- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Lexus LX470 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2002 Lexus LX470 with NHTSA, most often about the lights (4) and the brakes (3). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2004 for the headlights. For comparison, the 2001 has 5 and the 2003 has 21.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical LX470 year, for its age
#235 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Lexus LX470 problems
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2002 Lexus LX470 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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10 complaints about the 2002 Lexus LX470
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus lx470. While driving on a mountain road at 40 mph, the vehicle's warning sensor began beeping and the vehicle stopped abruptly. As a result, the vehicle veered off into the opposite lane towards oncoming traffic. The contact drove 15 mph until she reached her destination. The vehicle was towed to south bay lexus (3215 pacific coast hwy, torrance, ca 90505, 310-325-9999), but no failure was found. The dealer notified the manufacturer of the defect; however, their diagnostics showed...
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no failures related to the vehicle. Prior to the failure, while driving 65 mph, the contact experienced the same failure, but the vehicle did not stop without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000. The vin was unknown.
Transmission failure at highway speed. A loud bang, grinding and smell of burning transmission fluid. Small fire from leaking transmission fluid. Higher rate of these types of failures for 2000 - 2002 lx470 suv's *js
Water was leaking into the back of the vehicle and soaking the interior. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, they thought the leak was due to the spoiler. They patched the holes in spoiler and replaced the entire hatch. But the leak recurred. Currently, dealership indicated that the water was seeping through the light in the third door hatch which had a leak. *Ak
While driving 70 mph on the highway traction warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle lost brake power and steering for a period of one minute. During that time vehicle swerved left to right, but did not come in contact with any other vehicles or objects on the road. Traction light went off, and vehicle returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who did a diagnostic test. It was found that hydraulic unit on the brake booster was the cause of the problem, and was replaced. *Ak
At the 20k service on our 2002 lexus ls430 we were informedthat we needed the front and rear bark pads replaced and the dics turned at our cost of $588. We were told that lexus redesigned the sensors and we would need to repeat this each 20k. How can a car that sells for over 60 thousand dollars have such a bad redesign?
Suv behind us at a light with highly irritating bright lights that even our special rear view mirror didn't reduce very much. These lights are unnecessary and all our passengers complained bitterly that those lights should be outlawed.*Ak
The new blue lights in new cars create blindness when approaching at night. Even from behind in rear view mirror they create blinding distraction.
All xenon headlights should be banned. They blind oncoming drivers !!!
Complaining of the new bright headlights on some cars. I had one behind me at night and it really was hard for me to see because of the brillance in my rear view and side mirror. *Ak
Angle of the rear window, the relatively narrow aperture of the glass and the large headrests on the rear seats conspire together to severly restrict the driver's view out of the rear view window. It is nearly impossible to see anything along the rear "flanks" of the vehicle out of this window while driving. My suggestion would be to increase the size of the viewing aperture, use a "lower profile" headrest in the back seat (like the one in the middle between the two rear seats), or a combination of both.*Ak
Lexus LX470: every year compared
All LX470 years2002 Lexus LX470 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lexus LX470 | 10 | 1 | B | |
| 2002 Lexus ES300 | 185 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus RX300 | 105 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus SC430 | 52 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus IS300 | 45 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus LS430 | 42 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus GS300 | 19 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus GS430 | 3 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Lexus LX470
Does the 2002 Lexus LX470 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Lexus LX470: headlights (September 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus LX470?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (4), brakes (3), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Lexus LX470 had?
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 12, 2001 and the latest on August 22, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Lexus LX470 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 62 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Lexus LX470 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus LX470 years have the most complaints?
2003 (21), 2004 (18), 2000 (17). See every Lexus LX470 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Lexus LX470 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data