2005 Lexus GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GX years
- Not enough data 16th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus GX. That ranks 16th out of 24 GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Lexus GX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Manufacture paint failure of the âblizzard pearl whiteâ color. Existing recall for the 2005 GX 470 models needs to be extended to include more vins experiencing peeling paint on the roof, hood and doors.
After just 6000 miles, all 4 of my tires have significant cracking on most of the blocks & sipes. I've already lose a few small sections of the blocks where these cracks have reached the tread. No punctures or blowouts, but I wonder how long they will be safe. Kenda claim all damage is caused by…
Bought the vehicle new and has always been maintained by a dealer and mostly garage kept. We took it in to a local garage owner for air conditioning repair and he says we have a bigger problem and do we want to spend the money. The frame under the car is rusted through to the point of possibly…
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 GX | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 GX | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus GX?
Owners most often report structure, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Lexus GX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.