2004 Lexus GX470 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Lexus GX470, 3% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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.
“The entire dash board is cracked. There are spots on my leather seats and arm rests are cracked and torn. Also told the truck doesn't have shocks but I can feel every bump”
NHTSA complaint #10924388, filed 2016-11“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver’s side seat heater was activated on the high setting. The contact stated that the following morning he noticed small blisters on his back; medical attention was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage 67,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11536018, filed 2023-08, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover…
- 10054797Nov 10, 2011Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Lexus GX470
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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