Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus LX470, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electronic stability control (esc)4
- Structure3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Tires2
- Suspension2
- Unknown or other1
- Exterior lighting1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In New Zealand
16 2000 cars are on the New Zealand register; 25% arrived as used imports, 63% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
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 LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2000 Lexus LX470: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 631713 | SUBJECT REGARDING AN IMPROVED REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY AND MIRROR CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. *SLC |
| 629360 | INFORMATION REGARDING CONTINUOUS ALARM NOISE FROM COMBINATION METER, DOOR MIRROR OPERATION INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECTLY MOVES. *YH |
| 628664 | SUBJECT REGARDING TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING NOISE/SMOOTHNESS IMPROVEMENT UPDATE. *TT |
| 627146 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE VIBRATION. *SLC |
| 627100 | SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSFER CASE BUZZ NOISE. *SLC |
| 627091 | SUBJECT REGARDING CONTINUOUS CHIME ALARM NOISE FROM COMBINATION METER. *SLC |
| 627079 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *SLC |
| 622252 | INFORMATION ON PREVENTING PARTICLE BUILDUP AND PRESERVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR.*JB |
| 622175 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONTINOUS CHIME/ALARM NOISE EMITTING FROM THE COMBINATION METER AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED OR THE KEY IS IN THE RUN POSITION.JB |
| 621562 | SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM AMENDMENT DUE TO THE ADDITION OF THE TRAILER CONVERTER CIRCUIT. *TT |
| 619796 | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT |
| 619119 | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT |
| 616649 | INFORMATION ON MINIMIZING TRANSFER CASE BUZZ NOISE. *TT |
| 615956 | SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE A/C CONDENSER FAN CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF DUE TO CORROSION IN THE RELAY CONNECTOR. *TT |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10207945 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 10205352 | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
| 10205331 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
| 10205319 | Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection. |
| 10179697 | TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio |
| 10179601 | TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio |
| 10176283 | Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements |
| 10174889 | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)