Model year guide

2002 Lexus LX 470

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Lexus LX 470 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 33 on record.

2002 Lexus LX 470 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2002 Lexus LX 470 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined13 mpg
Typical price$10,488

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

2002 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 4 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.

2002 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 2002 Lexus LX 470 worth?

Low
$8,300
Typical price
$10,488
High
$12,300

From 8 comparable 2002 Lexus LX 470 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Lexus LX 470 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,050
Total$29,800
Per mile$0.40

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 ($10,488) with the same model 4 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 2002 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.

2002 Lexus LX 470 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.7L 8-cyl 230 hp

2002 Lexus LX 470 vehicles on record

2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470 BaseJTJHT00W923515463 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470 BaseJTJHT00W623516330 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470 BaseJTJHT00W523523138 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470 BaseJTJHT00W923521747 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470 BaseJTJHT00W323517354 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470 BaseJTJHT00W623518028 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470 BaseJTJHT00W723518572 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470 BaseJTJHT00W323518245 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W123518101 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W923520310 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W933527484 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W533523576 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W023523273 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W923523062 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W123523184 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W823521481 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W423518030 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W223521525 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W923516516 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W623519504 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W323522392 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W423523020 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W223518625 2002 Lexus LX 470 2002 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W133524692

Other Lexus LX 470 model years

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998

2002 Lexus LX 470 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Lexus LX 470 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 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 2002 Lexus LX 470 get?

The 2002 Lexus LX 470 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (12 city / 15 highway).

How much is a 2002 Lexus LX 470 worth?

Comparable 2002 Lexus LX 470 listings run roughly $8,300–$12,300, typically around $10,488 (from 8 vehicles).

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