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2007 Lexus GX470 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus GX470, most often about the body and structure (22% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 5th of 7 GX470 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints27
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported0
Injuries reported2

Most common 2007 Lexus GX470 problems

  1. Body and structure

    6 complaints · 22%

    Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.

    - entire vehicle violently shakes and vibrates while driving anywhere between 40mph - 65mph. Does not vibrate when not accelerating or coasting. - entire dashboard is cracking and chipping.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 60,000 miles
    The dashboard is cracking around the passenger side airbag. The airbag was designed with a certain amount of resistance from the dashboard. Major concern with airbag deployment speed with less resistance from dashboard. Also concern about fragmentation of dashboard during deployment.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 54,000 miles

  2. Speed control

    5 complaints · 19%

    Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 32,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2007 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that while in park, the engine rpms raced to 7500. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and restart it in order to correct the failure. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 51,000 miles

  3. Suspension

    3 complaints · 11%

    Parts named most often: front.

    Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds. Dealership attempted repairs without success. Dealership advisor said they could not properly diagnose problem.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 40,600 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 115,000 miles

  4. Brakes

    3 complaints · 11%

    Stopped short at a traffic light (ABS engaged). Proceeded to idle forward toward the car stopped in front of me, applied brake pedal which went straight to the floor, resulting in a minor accident at 5mph.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 48,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2007 Lexus gs470. The contact stated that the brakes failed while attempting to enter a parking space. The vehicle could not be stopped and traveled over the curb before crashing into a ditch. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a local body repair facility where the contact was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 100,000 miles

  5. Stability control

    3 complaints · 11%

    While I was driving my vehicle the vsc,ABS,and etc lights came on,this is not the first time that this had happened,the lights has came on before while at a stop light and in park.the vehicle now will not go into gear it only stays in park.it still will start but can't drive because it won't go into gear. The car also…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 120,230 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2007 Lexus GX470 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

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 2007 Lexus GX470

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GX470?
By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (6 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); speed control (5 complaints); suspension (3 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus GX470 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Lexus GX470. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2007 a bad year for the Lexus GX470?
It is 5th of 7 GX470 model years by number of complaints, with 27 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.

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