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. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
The worst 2005 Lexus GX470 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags10
- Body8
- Acceleration4
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags10
- Body8
- Acceleration4
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
- Locks2
- Seat belts2
- Driver assistance1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V065000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Lexus GX470 125
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s)...
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
2005 Lexus GX470 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 |
What 2005 Lexus GX470 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front brakes, calipers, and rotors needed to be replaced. The front brakes, calipers, and rotors were replaced; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes, calipers, and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Safety recall glb (the federal safety agency 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The interim notice did not give a specific date for when the part would become available so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Recall was feb 2nd 2016 and still no repair able to be scheduled when I call the lexus dealer.
My dash has cracked all over the complete dash , not a small part , all of it . I was notified a year ago and it is still not replaced . You should not allow this to go this long and then an issue with an airbag came in the mail and it too has not been repaired ! Now the news says I live in a damp and humid area so does this mean I am in more danger ? Why are they not repairing these problems and why is the federal safety agency not helping us?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags; however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Received a letter from lexus on 11/20/2015 and spoke to lexus of san antonio, tx.,north central park. The letter indicated that the entire dash board had to be replace due to a fault of company's defect effecting the airbags. I have since then received a second letter, as it was stated, on the first letter that a replacement would come in to replace the old defective one. Since then lexus of san antonio has stated, as of this morning, that they are replacing them at 2 a week as parts come in. There are 100 vehicles in front of mine!!! If there is a time frame for replacements, I don't think mine would be replaced ever. Starting from today, there will be 50 weeks till I get called in. Is there going to be a solution for this replacement? Thanks. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Questions about the 2005 Lexus GX470
Is the 2005 Lexus GX470 reliable?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2005 Lexus GX470, close to a typical GX470 model year.
What is the 2005 Lexus GX470 year score?
The 2005 Lexus GX470 scores 72 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus GX470: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Lexus GX470?
Airbags, with 10 complaints, typically around 104,000 miles. Next is body (8).
How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus GX470 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Lexus GX470 airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V065000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lexus GX470 have bad airbags?
The Lexus GX470 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2004 (17 complaints) and 2005 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Lexus GX470 get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Lexus GX470 range from 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.7L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 14 city and 18 highway.
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