which will prevent separation of the steering shaft. This service will be performed free of charge.…

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    2016-12-01Air bags16V065000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2003 Lexus LX470 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V434000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 10V346000 · Steering
  • Recall 16V065000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Lexus LX470?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Lexus LX470 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.