2000 Lexus LX470 Problems, complaints & recalls

Vehicle locks up on right hand curves over 30 mph causing vehicle to slide into other lanes. Very dangerous condition which intermittent and unpredictable. Similar problems with same make, model and year across the web.

Drivers side front sway bar mount on frame breaks free due to corrosion from a/c condensing water drain above,

Several times now the vsc (electronic vehicle stability control) engages at very inappropriate times nearly resulting in a collision or being pulled off the road. It happened on highways, in clear weather, and almost always on a very slight turn. The speed has varied between 45 - 65 when this occurred. I want to stress that this was in 70 degree weather. No rain. No snow. No ice. There was zero traction slippage that could have contributed to this engaging. The vehicle nearly stops and we have been fortunate...

Paint defect on 1999 and 2000 lexus lx 470. Exceedingly bad fading paint on many panels of the car.

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,...

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...

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lexus lx470. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated and the steering wheel would veer to the left and right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000.

Vehicle taken in for air conditioner problem. Informed by dealer there was severe rust on frame and undercarriage components. *Kb

Bough a set of goodyear fortera, p275x70r16 in 2004. Had a flat tire about 2 weeks ago. Went to the goodyear tore to have it fixed. Note....Very easy driver and drive like grandpa. Have 1/2 tread still left. Tires are not rotting...Car garaged. Goodyear service man found several large cracks at the tire....He told me that he had never seen this before. Have a road hazard warranty. When he called goodyear, they wanted him to return the tire directly. They were concerned about this unique defect. I know...

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. *Tr

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. *Cn

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 = *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lexus lx470. He received a recall notice for the exterior lighting (nhtsa campaign id# 04v434000). He made an appointment to have it repaired however after waiting two hours; the dealer stated that the part was unavailable. They stated that they would reschedule an appointment. As of august 8, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 78,965. There had been no failure to date. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr

Failure of automatic height control while driving. Reportedly a recurring issue with all models of lexus lx 470. On my car this problem already happened once at 55000 miles and was supposedly "fixed", but happened again. Very dangerous and appears to be a money making scheme for lexus dealers since they are completely nonchalant about it. Nhtsa needs to address it with lexus/toyota before somebody gets hurt.*Jb

Paint defect on 1999 and 2000 lexus lx 470. Exceedingly bad fading paint on many panels of the car. *Jb

While backing out vehicle stalled, then jumped the curb, hitting a tree. Dealer stated accelerator pedal got stuck. *Ak

Tire blew out on freeway while driving at 65mph. Tire: michelin ltx m/s 275/70r16 on a 2000 lexus lx470. I have also noticed uneven tire wear on the outside of the tire and notifed the dealer a couple of times but they say it is normal.