2004 Lexus GX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GX470 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lexus GX470. That is the most of any GX470 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 26%), typically at around 88,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 65owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 26% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 23% | 101,619 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 15% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 12% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 11% | 55,705 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | 70,119 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | 11,652 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 27,069 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 1 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Lexus GX470 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
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.
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the driverâs side seat heater was activated on the high setting. The contact stated that the following morning he noticed small blisters on his back; medical attention was needed. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed there was a crack on the dashboard. The contact was not sure what caused the dashboard to crack. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance…
My gx470 2004 has rust on frame, shocks and suspension. Have been told that they will not make any repairs because they will cost more than vehicle. Lexus should really consider these frames from dana ohio in the recalls as the others. Over the years i have had the radiator, emergency brake and…
Vehicle failed inspection due to rust hole in frame and transmission support. The mechanic said that the rest of the frame is in good condition which leads me to believe that it must be a defect with materials used for the frame, i would expect same type of damage to the rest of the frame. The car…
Pearl white paint is peeling off like paper on my 2004 gx 470 what is going on with lexus paint i have owned 3 lexus cars never had this to happen to the other cars needs help in sanford nc
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 | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 GX470 | 46 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus GX470?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Lexus GX470?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.