Lexus GX470 years to avoid
More than twice the GX470's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lexus GX470 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Lexus GX470 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lexus GX470 problems
All model years combined.
- Body43
- Airbags41
- Transmission26
- Brakes25
- Acceleration24
- Suspension18
- Engine16
- Electrical9
- Driver assistance9
- Steering8
- Seat belts6
- Seats5
Lexus GX470 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95 | 1 | Seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 80 | 13 | Brakes | 59,475 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 76 | 27 | Body | 60,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 75 | 28 | Airbags | 81,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 72 | 30 | Airbags | 70,580 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 44 | 65 | Airbags | 80,000 | 1 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 57 | 46 | Transmission | 33,102 | 2 | 5 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Lexus GX470
What years of the Lexus GX470 should you avoid?
2004. It has more than twice the Lexus GX470's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 65, mostly about airbags and body.
What is the best year for a used Lexus GX470?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Lexus GX470?
Body, with 43 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (41) and transmission (26).
How many recalls does the Lexus GX470 have?
3 recalls between 2003 and 2009. The 2003 model year has the most, with 2.
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