2002 Lexus Lx470Lexus Lx470 2002

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2002 Lexus Lx470.
The vehicle is described as a 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD Sport utility vehicle.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
LexusRegular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
12 MPG15 MPG683.61 g/mile
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Sub-models: - Lx 470 -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2002 Lexus Lx470?
     - The 2002 Lexus Lx470 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 12 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 15 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2002 Lexus Lx470?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2002 Lexus Lx470 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2002 Lexus Lx470?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2002 Lexus Lx470 is $4150.
  • Are there recalls for the 2002 Lexus Lx470?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 2002 Lexus Lx470, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 4.7L 8 cylinder 4-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 41706 [USA]: This condition could blind the driver of a vehicle driving in the opposite direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Lx 470

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters4.7
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 122.8854
    City mpg for fuel type 1,12
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,13
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters4.7
    Drive axle type4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)4150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Vehicle record id18210
    Model name (carline)Lx 470
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 114.3122
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 120.1872
    EPA vehicle size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE CLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • Safety Recall 22 - EQUIPMENT: Lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
  • Lexus PRO19-02 - - TIRES: Pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
  • LTT014513 - VISIBILITY: Spots in window glass - vehicle exterior
  • LTT004711 - EQUIPMENT: Rear seat entertainment parental control password reset/initialization
  • LSB009213B - VISIBILITY: Windshield wiper blade maintenance and cleaning
  • LSB008214 - POWER TRAIN: Auto matic transmission replacement kprecautions
  • LSB002514B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Immobilizer and smart key reset
  • LSB002114 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
  • LSB001013 - BRAKES (PWS): Brake pedal force gauge sst for parking brake inspection.
  • L-SB-0002-20 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT: Tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?Leak? Should
  • L-SB-0002-20 Rev - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT: Tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?Leak? Should
  • L-SB-0174-08 Obs - STEERING: Tsb: obsolete notice june 23, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0023-20.
  • L-SB-0023-20 - WHEELS: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin nos. St004-01, su001-08, and l-sb-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
  • Lexus Safety Re - EQUIPMENT: Safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
  • L-SB-0179-17 Obs - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: obsolete notice april 06, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0008-20. Replacement certification labels and vin plates
  • L-SB-0008-20 - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin nos. L-sb-0048-08, pg007-07, pg016-01, pg015-01, pg004-97, pg003-97, pg003-93, pg002-90, l-sb-0048-08, pg007-07, pg016-01, pg015-01, pg004-97,
  • L-SB-0010-15 - EQUIPMENT: Lsb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
  • Lexus Floor Mat - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: In the recent bi-annual floor mat reminder letter distributed november, 2012, lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
  • L-TT-0047-11 Rev - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Some customers may complain that the rear seat entertainment system is inoperative if they have misplaced the parental passcode for the system.
  • L-TT-0111-13 - AIR BAGS: Lexus vehicles are equipped with srs, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the srs airbags or pretensioner devic
  • L-SB-0015-10 Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. This bulletin de
  • L-SB-0066-11 Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other com
  • L-TT-0116-13 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Navigation/ multi info display day mode operation
  • L-SB-0010-13 - PARKING BRAKE: A new special service tool (sst 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the b
  • L-SB-0015-10 Rev - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Tsb: obsolete notice-june 12, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete.
  • L-SB-0021-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. This bullet
  • L-SB-002-01 - OB - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Tsb: obsolete notice: july 7, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete.
  • L-SB-0025-14 Rev - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
  • L-SB-0025-14 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
  • L-SB-0021-14 Rev - EQUIPMENT: Tsb: revision notice: applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year lexus vehicles. The repair procedure section, required tools & equipment section, and the repair procedure section has been updated.
  • L-SB-0010-15 - EQUIPMENT: Lsb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
  • L-SB-0041-11 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0082-14.
  • L-TT-0031-10 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Adhesive & sealant cross reference information
  • L-TT-0145-13 - VISIBILITY: Spots in window glass
  • L-SB-0143-11 Rev - SEATS: Beginning in 1998, lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does not recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: seat covers not rec
  • L-BO-004-05 Obso - VISIBILITY: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0092-13.
  • L-SB-0092-13 - VISIBILITY: The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
  • L-TT-0111-13 - AIR BAGS: Lexus vehicles are equipped with supplemental restraint systems (srs), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the s
  • L-SB-0001-18 - POWER TRAIN: Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin no. L-sb-0021-14. * applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year rc 300 and 2015 * 2018 model yea
  • L-SB-0048-08 Obs - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Tsb: replacement certification labels. Obsolete notice november 28, 2017: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0179-17.
  • L-SB-0021-14_Obs - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Tsb: obsolete notice january 22, 2018: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0001-18.
  • L-SB-0066-11 Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
  • L-SB-0066-11 Rev - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Lsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
  • L-SB-0021-14 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. This bullet
  • L-SB-0041-11 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Tsb: obsolete notice-october 16, 2014: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0082-14.
  • L-SB-0007-11 Rev - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
  • L-SB-0082-14 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Tsb: the purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid mil "on" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
  • L-SB-0025-14 Rev - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
  • LSB-0143-11 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries. *pe
  • LSB-0059-12 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL: Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. Models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is
  • LSB-0015-10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field fix procedures des
  • 00401 - STEERING: Repair manual supplement - vehicle pulling to one side. All lexus 2002 - 2006 models. *tt all '02 - '07 models. Lexus. *tt
  • 5174B - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST: Steering - power steering gear. Repair manual correction. 00245-rm620-u2. '98 lx470. 00245-rm745-u2. '00 lx470. 00245-rm802-u2. '01 lx470. 00245-rm914-u2. '02 lx470. 00245-rm113-4u2. '05 lx470. 00245-rm973-u2 - '03 lx470. 002
  • 00104 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Exhaust booming at idle.*mr
  • 00204 - STEERING: Tilt/telescopic steering noise/smoothness improvement for steering column noise. Lexus. *tt
  • SU00203 - SUSPENSION: A flashing ahc (active height control) off light with diagnostic trouble code C1743. *tt
  • PG00403 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE: Spare tire carrier operation. 2004 lx470 included. *tt
  • 00201 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Immobilizer key code reset. *scc
  • 01202 - SUSPENSION: Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt
  • EL00702 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR: Some vehicles may exhibit the in-mirror compass inoperative. *tt
  • AU00202 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This bulletin states that some mark levinson amplifiers may not produce sound when the audio system is on. *tt
  • EL00202 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information regarding continuous alarm noise from combination meter, door mirror operation inoperative or incorrectly moves. *yh
  • ST00501 - STEERING: Subject regarding tilt/telescopic steering noise/smoothness improvement update. *tt
  • BR00401 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Subject regarding front brake vibration. *slc
Vehicle Documentation
[pdf] Installation Guide Guide Accessories
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Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoY NoneNone20190810

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 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.

NoFireN NoneNone20110813

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

NoNoN NoneNone20040206

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

NoNoN NoneNone20030730

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?

NoNoN NoneNone20020908

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

Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • C1743 [1] Rear Sounder Circuit Short to Vbatt

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