2004 Lexus Gx 470 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Structure (3)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (134)
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.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Steering 2020-06-23 · L-SB-0174-08 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: obsolete notice june 23, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0023-20.
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What owners report
2023-08-02 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler · 67,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 lexus gx470. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the driver’s side seat heater was activated on the high setting. the contact stated that the following morning he noticed small blisters on his back; medical attention was needed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified …”
2019-04-06 · Wheels“my gx470 2004 has rust on frame, shocks and suspension. have been told that they will not make any repairs because they will cost more than vehicle. lexus should really consider these frames from dana ohio in the recalls as the others. over the years i have had the radiator, emergency brake and rims all rust out and replaced as well and the vehi…”
2019-03-13 · Structure:body · 102,877 mi“vehicle failed inspection due to rust hole in frame and transmission support. the mechanic said that the rest of the frame is in good condition which leads me to believe that it must be a defect with materials used for the frame, i would expect same type of damage to the rest of the frame. the car was well maintained, and it is in great condition …”
2019-01-31 · Structure:body“pearl white paint is peeling off like paper on my 2004 gx 470 what is going on with lexus paint i have owned 3 lexus cars never had this to happen to the other cars needs help in sanford nc…”
2019-01-02 · Power Train · 100,000 mi“there are multiple complaints on the internet available with this vehicle and the transmission, transfer case "actuator" replacement part # 36100-6d190, is cracking around 90,000 to 100,000 miles and leaking oil on streets and anywhre you park. the cause is from lexus service at the 100,000 mile tune up, in many cases, if a owner has never used the…”
2017-07-24 · Unknown Or Other · 120,000 mi“entire frame of the car is rusted to the point that almost nothing is holding the car together and we've been told it's not safe to drive. has been maintained on regular basis and has always been parked in garage at night and on most weekdays. car shouldn't be rusted out when cared for meticulously (documentation available).…”
2017-03-22 · Structure“2004 lexus gx 400. consumer writes in regards to replacement dashboard not available to replace curtain-shield airbag module and cracked dashboard. *smd the consumer stated, a year passed and the air bag and dashboard were not replaced. updated 03/22/2017 *js…”
2017-02-06 · Service Brakes“lexus is selling vehicles with bad brake actuators. i took it to them twice and which they say they don't know why i'm here the noise and why my brake pedal was rattling when i look on the lexus forums i see several people complaining about the brake actuators are going out on their vehicles some vehicles only have $34,000 on them. the dangerous pa…”
2017-02-03 · Air Bags“curtain shield airbag control module. recall # 16v-065. lexus is not repairing this in a timely fashion. it has been approx. six months since we first received notice of this recall.…”
2017-01-11 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 lexus gx 470. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v065000 (air bags) the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contac…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.