Most common 2007 Lexus GX470 problems
Share of the 27 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus GX470 complaints by model year
Best GX470 years: 2004, 2008. Years to avoid: 2003. Compare all years →
What 2007 Lexus GX470 owners say
Body & structure
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 investigate why is this happening with this model before there is an accident because of this problem. Thanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that the hatch back door was designed to only open from the exterior and did not allow manual operation from the interior. The contact mentioned that she considered this to be a safety hazard. The vehicle was not taken to dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Speed control & acceleration
After removing foot from accelerator and applying brake while parking, the vehicle accelerated as if the gas pedal was pushed to the floor. My wife had the brake pushed as hard as she could but was not able to stop the car before it hit an embankment. She slid into the dash and steering wheel and was sore for a couple of days. She had a passenger who witnessed the event.
When I pressed the gas to go in reverse in my 2007 Lexus gx 470, the car accelerated far more than I was pressing on the gas pedal. The car continued to accelerate even when I removed my foot from the accelerator, and eventually collided with a concrete pole. About a month prior to the incident, I had taken the vehicle to the dealer because the brakes were making a scraping sound, but the dealership "could not recreate the problem." after the incident, I promptly reported the issue to Lexus and left the vehicle untouched for nearly 2 weeks, awaiting investigation. Lexus promised to contact me within 10 business days to investigate, but did not do so.
Suspension
The air suspension system does not function properly causing the vehicle to bounce aggressively. Sometimes the problem rectifies itself and the system miraculously begins functioning again with proper fill of the air suspension bladders or proper sensor control. I am aware that this is a common failure of this model vehicle and year. So much so that there are companies dedicated solely to selling only air ride suspension systems/components and air suspension conversion systems to completely eliminate the air suspension from your vehicle and convert to traditional spring suspension. This is certainly a hazard and has caused the vehicle to bounce in fast and slow speeds. Control of vehicle on freeway at 70 MPH becomes intimidating.
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
2007 Lexus GX470 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 18 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Lexus GX470 a good car?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 GX470 rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the GX470 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lexus GX470?
The body & structure — 6 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the speed control & acceleration (5) and suspension (3).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus GX470 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Lexus GX470. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GX470?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003. See the full Lexus GX470 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus GX470 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.