2003 Lexus GX470 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,220miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Lexus GX470, 15% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,220 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.
“Frame is rotting from inside out, excessive corrosion on an otherwise spotless vehicle. 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 #11171320, filed 2019-01, 110,000 miles“Rear suspension arm broke a way from a frame section that appears rotted. No other rust on vehicle. This happened while driving on smooth road and made very difficult to control. Scared to think if this happened at highway speed. Again..this is a clean..no rust vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11122730, filed 2018-08, 150,000 miles“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“There was severe shimmying/vibration in the front end of the vehicle. The problem was worse when it occurred on a wet surface. Dealership acknowledged that a problem existed, but could not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10053514, filed 2004-01, 1,000 miles“2003 GX470 Lexus has a vibration in the front end and steering wheel between 1700 and 2200 RPM's. Has had it since it was purchased 18,000 miles ago. Dealer and mfg do not have a way to fix the vibration.”
NHTSA complaint #10047387, filed 2003-11Related service bulletins
- 10152206Jan 6, 2017Dealer Package: Note: If the Suspension Clip Kit is no longer available, dealers may order and install the right and left pneumatic cylinder assemblies. Reference the parts…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Lexus GX470
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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