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1999 Lexus 470

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

17.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$5,456

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 1999071

28 April 1999

Transport Canada lists: 470 1998–1999

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water could enter the housing of the trailer towing wire harness converter due to inadequate waterproofing performance and improper installation location of the unit. A short circuit could occur which can cause failure of the converter, and, if a trailer is being towed at the time, can also cause failure of the trailer lights. In some cases the converter housing could melt or electrical feedback could blow the fuse, disabling the vehicle's rear lights. Driving without the vehicle tail and/or trailer lights will increase the possibility of a vehicle crash.

What the dealer will do

A redesigned towing wire harness converter will be installed in a revised location.

88 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 14% of 98 1999 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
405 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1999 Lexus 470 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 1999 Lexus 470. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1999 Lexus 470 get?
NRCan rates the 1999 Lexus 470 at 17.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 405 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 1999 Lexus 470 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $5,456 in fuel, producing roughly 8,131 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.