MYRModel Year Report

2003 Lexus GX470

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2003 Lexus GX470
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:29.404Z

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 GX470 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2003: 46 complaints 2003 2004: 32 complaints 2004 2005: 30 complaints 2005 2006: 28 complaints 2006 2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 13 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2003: 46 complaints
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YearComplaints
200346
200432
200530
200628
200727
200813
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 35%

35% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveshaft and automatic transmission.

INJURY
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACE IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS EXITED, A WITNESS OBSERVED THE VEHICLE REVERSING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060622

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and air suspension system.

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

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REAR SUSPENSION ARM BROKE A WAY FROM A FRAME SECTION THAT APPEARS ROTTED. NO OTHER RUST ON VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROAD AND MADE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. SCARED TO THINK IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180827

SEVERAL CRACKS (SOME HAIRLINE AND OTHERS WIDER) HAVE APPEARED ALL OVER THE DASHBOARD, NEAR VENTS, ABOVE INSTRUMENT CONSOLE AND IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130405

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180808

WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY LEXUS GX470 (2003) WITH MY FAMILY ON A LOCAL STREET AT AROUND 35 MPH, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED BY ITSELF. THE BRAKES ENGAGE BY ITSELF AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATED WITH BEEPS. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131126

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030408 — seats

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE LEXUS LINK SYSTEM, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO LOCK ONE OF THE TWO LATCHES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MIDDLE ROW LEFT REAR SEAT (LARGER SIDE OF THE BENCH SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LLS CASE PANELS AROUND THE SEAT STOPPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO

Campaign 03V088000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030410 — equipment

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) DATA WAS PRINTED ON THE CERTIFICATION REGULATION LAB

Remedy: AS EACH LABEL IS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SPECIFIC, OWNERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THEIR LOCAL LEXUS DEALER FIRST TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR THE CORRECTED LABEL. ONCE THE LABEL HAS ARRIVED AT TH

Campaign 03V031000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Lexus GX470 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V088000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V031000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Lexus GX470 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 2003 Lexus GX470?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Lexus GX470 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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