CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Lexus LX 470 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (3 reports).
2001 Lexus LX 470 recalls
Most common 2001 Lexus LX 470 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
SO THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ORIGINALLY AND IT WAS SO LOUD THAT NOT ONLY DID IT EFFECT MY HEARING, BUT IT ALMOST MADE ME RUN OFF THE ROAD. IT THEN PROCEEDED TO GET WORSE JUST WHEN THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION AND WASN'T EVEN STARTED. IT IS A LOUD POPPING, CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE SPEAKER AREAS, AND FROM WHAT I HAVE NOW DETERMINED IT IS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE MARK LEVINSON AMPLIFIER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT BASICALLY RENDERS THE VEHICLE USELESS (DUE TO THE SOUND) UNTIL YOU PULL THE AMPLIFIER OUT, PULLING THE STEREO FUSE DIDN'T GET RID OF IT EITHER. THESE AMPS AND THESE STEREOS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED LONG AGO AS THEY ARE TRULY A DANGER TO THE MOTORIST WHO OWNS THEM. THERE
I HAVE A 2001 LEXUS LX 470 ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE VSC HAS ACTIVATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND ALMOST AN ACCIDENT. EVERY TIME IT WAS ON DRY ROADS WITH NICE WEATHER. THE VSC LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR A BRIEF SECOND AND THE VSC OFF LIGHT AND CENTER DIFFERENTIAL LIGHT WOULD STAY ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND A LOUD POP THEN THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. DURING THIS TIME THE STEERING WOULD BE TIGHT. *TR
I HAVE LEXUS LX470 2001 WHICH SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING AFTER I MADE A STOP AT A CORNER WHICH HAD A STEEP UPHILL TO CLIMB AND IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD BUT STARTED TO ROLL BACK WHEN I ACCELERATED THE VEHICLE. I HEAR THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE BUT IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. I TOOK IT TO LEXUS BUT THEY SAID EVERYTHING IS FINE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TWO TO THREE TIMES AND FINALLY LEXUS SAID THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE IS MALFUNCTIONING AND CHANGED IT FOR AROUND APPROXIMATELY $2000. SO PLEASE LOOK INTO THE MATTER IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR NATURE TO MAKE THESE VEHICLES SAFER TO DRIVE. THANKS. I AM GIVING APPROXIMATE DATES. *TR
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEELS LOCKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK HARD TO THE RIGHT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, AND IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO SKID CONTROL.*AK
WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THEN THE VEHICLE SURGED ERRATICALLY WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A PARKED VEHICLE.*AK *NM
2001 Lexus LX 470 questions
Does the 2001 Lexus LX 470 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Lexus LX 470: Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus LX 470?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Lexus LX 470 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.