Model year guide

2001 Lexus LX 470

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Lexus LX 470 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 30 on record.

2001 Lexus LX 470 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2001 Lexus LX 470 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined13 mpg
Typical price$10,033

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Lexus LX 470 recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #04V434000 · manufacturer #SSC 5LB · 08/09/2004

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2001 Lexus LX 470 MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway15 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,150
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$13,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2001 Lexus LX 470 worth?

Low
$7,000
Typical price
$10,033
High
$12,700

From 15 comparable 2001 Lexus LX 470 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Lexus LX 470 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,650
Total$30,400
Per mile$0.41

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,033) with the same model 3 model-years older ($7,240), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
192.5 in
Width
76.4 in
Height
72.8 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Curb weight
5,401 lb
Front track
63.8 in
Rear track
63.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2001 Lexus LX 470. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Lexus LX 470

The Lexus LX is a full-size luxury SUV sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since January 1996, having entered manufacturing in November 1995. As the flagship SUV from Lexus, it is the company's largest and most expensive SUV. Four generations have been produced, all based heavily on the long-running Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs. The first-generation LX 450 started production in 1995 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Its successor, the LX 470, premiered in 1998 and was manufactured until 2007. The third-generation LX debuted at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007. The fourth-generation LX debuted in October 2021.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2001 Lexus LX 470 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 470
Engines
4.7L 8-cyl 230 hp

2001 Lexus LX 470 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus LX 470 model years

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 1999 1998

2001 Lexus LX 470 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Lexus LX 470 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Lexus LX 470. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Lexus LX 470 get?

The 2001 Lexus LX 470 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (12 city / 15 highway).

How much is a 2001 Lexus LX 470 worth?

Comparable 2001 Lexus LX 470 listings run roughly $7,000–$12,700, typically around $10,033 (from 15 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.