https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Lexus Gx470. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:55:54 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1915371 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver’s side seat heater was activated on the high setting. The contact stated that the following morning he noticed small blisters on his back; medical attention was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage 67,000. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1915372 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver’s side seat heater was activated on the high setting. The contact stated that the following morning he noticed small blisters on his back; medical attention was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage 67,000. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1759579 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed there was a crack on the dashboard. The contact was not sure what caused the dashboard to crack. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. T https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1741200 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHASSIS WAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1578333 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT I PURCHASED THIS 2006 LEXUS GX 470 IN OCTOBER 2005, FROM WESTSIDE LEXUS IN HOUSTON TEXAS. THE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE STARTED PEELING THREE YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT GOT WORSE AS THE YEARS WENT BY. I CALLED LEXUS AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM, AND DIDN'T GET ANY HELP. I HAVE BEEN CALLING LEXUS EVERY YEAR SINCE I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM, STILL WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM LEXUS. IT IS A SHAME THAT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1574592 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS GX470. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE AND SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOWSON LEXUS (1040 YORK RD, TOWSON, MD) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1572421 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL CAR RIDE WAS LIKE RIDING A WILD BRONCO https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1555513 Sat, 06 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT MY GX470 2004 HAS RUST ON FRAME, SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY WILL COST MORE THAN VEHICLE. LEXUS SHOULD REALLY CONSIDER THESE FRAMES FROM DANA OHIO IN THE RECALLS AS THE OTHERS. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE HAD THE RADIATOR, EMERGENCY BRAKE AND RIMS ALL RUST OUT AND REPLACED AS WELL AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT EVEN IN SNOW OR BEACH AREAS. THESE VE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1555514 Sat, 06 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT MY GX470 2004 HAS RUST ON FRAME, SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY WILL COST MORE THAN VEHICLE. LEXUS SHOULD REALLY CONSIDER THESE FRAMES FROM DANA OHIO IN THE RECALLS AS THE OTHERS. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE HAD THE RADIATOR, EMERGENCY BRAKE AND RIMS ALL RUST OUT AND REPLACED AS WELL AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT EVEN IN SNOW OR BEACH AREAS. THESE VE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1555515 Sat, 06 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT MY GX470 2004 HAS RUST ON FRAME, SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY WILL COST MORE THAN VEHICLE. LEXUS SHOULD REALLY CONSIDER THESE FRAMES FROM DANA OHIO IN THE RECALLS AS THE OTHERS. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE HAD THE RADIATOR, EMERGENCY BRAKE AND RIMS ALL RUST OUT AND REPLACED AS WELL AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT EVEN IN SNOW OR BEACH AREAS. THESE VE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1550530 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE WAS IN LOW RANGE GOING IN REVERSE WITH A TRAILER VERY SLOW WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE IT ENGAGED FASTER AND WOULDN'T STOP ACCELERATING FOR 15 FEET OF THIS AND IT STOPPED MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS SO THERE WAS NO REASON WHY IT SHOULD HAVE ENGAGED IN THE MANNER THAT IT DID IN FACT I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TRYING TO STOP IT IT FELT LIKE I HIT SOMETHING WHEN IT STOPPED BUT I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1548096 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO RUST HOLE IN FRAME AND TRANSMISSION SUPPORT. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE REST OF THE FRAME IS IN GOOD CONDITION WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT IT MUST BE A DEFECT WITH MATERIALS USED FOR THE FRAME, I WOULD EXPECT SAME TYPE OF DAMAGE TO THE REST OF THE FRAME. THE CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED, AND IT IS IN GREAT CONDITION OTHERWISE, AFTER CLOSE TO 103,000 MILES. THIS MAY https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1546090 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE AN 2006 LEXUS GX470 AND THESE LIGHTS CAME ON: ABS, VSC TRAC, VSC OFF, SKID, AND CHECK ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A HUMMING NOISE AT START UP AND NOW DRIVES IN STALLED MODE. HAD CODES CHECK AND IT TURNS OUT I HAVE THE DREADED SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM (EMISSIONS) DEFECT P0412, P0418 ,P1440/P1443, P1441/P1444, P2440, P2445, P1442/P1145 , WHICH IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. REPLACEMENT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1546091 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE AN 2006 LEXUS GX470 AND THESE LIGHTS CAME ON: ABS, VSC TRAC, VSC OFF, SKID, AND CHECK ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A HUMMING NOISE AT START UP AND NOW DRIVES IN STALLED MODE. HAD CODES CHECK AND IT TURNS OUT I HAVE THE DREADED SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM (EMISSIONS) DEFECT P0412, P0418 ,P1440/P1443, P1441/P1444, P2440, P2445, P1442/P1145 , WHICH IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. REPLACEMENT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1546092 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE AN 2006 LEXUS GX470 AND THESE LIGHTS CAME ON: ABS, VSC TRAC, VSC OFF, SKID, AND CHECK ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A HUMMING NOISE AT START UP AND NOW DRIVES IN STALLED MODE. HAD CODES CHECK AND IT TURNS OUT I HAVE THE DREADED SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM (EMISSIONS) DEFECT P0412, P0418 ,P1440/P1443, P1441/P1444, P2440, P2445, P1442/P1145 , WHICH IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. REPLACEMENT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1536842 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT WE TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED. IT WAS REPORTED TO US BY THE SHOP THAT WHEN THEY RAISED THE TRUCK, IT MADE NOISES AND THEY FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO CONTINUE. THEY REPORTED TO US THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OR ROTTED, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE RIGHT REAREND, AND THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, THAT THE WHERL OR THE BACK END COULD COLLAPSE. LAST NIGHT, I DID EXTENSIV https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1536866 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE PAST 50 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXU https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1535667 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT PEARL WHITE PAINT IS PEELING OFF LIKE PAPER ON MY 2004 GX 470 WHAT IS GOING ON WITH LEXUS PAINT I HAVE OWNED 3 LEXUS CARS NEVER HAD THIS TO HAPPEN TO THE OTHER CARS NEEDS HELP IN SANFORD NC https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1533031 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT FRAME IS ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT, EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON AN OTHERWISE SPOTLESS VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS COMMON TO THE EARLY/MID 2000'S TOYOTA TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND 4RUNNER, THE LATTER OF WHICH SHARES FRAME COMPONENTS. TOYOTA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, COVERED THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THROUGH RECALLS, BUT SO FAR HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON THE 4RUNNER OR GX470. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1533032 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT FRAME IS ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT, EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON AN OTHERWISE SPOTLESS VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS COMMON TO THE EARLY/MID 2000'S TOYOTA TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND 4RUNNER, THE LATTER OF WHICH SHARES FRAME COMPONENTS. TOYOTA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, COVERED THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THROUGH RECALLS, BUT SO FAR HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON THE 4RUNNER OR GX470. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1533033 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT FRAME IS ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT, EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON AN OTHERWISE SPOTLESS VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT WAS COMMON TO THE EARLY/MID 2000'S TOYOTA TUNDRA, TACOMA, AND 4RUNNER, THE LATTER OF WHICH SHARES FRAME COMPONENTS. TOYOTA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, COVERED THE TUNDRA AND TACOMA THROUGH RECALLS, BUT SO FAR HAS NOT DONE A RECALL ON THE 4RUNNER OR GX470. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1530243 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP STUCK OFF BANK1 CODE P2445. THIS ISSUE IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR LEXUS GX-470. LEXUS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WARRANTS A RECALL. THIS MALFUNCTION IS MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALER IS AROUND $2,000. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1530244 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP STUCK OFF BANK1 CODE P2445. THIS ISSUE IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR LEXUS GX-470. LEXUS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WARRANTS A RECALL. THIS MALFUNCTION IS MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALER IS AROUND $2,000. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1530245 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP STUCK OFF BANK1 CODE P2445. THIS ISSUE IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR LEXUS GX-470. LEXUS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WARRANTS A RECALL. THIS MALFUNCTION IS MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALER IS AROUND $2,000. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1527956 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET AVAILABLE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION, TRANSFER CASE "ACTUATOR" REPLACEMENT PART # 36100-6D190, IS CRACKING AROUND 90,000 TO 100,000 MILES AND LEAKING OIL ON STREETS AND ANYWHRE YOU PARK. THE CAUSE IS FROM LEXUS SERVICE AT THE 100,000 MILE TUNE UP, IN MANY CASES, IF A OWNER HAS NEVER USED THEIR 4 WHEEL DRIVE, AND SERVICE ENGAGES 4 WHEEL DRIV https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1527522 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE MOVED AROUND IN A CIRCULAR MOTION. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE BODY TURNED WITH NO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE'S HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED NORTHEAST MOTOR CARS (664 MARKET STREET, PATERSON, NJ 07513, (973) 345-7000), BUT THE OWNER CLOSED THE DEALE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1527523 Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE MOVED AROUND IN A CIRCULAR MOTION. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE BODY TURNED WITH NO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE'S HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED NORTHEAST MOTOR CARS (664 MARKET STREET, PATERSON, NJ 07513, (973) 345-7000), BUT THE OWNER CLOSED THE DEALE https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1520576 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD IS ALL CRACKED BUT MY PROBLEM IS THAT I DRIVE MY KIDS AND THERE IS A RECALL PROBLEM WITH SIDE CURTAIN-SHIELD-AIRBAGS (CSAS) WHICH DEPLOY FROM THE ROOF RAILS IN THE EVENT OF CERTAIN TYPES OF CRASHES. I HAD CALL 2 DIFFERENT LEXUS AND THE HEADQUATERS AND THEY ALL THEM ME DIFFERENT THINGS. I JUST WANT THE DASHBOARD AND AIRBAGS TO BE FIX AS THIS IS A https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1520577 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD IS ALL CRACKED BUT MY PROBLEM IS THAT I DRIVE MY KIDS AND THERE IS A RECALL PROBLEM WITH SIDE CURTAIN-SHIELD-AIRBAGS (CSAS) WHICH DEPLOY FROM THE ROOF RAILS IN THE EVENT OF CERTAIN TYPES OF CRASHES. I HAD CALL 2 DIFFERENT LEXUS AND THE HEADQUATERS AND THEY ALL THEM ME DIFFERENT THINGS. I JUST WANT THE DASHBOARD AND AIRBAGS TO BE FIX AS THIS IS A https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-gx470#complaint-1497349 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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