2005 Lexus GX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GX470 years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus GX470. That ranks 3rd out of 7 GX470 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (10 complaints, 33%), typically at around 104,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 10 | 33% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 27% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 13% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 92,918 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 7% | 41,250 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 7% | 62,977 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 62,977 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. The contact stated he noticed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the chassis was needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted…
Vehicle dashboard becomes shiny (almost like its melting) causing glare on the windscreen when exposed to sunlight. This makes driving difficult. Dashboard also emits odors causing nausea
Cracking dashboard and steering wheel (leather portion) sun burnt just missed the extended warranty enhancement program less than a month (05/17) so lexus offered me a freaking dash mat up to $200. What a total joke!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. The contact stated that the brake calipers failed. The failure was experienced numerous times. The contact stated that failure first occurred at 60,000 miles. The front end of the vehicle vibrated and shook when driven at various speeds. The vehicle was…
Safety recall glb (nhtsa recall id 16v065) issued february 2, 2016. It has been one full year, and the dealership refuses to fix the car! They say they do not have parts, and have no plan on when they will get parts.
Other Lexus GX470 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 GX470 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 GX470 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 GX470 | 27 | 0 |
| 2006 GX470 | 28 | 1 |
| 2005 | 30 | 1 |
| 2004 GX470 | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 GX470 | 46 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus GX470?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Lexus GX470?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.