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2005 Lexus GX470 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

30 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

70,208 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 30 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior516.7%
Steering behavior310.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
10
Structure
5
Unknown Or Other
4
Vehicle Speed Control
4
Structure:Body
3
Electrical System
2
Service Brakes
2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags10
Structure5
Unknown Or Other4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Structure:Body3
Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Air Bags: 10; Structure: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Structure:Body: 3; Electrical System: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
8
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9998
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2006
1
2009
3
2010
3
2011
2
2013
3
2014
5
2015
3
2016
3
2017
5
2018
1
2021
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20061
20093
20103
20112
20133
20145
20153
20163
20175
20181
20211

2006: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 2; 2013: 3; 2014: 5; 2015: 3; 2016: 3; 2017: 5; 2018: 1; 2021: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10313286 · 2010-02-23 (February 23, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND IT ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY TEST DROVE IT AND STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE LEXUS MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE MANUFACTURER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND THEY WERE ALSO UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF IT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 5/24/10 *CN UPDATED 09/07…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10313286 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10379714 · 2011-01-31 (January 31, 2011)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ENTERING HER GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO THE BACK OF THE GARAGE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO INFORMED HER THAT THEY WERE GOING TO CONTACT THEIR LAWYERS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 55,000. UPDATED 03/17/11*LJ UPDATED 12/30/11 *CN

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10379714 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10492226 · 2013-01-11 (January 11, 2013)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD CRACKED NEAR THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO STATED THE CRACK ORIGINATED BEHIND DASHBOARD IN THE STEERING AREA DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE LEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH HALF OF THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,100. UPDATED 2/19/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD CRACKED ACROSS THE SEAM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, DURING THE FIRST YEAR. THEN MUL…

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10492226 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10764724 · 2015-09-17 (September 17, 2015)

THE LEXUS GX470 HAS MANY MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE GOING TO END UP IN DEATHS FOR EXAMPLE THE SUNROOF DRAINING SYSTEM OVERFLOWS AND DRAINS ON AND NEAR THE BRAKE PEDALS AND THE THEN OVERFLOWS ONTO THE FLOOR BOARDS CAUSING THE WHOLE GENERAL AREA TO BE EXTREMELY SLIPPERY AND AT TIMES RENDERING THE BRAKES UNUSABLE. THEN THE 2ND ISSUES IS THE SEAT-BELTS DO NOT ALWAYS FUNCTION CORRECTLY AT TIMES THE UNLATCH DURING HARD BRAKING. THE 3RD ISSUE IS THE STEERING WHEEL MATERIAL FAILS IN THE HIGH HEAT THE SAME AS THE DASHBOARD THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY VOLUN…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10764724 at NHTSA ↗