2009 LEXUS GX470 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 LEXUS GX470
The 2009 LEXUS GX470 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 LEXUS GX470
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 LEXUS GX470. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 LEXUS GX470
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 LEXUS GX470. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LEXUS GX 470. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS SEEMED TO MOVE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. SUDDENLY BOTH SEAT BOLTS LOOSENED WITHOUT WARNING. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT THEN RESUMED DRIVING WITH CAUTION. THE CONTACT WAS BEING INSPECTED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,000. UPDATED 5/10/10 *CN UPDATED 09/23/10
Safety Rating for the 2009 LEXUS GX470
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 LEXUS GX470 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 LEXUS GX470
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 LEXUS GX470. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ZLL Lexus Import — STRUCTURE
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 body panels. Although the original factory paint is...
L-SB-0174-08 Obs — STEERING
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
L-SB-0046-19 — STRUCTURE
TSB: Some 2008 ? 2009 model year GX470 vehicles painted with 070 Blizzard Pearl may exhibit peeling paint on one or more metal body panels. The paint may peel between the primer and Ecoat layer, exposing the gray or brownish-green E-coat. The affected panel(s) will require prepping and repainting to...
ZLL_Dealer Email — STRUCTURE:BODY
Dealer Email: Phase 1 - Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. Lexus has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl color. These reports indicate that vehicles with this specific paint color, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling on...
ZLL_Dealer Packa — STRUCTURE:BODY
Dealer Package: Phase 1 - Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. 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...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 LEXUS GX470
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GX470
- 2004 LEXUS GX470 — 48 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS GX470 — 38 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS GX470 — 38 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS GX470 — 34 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS GX470 — 16 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS GX470 (current)
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- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints