2004 Lexus Gx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (6) · Suspension (3) · Tires:sidewall (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (17)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0023-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0022-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0021-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film withi
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0020-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. this type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0023-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-11 · Unknown Or Other“i am writing to formally request an investigation into a safety defect affecting the dashboard on my 2004 lexus gx470. over the past several months, i have observed significant cracking along the top of the instrument panel. i believe this defect poses a serious safety hazard: if the dashboard material fractures or delaminates, it could interfere w…”
2025-04-25 · Unknown Or Other“rusted out frame, missing entire sections of it in the rear end, body mounts are floating, lexus inspected the car at 144,000~ miles and deemed it unsafe to drive, was owned by a friend of mine and now it is up for sale at morse road auto sales inc in columbus ohio. …”
2023-05-13 · Structure:body“2004 lexus gx470 factory-installed blizzard white paint is peeling off in sheets. was told by certified body shop that there is a clear defect with the primer. the areas affected are the hood, roof, and near back windows - no impact or other damage is present. this is unsafe as it will lead to the corrosion of the body of the car. there was a recal…”
2021-10-27 · Structure:body“vehicle maintained per manual. frame rusted thru in numerous places, viable holes obvious. vehicle deemed unsafe from pep body service personnel. attached a frame picture from passenger side.…”
2021-08-06 · Tires:sidewall“bl 265/65r17 110s this tire exploded as i was existing the harbor fwy going south at adams blvd. the lexus has an automatic system that prevents instant breaking when the tire pressure exceptionally low tire pressure or wet pavements due to weather conditions and or slippery pavements. therefore as i was existing the lexus did not allow me to stop…”
2021-07-07 · Tires:sidewall · 💥 crash“once existing the car the officernoticed that my rear driver tire had expolded. this is what caused the accident and caused me tremendously back pain problems. the tires were purchase new from firestone complete auto care as we only purchased firestone tires beginning with our first replacement tires until present.thank god my life was spared. unf…”
2020-10-29 · Structure:body · 115,800 mi“vehicle maintained per manual. frame rusted thru in numerous places, viable holes obvious. vehicle deemed unsafe upon inspection. lexus hdqtrs in plano, tx and parsippany nj refused any responsibility for loss of vehicle. i mailed a package of correspondence and photographs to your address via certified mail oct 7,2020, return receipt not rec'd. f…”
2020-09-30 · Structure:body · 115,800 mi“dicscovered during minor repair,frame of vehicle is completely deteriorated due to rust t.frame perforated in numerous places. rated unfit to drive ,lexus denies any responsibility. vehicle is in need of complete frame replacement . vehicle available for inspection. rust appears at box frame and welds the consumer stated the manufacturer was c…”
2020-07-14 · Suspension“vehicle has extensive rust through in many portions of the frame. vehicle said to be unsafe to drive . vehicle was in shop for other service when damage was detected.…”
2020-04-29 · Unknown Or Other“toyota has a rusty frame recall and now the dealership stated that i have a rust on my frame that is unsafe to drive and needs to be fixed. when i obtained my vin on the side of my vehicle, it says mfd by toyota motor corporation. the rust has lead to me having to change out the entire suspension and this was told to me now when i service my car …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.