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2003–2008 · 6 model years

Lexus GX470 recalls & problems by year

5 recalls and 209 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200465 complaints
Most recalls20032 recalls
Crashes reported30in owner complaints
Injuries reported240 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0183553702003: 46 complaints, 2 recalls2004: 65 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 30 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 28 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 27 complaints, 0 recalls2008: 13 complaints, 0 recalls200320042005200620072008
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2008 GX470—15 mpg0133050
2007 GX470—15 mpg0275020
2006 GX470—15 mpg1283010
2005 GX470—15 mpg1304050
2004 GX470—15 mpg16510090
2003 GX470—15 mpg2465120

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Structure43
  • Air bags41
  • Power train31
  • Vehicle speed control24
  • Unknown or other23
  • Suspension18
  • Service brakes, hydraulic14
  • Engine and engine cooling10