Major Problems with Lexus GX 470 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Lexus GX 470 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Lexus GX 470

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Lexus GX 470.

Model Year	Complaints
2009 GX 470	1
2008 GX 470	6
2007 GX 470	13
2006 GX 470	14
2005 GX 470	12
2004 GX 470	51
2003 GX 470	32

Worst 3 Lexus GX 470 complaints

2004 Lexus GX 470 STEERING Victims: 2 Mileage: 23300 miles

2004 Lexus GX 470 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 89000 miles

2004 Lexus GX 470 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 9000 miles

Browse Lexus GX 470 complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BODY, SERVICE BRAKES and HYDRAULIC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lexus GX 470 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS i was driving and merging from the local lanes on maryland i-270 sb to the main lanes. in order to...	25 ~ 69298 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER dashboard/cover cracks over the (1) odometer assembly and (2) glove compartments. these may affect the air bags in those areas....	17 ~ 88417 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus gx470. the contact stated that the hatch back door was designed to only...	14 ~ 91914 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was driving and merging from the local lanes on maryland i-270 sb to the main lanes. in order to...	13 ~ 67695 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus gx470. while driving various speeds the vehicle became unstable and swayed back and...	10 ~ 67100 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus gx470. while driving the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the rear...	9 ~ 45029 miles
STRUCTURE the leathery type material that covers dashboard is melting. it is very soft to the touch and extremely hot and	9 ~ 55484 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus gx470. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph the brake pedal was engaged...	9 ~ 56190 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN driveshaft has a jerk feeling when stopping and accelerating. when stopped at light you get a jerk feeling as thought...	7 ~ 3419 miles
ENGINE i am the owner of a 2006 lexus gx470 (vin [xxx]). a month or so ago at or about 56...	4 ~ 117375 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there has been a problem for years with certain toyota and lexus vehicles dashboards cracking. this is not only a...	4 ~ 83010 miles
STEERING my husband was driving our newly purchased 2004 lexus 470gx to georgia when he encountered problems with driving under rainy...	4 ~ 11750 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN clunk and vibration and thump in transmission. *nm...	4 ~ 2379 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL height control for rear air suspension bottoms out and the vehicle bounce violently while driving and the control switch for	3 ~ 105000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was driving and merging from the local lanes on maryland i-270 sb to the main lanes. in order to...	3 ~ 83000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus gx470. the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. the dealer...	3 ~ 40367 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle vibrates at highway speeds. dealership attempted repairs without success. dealership advisor said they could not properly diagnose problem. *tr...	3 ~ 13933 miles
WHEELS my gx470 2004 has rust on frame shocks and suspension. have been told that they will not make any repairs...	2 ~ 45000 miles
TIRES dunlop grandtrek at20 265/65r17 tires dryrotted on inner and outer edges of tread. vehicle is a 2007 lexus gx470 with...	2 ~ 8090 miles
VISIBILITY arriving at the bank drive through i pulled the driver's side sun visor down and all the interior lights and...	2 ~ 27069 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus gx470. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure in...	2 ~ 171000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC lexus gx 470 one occurrence a hesitance between the time the brake was applied and actual braking occurred under normal	2
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2004 lexus gx470. the contact stated that the front brake calipers locked causing vibration when the...	2 ~ 40008 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2004 lexus gx470. the contact stated that the front brake calipers locked causing vibration when the...	2 ~ 40450 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while accelerating the vehicle emitted a sulfur/rotten egg smell. nm the problem was due to the catalytic converter. sc *jb...	2
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the transmission design is defective. the vehicle lunges and thrusts forward while the brake is firmly engaged as a result...	2 ~ 1508 miles
SEAT BELTS my gx470 2004 has rust on frame shocks and suspension. have been told that they will not make any repairs...	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM secondary air injection system pump stuck off bank1 code p2445. this issue is a common problem for lexus gx-470. lexus...	1 ~ 125000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i have a 2006 lexus gx470 that the dashboard is cracking everywhere. it's just not my lexus that have this...	1 ~ 89000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES dunlop grandtrek at20 265/65r17 tires dryrotted on inner and outer edges of tread. vehicle is a 2007 lexus gx470 with...	1 ~ 16180 miles
EQUIPMENT snow chains for lexus gx470 2004 broke and caused extensive damages. purchased: february 2010. used only once before it broke...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT snow chains for lexus gx470 2004 broke and caused extensive damages. purchased: february 2010. used only once before it broke...	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING unintended acceleration of a 2006 lexus gx470 when shifting from park to drive. this is the first known occurrence of...	1 ~ 74515 miles
SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2009 lexus gx 470. the contact was driving at approximately 20-25 mph when he noticed that...	1 ~ 9000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i own a 2003 lexus gx470. on friday january 8th as i waited for traffic to clear before turning right...	1 ~ 93031 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2007 lexus gx470 still accelerated after she removed her foot from the accelerator. owner would like to know why his...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS lexus has had no response to this inquiry in over one month except "we got your mail": i'm concerned for...	1 ~ 12000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus gx470. the contact experienced poor visibility with the driver's side window. he stated that...	1 ~ 1500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS driveshaft and brake/roto problems with lexus gx470. drive shaft "thump" has occurred since i have owned the vehicle (march 2004)....	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING i have my vehicle in to 3 different lexus dealership for a total 6 times. i have made the same...	1 ~ 4 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES we have twins and have to use two car seats. child safety restraint latch system on the second row seat...	1 ~ 1 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY strange thumping sound on my lexus gx470. easy cracking of the windshield ( a common problem with this model). ...	1 ~ 3000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING when driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed steering wheel failed causing driver to lose control the vehicle and hit...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my suv when ever going up or down a hill at any speed lets out a horrible smell. i took...	1 ~ 8000 miles
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my suv when ever going up or down a hill at any speed lets out a horrible smell. i took...	1 ~ 8000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN the transmission design is defective. the vehicle lunges and thrusts forward while the brake is firmly engaged as a result...	1 ~ 15 miles

FAQ

What year Lexus GX 470 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 7 years, Lexus GX 470 models of 2009, 2008, 2005 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Lexus GX 470?

Lexus GX 470 models of 2004 and 2003 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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