2007 Lexus Gx470 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (4) · Structure:body (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Gx470 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (120)
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).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
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
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 120 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-09-06 · Suspension“height control for rear air suspension bottoms out and the vehicle bounce violently while driving and the control switch for the height is stuck in neutral…”
2018-07-26 · Structure:body“the sunroof door is rusted all over the metal surrounding the glass on the inside of the vehicle. the roof of the car is ok but i fear the rust will eventually get there. my concern is that the sunroof door might get detached while driving and may cause a serious accident. i have spoke to the local lexus dealer and they say there is no campaign or …”
2018-01-26 · Unknown Or Other · 95,000 mi“dashboard/cover cracks over the (1) odometer assembly and (2) glove compartments. these may affect the air bags in those areas. i bought this used at around 95000 miles on january 20, 2018 from infinity berman la salle st chicago illinois. i read there were previous reports on dashboard for earlier gx470 but this is not covered. carfax report for…”
2017-06-11 · Structure:body · 60,000 mi“- entire vehicle violently shakes and vibrates while driving anywhere between 40mph - 65mph. does not vibrate when not accelerating or coasting. - entire dashboard is cracking and chipping.…”
2017-05-04 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 125 mi · 💥 crash“hit side road on highway that was gravel. turned wheel to get back on highway and suv rolled 1 1/2 times - had taken it in a couple years prior due to back wheels not being stable on gravel roads and was told the stability control was fine which it wasn't.…”
2016-12-19 · Air Bags“nothing has been done since being notified of the recall months ago. recall no. 16v-065…”
2016-08-03 · Engine · 143,000 mi“i own this lexus 2007 gx470, at 120,00 miles has a completely overhauled and now 143,000 miles all yellow warning lights illuminated that including "engine" the engine starts make noise and king of dragging somthing, after diagnostics. "the secondary air injection system switching valve stuck open both one and two" i called dealer and total parts c…”
2016-03-08 · Engine · 56,500 mi“i am the owner of a 2006 lexus gx470 (vin [xxx]). a month or so ago, at or about 56,500 miles, the check engine light came on along with about three other yellow warning lights. also, the engine went into a mode that barely allowed me to drive down the road. on or about january 27 of this year, i limped to the lexus dealer for inspection. as t…”
2015-09-06 · Suspension · 115,000 mi“the air suspension system does not function properly causing the vehicle to bounce aggressively. sometimes the problem rectifies itself and the system miraculously begins functioning again with proper fill of the air suspension bladders or proper sensor control. i am aware that this is a common failure of this model vehicle and year. so much so t…”
2015-06-27 · Steering · 120,230 mi“while i was driving my vehicle the vsc,abs,and etc lights came on,this is not the first time that this had happened,the lights has came on before while at a stop light and in park.the vehicle now will not go into gear it only stays in park.it still will start but can't drive because it won't go into gear. the car also was pulling to the side while …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.