Most common 2000 Lexus LX470 problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus LX470 complaints by model year
Best LX470 years: 2004, 1998, 2002. Compare all years →
2000 Lexus LX470 recalls (1)
Exterior lighting › Headlights
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.
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.
What 2000 Lexus LX470 owners say
Stability & traction control
The above VIN is for a vehicle that I own but have owned for only a couple of weeks. It has not experienced any safety issues over the short period that I have owned it. Since I purchased the car I have become aware that similar 2000 and 2001 model years lx470s have experienced vehicle stability control (vsc) problems that seem to represent a safety concern. I have submitted a copy of a thread on a Lexus owner forum that describes the issue - which is often described as terrifying, or words to that effect, by those that have experienced it. This LX470 problem described seems to be very similar to the vehicle stability control problems that have been experienced on the 2001 and 2002 Toyota sequoia - for which I understand the NHTSA has opened an investigation. …
I own a LX470 2000 with about 148,000 miles. Over the last couple of months, I have experienced 8 different times with the traction control problems as describing here. I was traveling at 65mph on a straight dry road my vsc warning light and audible alarm came on and vehicle began swerving violently back and forth apparently due to left and right brakes engaging alternately. Happened a few more times while driving at 35-40 MPH. Every single occurrence, the system engaged randomly without warning and the steering wheel pulled to the right and unable to control the vehicle until the speed dropped to about 20mph. The duration of each occurrence has been from a couple seconds to 10 seconds. This has caused a lot of safety concerns and frustrations because the dealership and independent mechanics don't have a clue how to fix it. Please help in identifying the faulty component(s).
Speed control & acceleration
Sudden acceleration causing vehicle & property damage. Vehicle acted on own and accelerated, had applied brake hard with no effect to acceleration (like cruise control was applying maximum acceleration) and was able to turn key off but not before damaging vehicle bumper, fender, turn signal, antenna, and rear bumper.
1. Accelerating onto city street 2. The failure - the lower portion of the gas pedal became stuck under the floor mat. It happened to me twice. After figuring out what happened, as I was accelerating, I bent down and moved the floor mat. Scary, started to panic, as I couldn't brake to stop, accelerating at higher speeds, not safe to get to the floor mat and readjust it while accelerating into traffic. 3. Didn't know anything could be done until listening to news reports of this recently.
Body & structure
2000 LX470 - the paint on the entire car is fading terribly. Spoke with Lexus corporate and was told to get an estimate for re-painting - $6,000 since entire car must be taken apart (handles, mirrors, etc.) Lexus would only pay half - I refuse to pay $3,000 because they have a defective paint job - seen other cars (topaz color) with same problem but Lexus says not there problem!!!! My car looks like it has a disease =
Vehicle taken in for air conditioner problem. Informed by dealer there was severe rust on frame and undercarriage components.
2000 Lexus LX470 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 15 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Lexus LX470 a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 LX470 rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the LX470 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Lexus LX470?
The stability & traction control — 4 complaints, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (3) and body & structure (3).
How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus LX470 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Lexus LX470, the most recent from September 8, 2004 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LX470?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 1998 and 2002. See the full Lexus LX470 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Lexus LX470 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 129,000 miles; 14% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.