JT6HT00W3Y01123112000 LEXUS LX470
2000 LEXUS LX was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
Executive Summary
2000 LEXUS LX
2000 LEXUS LX was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
6 owner complaints filed — top areas: Brakes (67%), Suspension/Wheels (17%), Engine/Powertrain (17%).
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- LEXUS
- Model
- LX
- Year
- 2000
- Trim / Series
- 470
- Body Style
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 8-cyl 4.7L 230 hp
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
- Assembly
- TOYOTA CITY, AICHI, JAPAN
- GVWR
- Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: TOYOTA CITY, AICHI
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
Deferred Failure Risk
Vehicle-specific risks from this model-year's complaint record, known defects, and service milestones
Owners of the 2000 LEXUS LX report brakes issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
On 4WD/AWD vehicles, neglected differential or transfer case fluid causes metal-on-metal wear. Replacement costs $1,500–$4,000.
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
CLEARComplaint Intelligence
6 complaints analyzed across 3 system categories
Service Brakes leads owner complaints (67%), most reported when the vehicle was 18–20 yrs old. Also common: Tires (17%), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (17%).
Based on 6 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (1) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.
Owner Complaints
HIGH VOLUME6 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
Tire size is a P275 / 70 / R18 On 10/11/2025 I experienced a belt separation on my driver side rear tire which resulted in a noticeable bulge in the tread area. I had similar issues with two other matching tires in this set and one of them blew out leading to a rapid loss of air. I am sure if I wouldn't have been hyper-aware of early tell tale signs of this potential issue from the previous incidents, this tire may have also blown out on me. This is three out of the five General ATP tires in this set of five that have failed from the same belt separation issue.
A RAPID DISCHARGE OF BRAKE FLUID OCCURRED FROM THE ABS VALVE BODY ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. I DROVE THE VEHICLE THAT DAY AND PARKED IT IN THE DRIVEWAY. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER I WENT OUT TO MOVE IT AND WHEN I DID THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE WHERE IT WAS PARKED. I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND FLUID WAS DRIPPING OFF THE FRAME RAIL ONTO THE GROUND. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD I COULD SEE FLUID DRIPPING AT ABOUT A DRIP A SECOND FROM BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER/ABS VALVE BODY. THE DRIP RATE WAS DEPENDENT ON THE KEY BEING IN THE 'ON' POSITION AND THE BOOSTER PUMP RUNNING. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION THE DRIP APPEARS TO POSSIBLY BE COMING FROM A PORT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ABS VALVE BODY.
HI THERE. HAVE BEEN A LATER OWNER OF A '00 LX470 WITH ROUGHLY 250K MILES. EARLY ON IN MY OWNERSHIP--WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION AND NO PRIOR WARNING-- THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND A LOUD BEEPING NOISE STARTS. WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY GOES DEAD (PUSHES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR), AND I WAS FORCED TO BRING THE CAR TO A SAFE STOP WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CURRENT REPAIR FOR THIS HAS BEEN COSTLY AND DIFFICULT--WITH A PROFESSIONAL SHOP INSPECTION INFORMING ME THAT MY MASTER CYLINDER/ACTUATOR HAS FAILED. THANKFUL NO DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO OTHER VEHICLES. *TR
OWNER OF A NEWLY ACQUIRED '00 LX470 FROM TOYOTA/LEXUS. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, IT PASSED SAFETY AND MECHANIC INSPECTION. AFTER OWNING FOR LESS THAN 4 MONTHS, I WAS DRIVING HOME ON STREET ROADS. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON SUDDENLY, AND I HEAR A HIGH-PITCHED BEEPING NOISE FROM THE DASH. WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING, I AM MOVING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES GO OUT-COMPLETELY. AS IN, PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WITH NO SLOWING. WAS FORCED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, THANKFULLY WITH NO INJURIES OR CRASH. WENT TO GET A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION AND WAS INFORMED THAT MY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER/ACTUATOR HAD FAILED. THIS REPAIR IS VERY COSTLY, AND HAS SO FAR AMOUNTED TO NEARLY 5K TO FIX. UNSURE AS TO HOW TOYOTA HAS NOT RECEIVED CRITICISM FOR THIS POTENTIAL DANGER YET. *TR
VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 30 TO 50 MILES AN HOUR SUDDENLY HAS SINGLE WHEELED FRONT BREAKING ON LEFT WHEEL OR RIGHT WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN. TENDS TO FEEL LIKE WHAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM DOES DURING THE ACTIVATION OF THE VEHICLE SKID CONTROL SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES IN WINTER LIGHT CONDITIONS. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO REVERSE AFTER FIRST STARTING ENGINE, SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND BACKING UP SHORT DISTANCE. THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE DOES IT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 TO 50 MILES AN HOUR IS QUITE DANGEROUS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT HAPPENS ALL THE SUDDEN AND DRY PAYMENT. THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED'S IN TRAFFIC WITH US COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THOUGH I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000 ,AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.8AK
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 6 NHTSA complaints on file for the LEXUS LX — a relatively low volume that spans from 2007 to 2025.
The amber reliability line averaged 100/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 97/100 in 2025.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,114 (~$552/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2000 LEXUS LX — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
State-Specific Legal Protections
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | JT6HT00W3Y0112311 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| Make | LEXUS |
| Model | LX |
| Trim | 470 |
| Series | UZJ100L |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement (L) | 4.7 |
| Horsepower | 230 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Assembly City | TOYOTA CITY |
| Assembly Country | JAPAN |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | JT6 |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 3 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | Y |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | 0 |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 112311 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 0 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 6 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/2/2026, 11:01:53 PM.