MYRModel Year Report

2004 Lexus GX470

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2004 Lexus GX470
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:32:30.997Z

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, 2004 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
2004: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
200346
200432
200530
200628
200727
200813
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 38%

38% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD IS ALL CRACKED BUT MY PROBLEM IS THAT I DRIVE MY KIDS AND THERE IS A RECALL PROBLEM WITH SIDE CURTAIN-SHIELD-AIRBAGS (CSAS) WHICH DEPLOY FROM THE ROOF RAILS IN THE EVENT OF CERTAIN TYPES OF CRASHES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181203

THE CAR HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO 2 RECALLS. FIRST, A RECALL FOR THE SELF-DESTRUCTING DASHBOARD AND FOR THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAGS. THE COMPANY HAS REFUSED TO PROVIDE ME WITH THE PART IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO A REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECTED PARTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180123

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR SUV AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK IT IN A BANK PARKING LOT IN NILES, IL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121009

PROBLEM WITH VSC ON MY 2004 LEXUS GX470. I WAS DRIVING FROM A SKI RESORT ON SNOW COVERED ROAD AT APPROX 35-37 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100416

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I HAVE A 2004 GX470 SUV. TODAY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT, TRYING TO BACK OUT AND LEAVE. WITH ONE FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR, I FOUND IT STUCK, WHICH WAS ODD, AS I HAD NOT EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE. SO I PRESSED ON IT AGAIN, I THOUGHT, LIGHTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160115

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 9%

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161201 — air bags

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V065000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Lexus GX470 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V065000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Lexus GX470?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus GX470 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.