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2006 Lexus Gx470 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2006 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.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (8), body & structure (8), and other (5), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

38

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Gx470 years?

Gx470 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted64 complaints2003: 64 complaints2004: 48 complaints2005: 38 complaints2006: 38 complaints2007: 34 complaints2008: 16 complaints2009: 1 complaints
Gx470 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Lexus Gx470 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags821%
Body & Structure821%
Other513%
Engine411%
Seat Belts38%
Brakes25%
Transmission25%
Seats13%
Speed Control13%
Visibility & Wipers13%
Fuel System13%
Lighting13%
Electrical System13%

Does the 2006 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.

“I HAVE A 2006 LEXUS GX470 THAT THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING EVERYWHERE. IT'S JUST NOT MY LEXUS THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. EVERYONE I KNOW THAT HAVE THIS SUV HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. LEXUS IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. IT IS THE MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE FIX. EVERYDAY I SEE MORE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 1, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V065000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 23, 2016

“SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP STUCK OFF BANK1 CODE P2445. THIS ISSUE IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR LEXUS GX-470. LEXUS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WARRANTS A RECALL. THIS MALFUNCTION IS MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALER IS AROUND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 3, 2019

“SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP STUCK OFF BANK1 CODE P2445. THIS ISSUE IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR LEXUS GX-470. LEXUS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WARRANTS A RECALL. THIS MALFUNCTION IS MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALER IS AROUND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 3, 2019

“WHILE DRIVING ON A STEEP LOOSE GRAVEL ROAD WHICH TURNED, MY VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING OUT TOWARD THE EDGE NEXT TO A RATHER LONG DROP OFF. I STOPPED MY VEHICLE TO SEE THE PROGRESS AND SELECT A ROUTE. THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LET ME USE IT. I HAD TO DRIVE THE MOST DANGEROUS PART OF THE ROAD WITHOUT A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · June 26, 2006

2006 Lexus Gx470 — common questions

Is the 2006 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 2006 Gx470 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (8 complaints), body & structure (8 complaints), other (5 complaints).

Does the 2006 Lexus Gx470 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 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.