2007 Lexus GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 19, 2023 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GX years
Far more complaints than other years 5th of 24 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus GX. That ranks 5th out of 24 GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (7 complaints, 58%), typically at around 130,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus GX
Tactical Beige + Black Lexus GX 550 VJA252 Overtrail SUV. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Lexus GX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure7 · ~130,000 mi
Unknown or Other6 · ~138,000 mi
Air Bags2 · ~170,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~145,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~145,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~145,000 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure758%130,000——
Unknown or Other650%138,000——
Air Bags217%170,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)18%145,000——
Power Train18%145,000——
Suspension18%145,000——
Visibility18%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 5 complaints
2014: 3201432019: 2201922020: 5202052021: 1202112023: 120231

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Lexus GX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Lexus GX.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Peeling paint throughout car.

Unknown or Other · received Jan 19, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11502667

Paint is chipping and flying off while driving. Safety hazard for other drivers as well as myself. Bare metal is showing on every body panel and only getting worse. The paint recall needs to be extended to earlier year models as it is affecting these vehicles as well. I am an estimator from a…

Structure · received Oct 29, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11438598

2007 lexus gx470 peeling blizzard pearl (070) paint color across entire vehicle (roof, sides, hood, doors, etc..). Lexus has acknowledged this issue is present in 2008-2009 gx470s, but our 2007 is not covered for repair even though it suffers the same issue. We have had estimates from lexus body…

Structure · received Sep 4, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11353146

Dashboard has become greasy and started melting in some areas. Dashboard also has started cracking towards airbag.

Unknown or Other · received Jul 23, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11341075

My front dashboard is cracking and paint is aggressively peeling on all 4 doors, hood, & roof. Thousands of people have experienced the same issues. Go visit toyota/lexus/scion paint peels, but they have a fix in the works (for some) on facebook and see for yourself. *tr

Unknown or Other · received Jun 11, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11328370

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GX?

Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Lexus GX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.