Lexus Gx470 years to avoid
The Lexus Gx470 years to avoid are 2003 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
239
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2003–2009
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Gx470 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 64 |
Every Gx470 year
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus Gx470 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Gx470 years to avoid are 2003. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Lexus Gx470?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Gx470 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus Gx470 have?
Across all model years, the Gx470 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 239 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.