2008 Lexus Gx470 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Service Brakes, Electric (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (130)
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
Structure 2021-10-28 · ZLL Lexus Import · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: lexus has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl paint color. these reports indicate that vehicles with this specific paint color, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on exterior metal bo
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
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What owners report
2019-06-13 · Suspension · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus gx470. while driving various speeds, the vehicle became unstable and swayed back and forth. the vehicle was taken to towson lexus (1040 york rd, towson, md) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.…”
2019-06-05 · Air Bags · 158,000 mi“takata recall car ride was like riding a wild bronco…”
2017-11-15 · Power Train · 85,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus gx470. while driving, the contact heard a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to herb chambers lexus of hingham (141 derby st, hingham, ma 02043 (781) 210-5200) where it was diagnosed that the rear drivetrain and drive shaft needed …”
2014-03-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 58,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was driving and merging from the local lanes on maryland i-270 sb to the main lanes. in order to move slowly from one lane to another, i applied the brakes to slow down and move to the lane on my left. when i applied the brake, i heard a strange sound and the vehicle jerked violently. the vehicle failed to decelerate, therefore i attempted to re-…”
2013-04-29 · Electrical System · 59,475 mi“i tried to start my car and the key would not turn in the key ignition, i noticed that the steering wheel hadn't locked in place. i tried two other keys and finally the ignition turned and the car started. i drove to my destination and turned off the car and locked the doors. i went out to restart the car and the key would not turn in the ignit…”
2011-05-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 35,000 mi“for the third time, the brakes on our 2008 lexus gx failed. this time, when put in reverse in the garage, the car immediately started moving--hitting our garage door as it was going up. the car then continued another 40 feet, into a retaining wall--repeated pressing of the brakes did nothing--as in earlier times. *tr…”
2010-10-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“2008 lexus gx470. s10 appropriate handling- email to the secretary from re toyota lexus problems *tgw the consumer stated while driving 65 mph he suddenly came upon other vehicles ahead of him. he was able to stop in time, but something misfired in the abs and the vehicle went into a bucking mode. the brakes on the vehicle would seize and then rel…”
2010-06-01 · Service Brakes, Electric“on march 22, 2010, while backing out of our garage, our lexus gx470 experienced a brake failure. the driver, [xxx], even opened the driver's side door and put her foot down to try to stop the car. instead the door was also damaged when the car hit a retaining wall. later that same day, the brakes failed again, but the car was able to be stoppe…”
2010-04-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus gx470. while parking the vehicle and applying the brakes, the vehicle abnormally surged forward resulting in a crash. the vehicle was towed to an authorized lexus dealer to be examined. the failure and current mileages were unknown. …”
2010-02-23 · Service Brakes, Electric“lexus gx 470 one occurrence a hesitance between the time the brake was applied and actual braking occurred under normal braking circumstances on a curvy road. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.