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Lexus GXModel year report

2003 Lexus GX Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
85,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Lexus GX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Lexus GX. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (1) and suspension (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 37 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Took my 2003 gx470 to dealership for oil change and tire rotation. It has 128,000 miles on it. They advised after reviewing frame structure that the vehicle can no longer be put on a lift because the frame is crumbling and also advised vehicle is not safe to be driven. Took it to another dealership and a frame shop for their opinion. They were amazed how the body didn't have any rust yet the frame was totally falling apart. Frame shop also agreed only way to make it safe was total frame replacement. Following up with Lexus dealer on filing a claim with Lexus.”

NHTSA complaint #11257839, filed 2019-09, 128,000 miles

Electronic stability control: “We were proceeding to make a r.h. Turn from on two lane road to another in a 2003 Lexus GX when the accelerator stuck and ESC completely failed . Although I pushed transmission's lever in neutral . The rear end skidded outward and no ESC or ABS was evident. I steered into skid and then steered into ditch to avoid offset collision with oncoming traffic. And skidded into ditch on opposite side of road . Severe concussion and amnesia for driver as dead slammed into driver's window . Passenger suffered left leg injury. I reported two prior incidents to NHTSA jan 9 , 2010 , etc and no response . …”

NHTSA complaint #10325615, filed 2010-04, 33,112 miles

Suspension: “Frame is rotting from inside out, excessive corrosion. This is a known issue that was common to the early/mid 2000's toyota tundra, tacoma, and 4runner, the latter of which shares frame components. Toyota, for whatever reason, covered the tundra and tacoma through recalls, but so far has not done a recall on the 4runner or gx470.”

NHTSA complaint #11426528, filed 2021-07

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2003 Lexus gx470. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact's mother-in-law accidentally activated the four wheel drive button. As a result, the vehicle backed out of the garage and crashed into a parked vehicle in the driveway. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10195274, filed 2007-07, 85,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,112 and 128,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–7533%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 85,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20072010201920212
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Lexus GX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 37 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 37 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025132,4352—17—Too new
2024208,0004—17—Too new
20236—0416—Too new
20225—0———Not enough data
2019812,0000———Not enough data
2017671,0000———Not enough data
20141517,8950———Rising
2013102,8000———Not enough data
20111168,7500———Not enough data
201071,5000———Not enough data
200712130,0000———Not enough data
200611121,0000———Not enough data
20042078,5000———Falling
2003585,0000———Not enough data

All Lexus GX model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Lexus GX have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2003 Lexus GX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Lexus GX is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 1.

Has the 2003 Lexus GX been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Lexus GX reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,112 and 128,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.