2004 Lexus GX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Lexus GX, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,650 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When downhill, vehicle shifts downward from d to 4. Must wait a few seconds before accelerating, then vehicle shifts back to d. If I accelerate while in 4th gear, vehicle will not shift to d. I have seen an identical complaint filed in this service.”
NHTSA complaint #10158885, filed 2006-06, 22,300 miles“A clunking noise happens almost all times when come to a complete stop. My wife reported problem to different dealers and problem has not been resolved excessive odors smell like rear brake pads burned. Reported to different Lexus without being fixed until now. Recently hearing popping noise when air conditioner used. Will report to Lexus dealer next service time.”
NHTSA complaint #10159499, filed 2006-06, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10039124May 31, 2011Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information.
- 10037625Jan 6, 2011Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Lexus GX
9 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Lexus GX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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