2004 Lexus GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GX years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lexus GX. That is the most of any GX model year in the database (24 years). The most reported problem area is structure (9 complaints, 45%), typically at around 93,900 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Lexus GX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 45% | 93,900 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 20% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 15% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 11,650 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 153,537 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 153,537 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Lexus GX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Lexus GX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am writing to formally request an investigation into a safety defect affecting the dashboard on my 2004 Lexus GX470. Over the past several months, I have observed significant cracking along the top of the instrument panel. I believe this defect poses a serious safety hazard: if the dashboard…
Rusted out frame, missing entire sections of it in the rear end, body mounts are floating, Lexus inspected the car at 144,000~ miles and deemed it unsafe to drive, was owned by a friend of mine and now it is up for sale at morse road auto sales inc in columbus ohio.
2004 Lexus GX470 factory-installed Blizzard White paint is peeling off in sheets. Was told by certified body shop that there is a clear defect with the primer. The areas affected are the hood, roof, and near back windows - no impact or other damage is present. This is unsafe as it will lead to the…
Vehicle maintained per manual. Frame rusted thru in numerous places, viable holes obvious. Vehicle deemed unsafe from Pep Body service personnel. Attached a frame picture from passenger side.
BL 265/65R17 110S THIS TIRE EXPLODED AS I was existing the Harbor Fwy going south at Adams Blvd. The Lexus has an automatic system that prevents instant breaking when the tire pressure exceptionally low tire pressure or wet pavements due to weather conditions and or slippery pavements. Therefore as…
Other Lexus GX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 GX | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 GX | 13 | 2 |
| 2024 GX | 20 | 4 |
| 2023 GX | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 GX | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 GX | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 GX | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 GX | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 GX | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 GX | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 GX | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 GX | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 GX | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 GX | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 GX | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 GX | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 GX | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 GX | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus GX?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Lexus GX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Lexus GX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GX model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.