KnownCarProblems2005 Lexus GX470 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus GX470, most often about the air bags (33% of complaints, typically around 104,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about GX470 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2005 Lexus GX470 problems
Air bags
10 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2005 Lexus GX470. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags; however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator…
There has been a problem for years with certain toyota and Lexus vehicles dashboards cracking. This is not only a cosmetic issue but a safety issue (passenger side airbag) as well and even toyota repair manuals say to replace the dash if there are any cracks yet dealers are not addressing the problem and are making…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Lexus GX470. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH, when an opposing vehicle crashed into the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle rolled over. The three occupants sustained moderate injuries and were transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed…
Dash board has begun to crack. Concerned there would be a safety issue if the air bags were deployed. Apparently this is a common issue for the Lexus 03-09 in the gx model and also the rx model. Lexus is full aware of the issue, but has happened after warranty expired.
Speed control
4 complaints · 13%Tl contact owns a 2005 Lexus GX470. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle while driving approximately 25 MPH with her foot on the brake pedal, and it accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. They test drove it and stated that they were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The Lexus manufacturer…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and entering her garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to the back of the garage. The brakes were applied but failed to engage. The vehicle had not been inspected nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 13%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 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 2005 Lexus GX470
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus GX470?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (10 complaints, typically around 104,000 miles); body and structure (8 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles); speed control (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 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 2005 a bad year for the Lexus GX470?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about GX470 model year since 2000, with 30 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.