MYRModel Year Report

2005 Lexus GX470

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2005 Lexus GX470
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:47.081Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
30
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 46 complaints 2003 2004: 32 complaints 2004 2005: 30 complaints 2005 30 2006: 28 complaints 2006 2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 13 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009
2003: 46 complaints 2003 2004: 32 complaints 2004 2005: 30 complaints 2005 30 2006: 28 complaints 2006 2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 13 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009
2003: 46 complaints 2003 2004: 32 complaints 2004 2005: 30 complaints 2005 30 2006: 28 complaints 2006 2007: 27 complaints 2007 2008: 13 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009

2005: 30 complaints

View as data table
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.

Air bags

33% · 10 reports

Structure

27% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Lexus GX470. The contact stated he noticed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the chassis was needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-15

Vehicle speed control

13% · 4 reports
CRASH

Service brakes

7% · 2 reports
CRASH
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The Lexus GX470 has many major safety issues that are going to end up in deaths for example the sunroof draining system overflows and drains on and near the brake pedals and the then overflows onto the floor boards causing the whole general area to...

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-17

Also filed under Seat belts and steering

Electrical system

7% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-12-01Air bags16V065000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Lexus GX470 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V065000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Lexus GX470?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus GX470 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.