Model year guide

2007 Lexus LX 470

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 Lexus LX 470 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 152 on record.

2007 Lexus LX 470 — representative photo
Representative photo

2007 Lexus LX 470 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined13 mpg

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

2007 Lexus LX 470 recalls 1

Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman NHTSA Campaign #10V346000 · 29/07/2010

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 LEXUS LX470 VEHICLES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT IS SUCH THAT THE SNAP RING ON THE SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPACT TO THE FRONT WHEELS. IF THE SNAP RING BECOMES DISENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS THEN REPEATEDLY TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION, OVER TIME THE STEERING SHAFT MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SNAP RING WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL COMPONENT WHICH WILL PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY 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.

2007 Lexus LX 470 MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway15 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2007 Lexus LX 470 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. 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 2007 Lexus LX 470. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2007 Lexus LX 470. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Steering

On certain vehicles, a snap ring on the steering shaft may disengage when the vehicle experiences an unusually severe impact to the front wheels, such as striking a deep pothole. If the snap ring becomes disengaged and the steering wheel is then repeatedly turned to the locked position, over time the steering shaft may become disconnected, resulting in a sudden loss of steering…

Transport Canada #2010254 · Jul 2010

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

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.

2007 Lexus LX 470 vehicles on record

2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W374027479 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00WX74024630 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W774023306 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W874027204 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W874028465 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W874025324 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00WX74025468 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W774022446 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W974020729 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W474029449 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W574029394 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W774025346 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W874025937 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W374020757 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W874023119 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W274024587 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W374020807 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00WX74027169 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00WX74027544 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00WX74023333 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W174026914 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W674022552 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W774022429 2007 Lexus LX 470 2007 Lexus LX 470JTJHT00W274022791

Other Lexus LX 470 model years

2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

2007 Lexus LX 470 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Lexus LX 470 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 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 2007 Lexus LX 470 get?

The 2007 Lexus LX 470 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (12 city / 15 highway).

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