Lexus GX 470 Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus GX 470 model year from 2004 using 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No GX 470 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
33complaints
0recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200433
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus GX 470. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200433——TransmissionLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median GX 470 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus GX 470 problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2004
    721%
  • Body & structureworst: 2004
    618%
  • Air bagsworst: 2004
    515%
  • Other / not specified
    412%
  • Suspensionworst: 2004
    39%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2004
    39%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2004
    26%
  • Steeringworst: 2004
    26%
  • Brakesworst: 2004
    26%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2004
    26%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2004
    13%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2004
    13%
  • Lightsworst: 2004
    13%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2004
    13%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2004
    13%
  • Seatsworst: 2004
    13%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2004
    13%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus GX 470 should you avoid?

None of the Lexus GX 470 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Lexus GX 470 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (7), body & structure (6) and air bags (5). Transmission complaints peak in the 2004 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus GX 470 had?

0 recalls across 2004.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.