2005 Lexus LX470
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
2 of 8 total reports mention: suspension.
Power train
2 of 8 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and differential unit.
Show complaint excerpts
Dt: caller says when 4-wheel drive control is bumped it knocks vehicle into neutral and the vehicle rolls away. When this happens the 4 wheel drive control overrides the park gear, and this can happen with no one is in control of vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-24
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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I had a 2005 Lexus 470 car and it was involved in two accidents that neither I nor the other driver could neither one has ever had an accident and I have been driving 35 years.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-02
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.
Steering
1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Lexus LX470 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V434000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10V346000 · Steering
- Recall 16V065000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Lexus LX470?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus LX470 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.