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TOYOTA LX470

1 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1998–1998.

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Model years
1

The TOYOTALX470 appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 1 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 1 model year (1998–1998). That averages roughly 1 complaint per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.

NHTSA has 51 investigation files tied to this model, with 1 currently open. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
19981

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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open

DP23005Defect PetitionOpen2023-11-22

Brake Actuator Valve Wear

DP23004Defect PetitionClosed2023-08-30

Electrical problems / No-start

EQ21001EQClosed2021-04-07

Joyson Passenger Side Air Bag Cushion

PE21005Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-02-25

Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events

DP19004Defect PetitionClosed2019-09-30

Brake Actuator Valve Wear

DP18002Defect PetitionClosed2018-08-17

Frame corrosion

PE18005Preliminary EvaluationClosed2018-05-04

Upper Steering Column Separation

PE16006Preliminary EvaluationClosed2016-06-14

Yaw rate sensor malfunction

DP15007Defect PetitionClosed2015-10-19

Low-speed surging

DP15005Defect PetitionClosed2015-07-09

Low-speed surging

View all 51 investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the TOYOTA LX470?▼
The TOYOTA LX470 has received 1 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1998 to 1998, with 0 recalls. That averages about 1 complaints per model year.
What years of TOYOTA LX470 are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the TOYOTA LX470 from 1998 to 1998 (1 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the TOYOTA LX470 have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many TOYOTA LX470 model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common TOYOTA LX470 complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the TOYOTA LX470 are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my TOYOTA LX470 has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. TOYOTA LX470 totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.