Lexus Lx 470

2004–2004

5 classified complaints 27 service bulletins

What will it actually cost to fix? Real per-job repair costs for this vehicle's most common issues, from national book labor rates and parts pricing. See costs →

Summary, based on the federal data below

Data Availability

Milemark has classified only 5 NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Lexus LX 470. This extremely limited sample tells us more about reporting patterns than vehicle reliability. The LX 470 was a low-volume luxury SUV built on Toyota's proven Land Cruiser platform, so low complaint counts may reflect limited sales rather than problem-free ownership.

What We Know From Recalls

No safety recalls have been issued for the 2004 LX 470, which is noteworthy for a 20-year-old vehicle.

Warranty Extensions and Technical Bulletins

Lexus issued 27 technical service bulletins for this model year, suggesting the manufacturer documented various service procedures and potential issues. Without complaint volume to corroborate patterns, these bulletins represent your best window into known quirks—ask a Lexus dealer or independent shop familiar with this generation for bulletin details.

Owner Watch-Outs

The handful of complaints mention emissions sensors (2 cases around 118,000 miles) and isolated electrical, fuel system, and transmission shift concerns. These cannot establish failure patterns.

How to Research Further

Given limited data, invest in a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic experienced with Toyota/Lexus SUVs of this era. Check model-specific forums and pull a comprehensive vehicle history report on any specific VIN you're considering.

Trends

Complaint trends by era

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2004–2004

5 complaints

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5-year windows, not manufacturer generations — this database doesn't have reliable platform/redesign data to draw real generation boundaries from. Recent model years show fewer complaints mainly because they have been on the road less time, not necessarily because they're more reliable — read this as complaint volume and mix by era, not a reliability trend.

What breaks, and when

exhaust_emissions — emissions_sensors n=2

Median onset: 118,000 miles.

Typically $180–$4,270 to fix a exhaust_emissions repair, nationally.

electrical — body_control_module n=1

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

fuel — fuel_tank_lines n=1

Median onset: 113,000 miles.

Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.

transmission — shift_quality n=1

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typically $200–$6,500 to fix a transmission repair, nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints, recalls, investigations, service bulletins. Methodology. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid this vehicle.