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2005 Lexus Gx470 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2005 Lexus Gx470 sits mid-pack among Gx470 years: 38 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 38, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 10 reports (26% of the total).

38

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Gx470 years?

Gx470 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted64 complaints2003: 64 complaints2004: 48 complaints2005: 38 complaints2006: 38 complaints2007: 34 complaints2008: 16 complaints2009: 1 complaints
Gx470 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Lexus Gx470 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1026%
Body & Structure821%
Speed Control411%
Other411%
Electrical System38%
Seat Belts25%
Brakes25%
Latches & Locks25%
Steering13%
Seats13%
Suspension13%

Does the 2005 Lexus Gx470 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V065000AirbagsFebruary 5, 2016 · 320,409 units

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 this recall is G0C and GLB.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. SERVICE IDENTIFIED A BROKEN WIRE IN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG. RECOMMENDATION WAS ALSO MADE TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE HARNESS AT $2500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED, THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED FOLLOWING THE CONTOUR OF THE CONTROLS AND GLOVEBOX. THIS WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 15, 2014

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, WHEN AN OPPOSING VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. THE THREE OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURIES AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · February 4, 2010 · crash

“MY DASH HAS CRACKED ALL OVER THE COMPLETE DASH , NOT A SMALL PART , ALL OF IT . I WAS NOTIFIED A YEAR AGO AND IT IS STILL NOT REPLACED . YOU SHOULD NOT ALLOW THIS TO GO THIS LONG AND THEN AN ISSUE WITH AN AIRBAG CAME IN THE MAIL AND IT TOO HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED ! NOW THE NEWS SAYS I LIVE IN A DAMP…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 2, 2014

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ENTERING HER GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO THE BACK OF THE GARAGE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · January 30, 2011 · crash

“MY 2005 GX470 HAS HAD 69,000 TROUBLE FREE MILES UNTIL YESTERDAY. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND CALLED ME WITH THE REPORT OF THE VSC AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. THE VEHICLE ACTS FINE AND THE GAUGES ARE READING NORMAL. I CHECKED THE FUEL CAP AS THE OWNERS MANUAL SUGGESTED FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT BUT NO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 17, 2009

2005 Lexus Gx470 — common questions

Is the 2005 Lexus Gx470 reliable?

It is close to typical for the Gx470: 38 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2005 Gx470 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (10 complaints), body & structure (8 complaints), speed control (4 complaints).

Does the 2005 Lexus Gx470 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2005 Lexus Gx470. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lexus Gx470 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gx470 years to avoid are 2003. The cleanest record among Gx470 years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.