KnownCarProblems2006 Lexus GX470 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lexus GX470, most often about the body and structure (29% of complaints, typically around 89,000 miles). It is 4th of 7 GX470 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Lexus GX470 problems
Body and structure
8 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I have a 2006 Lexus GX470 that the dashboard is cracking everywhere. It's just not my Lexus that have this problem. Everyone I know that have this SUV have the same problem. Lexus is not doing anything to fix this problem. It is the manufacturer defect that needs to be fix. Everyday I see more crack shows up in…
The leathery type material that covers dashboard is melting. It is very soft to the touch and extremely hot and sticky in sunlight. This material has cracks that continues to split around instrument panels in my car. Please help.....
Air bags
8 complaints · 29%I have a 2006 Lexus GX470 that the dashboard is cracking everywhere. It's just not my Lexus that have this problem. Everyone I know that have this SUV have the same problem. Lexus is not doing anything to fix this problem. It is the manufacturer defect that needs to be fix. Everyday I see more crack shows up in…
The contact owns a 2006 Lexus GX470. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Engine
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: engine.
Unintended acceleration of a 2006 Lexus GX470 when shifting from park to drive. This is the first known occurrence of this abnormal activity in the 6 months I have owned this vehicle. The engine rpms went from idle to wide open throttle for 2-3 seconds when I shifted the transmission into drive. Since my foot was on…
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.
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 14%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.
Seat belts
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: front.
Lexus has had no response to this inquiry in over one month, except "we got your mail": I'm concerned for others in this situation. While driving on a steep loose gravel road which turned, my vehicle started sliding out toward the edge next to a rather long drop off. I stopped my vehicle to see the progress and select…
I have a 2006 Lexus GX470 with about 15,000 miles on it. I was going up a steep grade on a difficult road in 4WD. When I stopped and got out to look at the road, the seat belt locked in a retracted position and would not deploy again until vehicle was on more level ground. Thus, I had to drive the most dangerous part…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 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 2006 Lexus GX470
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GX470?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (8 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); air bags (8 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 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 2006 a bad year for the Lexus GX470?
- It is 4th of 7 GX470 model years by number of complaints, with 28 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.