2003 Lexus GX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GX470 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lexus GX470. That ranks 2nd out of 7 GX470 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (11 complaints, 24%), typically at around 3,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 46owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Lexus GX470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 24% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 15% | 19,220 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 13% | 950 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 13% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 11% | 28,478 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 9% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 7% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% | 183,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 7% | 900 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 7% | 200 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | 142,403 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 50,516 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | 93,031 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 230,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 168,667 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Lexus GX470 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with the lexus link system, it may be difficult to lock one of the two latches on the bottom of the middle row left rear seat (larger side of the bench seat directly behind the driver). Due to the thickness of the lexus link system storage case, the stopper on the bottom of the seat is slightly elevated. This elevated position misaligns the latch to the striker.
Risk: If the vehicle is operated with only one latch locked, the occupant of the seat may be improperly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove the lls case panels around the seat stopper. Owner notification began april 8, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1-888-333-9376.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) data was printed on the certification regulation label. The gvwr is incorrectly reflected on the label as 6,100 lbs. The correct gvwr should be 6,000 lbs.
Risk: The certification label does not meet the information requirements as described in the regulations.
Fix: As each label is vehicle identification number specific, owners will be requested to contact their local lexus dealer first to place an order for the corrected label. Once the label has arrived at the dealership, the owner will be contacted for label replacement. Owner began april 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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.
Vehicle was in low range going in reverse with a trailer very slow when out of nowhere it engaged faster and wouldn't stop accelerating for 15 feet of this and it stopped my foot was not on the gas so there was no reason why it should have engaged in the manner that it did in fact i had both feet…
We took it to a dealership service center to have brakes and rotors replaced. It was reported to us by the shop that when they raised the truck, it made noises and they felt it was unsafe to continue. They reported to us that the frame was rusted or rotted, especially near the right rearend, and…
Frame is rotting from inside out, excessive corrosion on an otherwise spotless vehicle. This is a known issue that was common to the early/mid 2000's toyota tundra, tacoma, and 4runner, the latter of which shares frame components. Toyota, for whatever reason, covered the tundra and tacoma through…
Rear suspension arm broke a way from a frame section that appears rotted. No other rust on vehicle. This happened while driving on smooth road and made very difficult to control. Scared to think if this happened at highway speed. Again..this is a clean..no rust vehicle
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER (POHANKA…
Other Lexus GX470 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 GX470 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 GX470 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 GX470 | 27 | 0 |
| 2006 GX470 | 28 | 1 |
| 2005 GX470 | 30 | 1 |
| 2004 GX470 | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 | 46 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus GX470?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Lexus GX470?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Lexus GX470 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GX470 model years, the 2003 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.