MYRModel Year Report

2004 Lexus GX 470

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2004 Lexus GX 470
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:17.509Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GX 470 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 33 complaints 2004
2004: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
200433

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 21%

21% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveshaft and automatic transmission.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190102

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160111

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

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WE FIRST NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE TINY BUBBLES UNDER THE DASH AND THE RAISED AREAS STARTED TO SHOW TINY SPLITS AND SINCE THEN HAS CONTINUED TO BUBBLE, SPLIT AND CRACK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140827

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE REAR QUARTER PANEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20050103

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN A 2004 GX-470 DECELERATED FROM 30 MPH TO APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH TO TURN LEFT INTO A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070722

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Lexus GX 470 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Lexus GX 470 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus GX 470?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus GX 470 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.