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#BS-2004-LEXGX4-327B

2004 Lexus Gx 470

Based on reports from 43 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
43
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
63
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 43 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

dash panel cracking

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

battery cable corrosion

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

battery discharges overnight

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

5 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 51K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
5
30–60K
3
60–90K
4
90–120K
3
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 51K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags5 (12%)
Other5 (12%)
Suspension3 (7%)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft3 (7%)
Drivetrain3 (7%)
Structure3 (7%)
Structure:body3 (7%)
Speed Control3 (7%)

2004 Lexus Gx 470: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Gx 470, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 51,172 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 51K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Gx 470, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft Issues

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Gx 470, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:driveline:driveshaft-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Gx 470, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
04
5
05
3
06
2
07
1
09
2
10
3
11
1
14
5
16
8
17
6
19
2
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Lexus Gx 470. Recent trend: decreasing.

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The worst model year for the Lexus Gx 470 is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2004 Lexus Gx 470 vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

This vehicle

43

Class avg

112

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 4wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 43 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Lexus Gx 470 Model Years

2007200620052004
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2004 Lexus Gx 470: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus Gx 470?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Lexus Gx 470 is related to the airbags, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Lexus Gx 470 reliable?
The 2004 Lexus Gx 470 has 43 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Lexus Gx 470 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Lexus Gx 470 have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2004 Lexus Gx 470 according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Lexus Gx 470 problems start?
Based on 23 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 51,172 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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