2003 Lexus Gx470 problems, complaints & recalls

2019-03-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 168,667 mi

“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 on the brake trying to stop it it felt like i hit s…”

2019-02-05 · Structure:body · 200,000 mi

“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 that it was unsafe to drive, that the wherl or the ba…”

2019-01-22 · Unknown Or Other · 110,000 mi

“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 recalls, but so far has not done a recall on the 4…”

2018-08-27 · Suspension · 150,000 mi

“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…”

2018-08-08 · Service Brakes · 183,400 mi

“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 honda of fredericksburg, 60 s gateway dr., fredericks…”

2018-07-30 · Air Bags · 180,000 mi · 💥 crash

“front air bags did not deploy in 35 mph rear end collision with another stationary vehicle on a busy interstate. the other car was totaled out. there was a passenger in the vehicle as well.…”

2017-06-08 · Exterior Lighting · 230,000 mi

“the headlight lens covers slowly became fogged over time causing gradually decreasing light output. the manufacturer wants to charge to polish out the fogged lens but this would not happen if the manufacturer did due diligence in engineering and design development materials selection. this safety flaw should be covered under warranty since the man…”

2016-08-17 · Unknown Or Other · 40,000 mi

“i have been waiting over 3 years to get the cracked / melting dashboard repaired under the recall i received over 3 years ago. i spoke to the local lexus dealer and they said i was still # 49 in line to get this done. really ? after 3 years. how patient does one need to be ? i believe a civil suit is in order here. with the time and trips to the de…”

2014-10-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 191,000 mi

“it is possible to simultaneously depress the gas pedal when braking, this causes sudden uncontrollable acceleration i reported the incident too toyota and requested upgraded ecu software that disables the gas pedal while braking toyota refused to provide a simple software fix my wife is a witness. *tr…”

2014-08-20 · Unknown Or Other · 28,478 mi

“i am the original owner of a gx470 lexus. this vehicle along with other vehicles is garage kept. i don't drive some of my vehicles a lot as with my gx470 because of the gas mileage and difficulty in parking verses my c-class mercedes benz and other cars. but in march of this year i noticed severe cracking in my front dash while taking a long trip. …”