2003 Lexus GX470 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Lexus GX470, 7% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Lexus GX470 has a vibration in the front end and steering wheel at speeds from 10 to 70 MPH. Dealer made aware of problem at 1,000 and 5,000 mile check but they were unable to correct the problem. Dealer called the problem road groan.”
NHTSA complaint #10049502, filed 2003-12, 200 miles“When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed steering wheel failed, causing driver to lose control the vehicle, and hit another vehicle going 50 MPH. Consumer towed the vehicleto dealer to be inspected, and mechanic determined that steering column bolt snapped.”
NHTSA complaint #10057979, filed 2004-02“When applying the brakes while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel vibrates and the vehicle shakes. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. There was a persistent vibration in the steering and it was hard to turn the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10042653, filed 2003-12Related service bulletins
- 10177783Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
- 10016960Jul 28, 2005Steering flutter field fix procedure.
- 10017720Dec 21, 2001Repair manual supplement - vehicle pulling to one side. All lexus 2002 - 2006 models. *tt all '02 - '07 models. Lexus.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Lexus GX470
11 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Lexus GX470
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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