Lexus GX470 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 196 owner complaints for the Lexus GX470 (model years 2003–2009). The most reported problem area is structure (43 complaints), followed by air bags (39 complaints). The 2003 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 30 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 65 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 46 | 5 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (65), 2003 (46) and 2005 (30). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus GX470 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 43 | 5 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 39 | 5 of 7 | |
| Power train | 25 | 4 of 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 4 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 17 | 4 of 7 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V065000 | Feb 5, 2016 | Air bags: side/window | 2004–2006 | 320,409 |
| 03V088000 | Mar 10, 2003 | Seats: mid/rear assembly | 2003 | 3,666 |
| 03V031000 | Feb 11, 2003 | Equipment: other, labels | 2003 | 5,878 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 27 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 19 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.