KnownCarProblems2004 Lexus GX470 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lexus GX470, most often about the air bags (26% of complaints, typically around 88,000 miles). It is the most complained-about GX470 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2004 Lexus GX470 problems
Air bags
17 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact was driving 30 MPH when he crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder, head and back. A passenger sustained a broken nose and broken cheek bone. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed.…
My vehicle was purchased from a local Lexus dealership in january 2008 and since then has been garaged during the day at my office and garaged overnight in my building's enclosed parking structure. The vehicle rarely sat in the sun for extended periods of time, but in november 2012, cracks on the passenger side dash…
Body and structure
15 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 101,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
My vehicle was purchased from a local Lexus dealership in january 2008 and since then has been garaged during the day at my office and garaged overnight in my building's enclosed parking structure. The vehicle rarely sat in the sun for extended periods of time, but in november 2012, cracks on the passenger side dash…
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…
Transmission
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission.
When I purchased my vehicle from the Lexus dealer it had an occasional thump, bump clunk when I was stopped at stop lights. Sort like someone was trying to bump me forward. I have complained about this at every service appointment including warranty appointments. No one seems to know what it is. It has gotten much…
There is a vibration while driving from the driveshaft of my 2004 Lexus GX470. Lexus is aware of the problem and states many of the 2004s have the same problem. They replaced parts on 12/7/04 and told me it did not fix the problem and Lexus claims they are not able to fix all of these problems. They claim they are…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles.
Entire frame of the car is rusted to the point that almost nothing is holding the car together and we've been told it's not safe to drive. Has been maintained on regular basis and has always been parked in garage at night and on most weekdays. Car shouldn't be rusted out when cared for meticulously (documentation…
The car has been subject to 2 recalls. First, a recall for the self-destructing dashboard and for the curtain shield airbags. The company has refused to provide me with the part in order to proceed to a replacement of the affected parts.
Speed control
7 complaints · 11%My Lexus gx 470 has accelerated uncontrollably since jan7, 2010 (first occurrence) and last occurrence march 12, 2010 . It generally occurs at light throttle from a stop and turning left at intersections and is compounded by a loss of electronic stability control also on wet pavement. Thus far, I have been able to…
My wife was driving our SUV and was attempting to park it in a bank parking lot in niles, il. The SUV accelerated suddenly without my wife pressing the gas pedal causing her to drive over a green space, hit a sign on bank's property, drive over a large bush and a wire fence at an adjacent park and finally stop after…
Suspension
6 complaints · 9%: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 60 MPH the vehicle pulled to the right and left and became uncontrollable. The dealer determined there was a design defect involving the suspension. The manufacturer was alerted.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that the front brake calipers locked causing vibration when the brakes were applied. The front brake pads were worn and uneven. The brake calipers pistons were ceasing. The radiator coil and the front sv joint drive shaft also leaked continuously. The control…
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: foundation components.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that the front brake calipers locked causing vibration when the brakes were applied. The front brake pads were worn and uneven. The brake calipers pistons were ceasing. The radiator coil and the front sv joint drive shaft also leaked continuously. The control…
My wife was driving our SUV and was attempting to park it in a bank parking lot in niles, il. The SUV accelerated suddenly without my wife pressing the gas pedal causing her to drive over a green space, hit a sign on bank's property, drive over a large bush and a wire fence at an adjacent park and finally stop after…
Engine
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that the front brake calipers locked causing vibration when the brakes were applied. The front brake pads were worn and uneven. The brake calipers pistons were ceasing. The radiator coil and the front sv joint drive shaft also leaked continuously. The control…
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the heat shield had…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Lexus GX470 recalls
Air bags: side/window
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2016. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is g0c and glb.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 toyota land cruiser and lexus lx470, 2005-2006 toyota tundra and sequoia, 2004-2006 toyota 4runner and lexus gx470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Lexus GX470
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus GX470?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (17 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); body and structure (15 complaints, typically around 101,500 miles); transmission (10 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus GX470 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 5, 2016 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Lexus GX470?
- It is the most complained-about GX470 model year since 2000, with 65 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.