2005 LEXUS GX470 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 LEXUS GX470
The 2005 LEXUS GX470 has received a total of 38 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (10 complaints), Structure (5 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 LEXUS GX470
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 LEXUS GX470, potentially affecting up to 320,409 vehicles.
Recall 16V065000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 320,409 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 LEXUS GX470
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 LEXUS GX470. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemspringsbags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHASSIS WAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000.
VEHICLE DASHBOARD BECOMES SHINY (ALMOST LIKE ITS MELTING) CAUSING GLARE ON THE WINDSCREEN WHEN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT. THIS MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT. DASHBOARD ALSO EMITS ODORS CAUSING NAUSEA
CRACKING DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL (LEATHER PORTION) SUN BURNT JUST MISSED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM LESS THAN A MONTH (05/17) SO LEXUS OFFERED ME A FREAKING DASH MAT UP TO $200. WHAT A TOTAL JOKE!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FAILURE FIRST OCCURRED AT 60,000 MILES. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND SHOOK WHEN DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES, CALIPERS, AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT BRAKES, CALIPERS, AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES, CALIPERS, AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
SAFETY RECALL GLB (NHTSA RECALL ID 16V065) ISSUED FEBRUARY 2, 2016. IT HAS BEEN ONE FULL YEAR, AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX THE CAR! THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS, AND HAVE NO PLAN ON WHEN THEY WILL GET PARTS.
Safety Rating for the 2005 LEXUS GX470
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 LEXUS GX470 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 LEXUS GX470
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 LEXUS GX470. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LEXUS WARRANTY — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Enhancement Program - ZLD Phase 2,3 & 4 Part Replacement Available for all Models - Extention of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards ( Inst krukment Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
00906 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START IN SUB-FREEZING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES. *TT
00106 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
INCONSISTENT OR UNUSUAL BRAKE FEELING. *TT
5251B — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. 00245-RM105-8U2. '04 GX470. *TT '05 GX470 - 00245-RM116-4U3. *TT
01505 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE SULFUR ODOR. *SC
01405 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START IN SUB-FREEZING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES. *SC
5151C — AIR BAGS
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAG FRONT RH SENSOR. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00245-RM116-4U3. *TT
00605 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
DIRECT TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM SENSOR REGISTRATION. *SC
00205 — STEERING
STEERING FLUTTER FIELD FIX PROCEDURE. *SC
00505 — TIRES
DISMOUNTING TIRES WITH DIRECT SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSORS. *SC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 LEXUS GX470
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GX470
- 2003 LEXUS GX470 — 64 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS GX470 — 48 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS GX470 (current)
- 2006 LEXUS GX470 — 38 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS GX470 — 34 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS GX470 — 16 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS GX470 — 1 complaint
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- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints