Model year record
2007 Lexus GX470 recalls & problems
The 2007 Lexus GX470 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 27 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is structure (6 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2007 Lexus GX470.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2007 Lexus GX470 4-DR w/SAB
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
GX 470
| City / highway | 14 / 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
4.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| StructureBody | 6 | 60,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal | 5 | 32,000 mi |
| SuspensionFront | 3 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | — |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 3 | — |
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| Air bags | 2 | — |
| Power train | 2 | — |
| Engine | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electronic stability control (esc)
HEIGHT CONTROL FOR REAR AIR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT AND THE VEHICLE BOUNCE VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND THE CONTROL SWITCH FOR THE HEIGHT IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL
- Structure › Body
THE SUNROOF DOOR IS RUSTED ALL OVER THE METAL SURROUNDING THE GLASS ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE ROOF OF THE CAR IS OK BUT I FEAR THE RUST WILL EVENTUALLY GET THERE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE SUNROOF DOOR MIGHT GET DETACHED WHILE DRIVING AND MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I HAVE SPOKE TO THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALER AND THEY SAY THERE IS NO CAMPAIGN OR RECALL ON THE ISSUE. MY CAR IS ALWAYS IN THE GARAGE WHILE NOT IN USE AND THERE IS NO LEAK ON THE DOOR SO I BELIEVE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MATERIAL USED ON THIS MODEL. I HAVE ANOTHER LEXUS A 2000 GS 400 AND THE SUNROOF DOOR IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. I HAVE SPOKE TO OTHER GS 470 OWNER AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I WILL APPRECIATE FROM YOU TO…
- Unknown or other
DASHBOARD/COVER CRACKS OVER THE (1) ODOMETER ASSEMBLY AND (2) GLOVE COMPARTMENTS. THESE MAY AFFECT THE AIR BAGS IN THOSE AREAS. I BOUGHT THIS USED AT AROUND 95000 MILES ON JANUARY 20, 2018 FROM INFINITY BERMAN LA SALLE ST CHICAGO ILLINOIS. I READ THERE WERE PREVIOUS REPORTS ON DASHBOARD FOR EARLIER GX470 BUT THIS IS NOT COVERED. CARFAX REPORT FOR THIS VIN DOES NOT HAVE REPORTED ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE.
- Structure › Body
CRACKED DASHBOARD.
- Structure › Body
- ENTIRE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHAKES AND VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING ANYWHERE BETWEEN 40MPH - 65MPH. DOES NOT VIBRATE WHEN NOT ACCELERATING OR COASTING. - ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND CHIPPING.
- Electronic stability control (esc)Crash1 injury
HIT SIDE ROAD ON HIGHWAY THAT WAS GRAVEL. TURNED WHEEL TO GET BACK ON HIGHWAY AND SUV ROLLED 1 1/2 TIMES - HAD TAKEN IT IN A COUPLE YEARS PRIOR DUE TO BACK WHEELS NOT BEING STABLE ON GRAVEL ROADS AND WAS TOLD THE STABILITY CONTROL WAS FINE WHICH IT WASN'T.
- Unknown or other
DASH IS CRACKING
- Air bags
NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE SINCE BEING NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL MONTHS AGO. RECALL NO. 16V-065
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.