2007 Lexus GX470

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2007 Lexus GX470
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:31:50.874Z

Only 27 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GX470 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 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
2007: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
200346
200432
200530
200628
200727
200813
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS TO GO IN REVERSE IN MY 2007 LEXUS GX 470, THE CAR ACCELERATED FAR MORE THAN I WAS PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100414

AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR AND APPLYING BRAKE WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100204

STRUCTURE

4 of 27 total reports mention: structure.

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THE SUNROOF DOOR IS RUSTED ALL OVER THE METAL SURROUNDING THE GLASS ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE ROOF OF THE CAR IS OK BUT I FEAR THE RUST WILL EVENTUALLY GET THERE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180726

CRACKED DASHBOARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180103

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCH BACK DOOR WAS DESIGNED TO ONLY OPEN FROM THE EXTERIOR AND DID NOT ALLOW MANUAL OPERATION FROM THE INTERIOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130604

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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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. *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20110917

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

3 of 27 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

CRASH INJURY
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HIT SIDE ROAD ON HIGHWAY THAT WAS GRAVEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170504

SUSPENSION

2 of 27 total reports mention: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Lexus GX470 — pre-purchase inspection

  • 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).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2007 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 2007 Lexus GX470?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus GX470 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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