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2004 Lexus GX470Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 91 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
91
Crashes
14
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
156
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 91 complaints, 14 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

dash panel cracking

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

seat position sensor cable issue

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

abs light is on

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
4

battery cable corrosion

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

battery discharges overnight

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

17 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

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

11
0–30K
6
30–60K
16
60–90K
10
90–120K
10
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (16 reports) • Median: 80K 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 (17 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

Airbags17 (19%)
Other9 (10%)
Structure7 (8%)
Structure:body7 (8%)
Speed Control7 (8%)
Suspension6 (7%)
Drivetrain4 (4%)
Brakes4 (4%)

2004 Lexus GX470: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus GX470, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus GX470, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus GX470, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus GX470, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Lexus GX470. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

16V065000Dec 2016

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Lexus GX470 is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 91 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Lexus GX470 Model Years

200820072006200520042003
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2004 Lexus GX470: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus GX470?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Lexus GX470 is related to the airbags, with 17 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Lexus GX470 reliable?
The 2004 Lexus GX470 has 91 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Lexus GX470 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 GX470 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Lexus GX470 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus GX470 problems start?
Based on 55 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2004 Lexus GX470 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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