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Lexus GXModel year report

2004 Lexus GX Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
78,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Lexus GX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2004 Lexus GX. The part named most often is body and structure, with 9 complaints (45% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and suspension (4). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 17 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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

Body and structure: “Dicscovered during minor repair,frame of vehicle is completely deteriorated due to rust t.frame perforated in numerous places. Rated unfit to drive ,Lexus denies any responsibility. Vehicle is in need of complete frame replacement . Vehicle available for inspection. Rust appears at box frame and welds the consumer stated the manufacturer was contacted and did not offer any assistance due to the vehicle being out of warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11362013, filed 2020-09, 115,800 miles

Other or unknown: “I am writing to formally request an investigation into a safety defect affecting the dashboard on my 2004 Lexus GX470. Over the past several months, I have observed significant cracking along the top of the instrument panel. I believe this defect poses a serious safety hazard: if the dashboard material fractures or delaminates, it could interfere with proper expansion and deployment of the front passenger airbag in the event of a collision. Despite the severity of this condition, Lexus has only issued a “limited-service campaign” rather than a full safety recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11666410, filed 2025-06

Suspension: “At start up the rear height goes up and stays up. Took it to the shop and they manually bled the air. Said sensor go out all the time and cost a lot to replace. Currently staying level but rides a little tight. Definitely don't want to pay $3000 for a fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10783874, filed 2015-10, 85,000 miles

Air bags: “The dash is cracking all over the place(between 20-30 paces). The most cracking has occurred in front of and around the passengers airbag. This is particularly concerning because I fear it the airbag needed to deploy, it would not properly do so, and also that it may be extra dangerous if the cracked pieces of the dash go flying in all directions upon airbag deployment. …”

NHTSA complaint #10595631, filed 2014-06, 50,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 115,800 miles.

13%0–1013%10–250%25–5025%50–7513%75–10025%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 78,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201420162019420212025
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 2004 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. 17 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 17 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 2004 Lexus GX have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2004 Lexus GX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Lexus GX is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 9 complaints (45% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.

Has the 2004 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 2004 Lexus GX reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,500 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 115,800 miles; 25% 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.