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Lexus GX470Model year report

2005 Lexus GX470 Problems

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,208miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Lexus GX470 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2005 Lexus GX470. The part named most often is air bags, with 10 complaints (33% of the total), followed by body and structure (8) and other or unknown (4). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,208 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 124 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Steering (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Airbag warning light came on. Service identified a broken wire in the drivers side airbag. Recommendation was also made to replace the passenger side harness at $2500. When the vehicle was returned, the entire dashboard was cracked following the contour of the controls and glovebox. This was replaced at no charge. Service admitted that the cracking is a common problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10650120, filed 2014-10, 75,000 miles

Body and structure: “Notice what looks like a cut across my dashboard, so I asked my daughters did anything happened while they had the truck(?). I than googled cracked dashboard on GX470 2005 and find many Lexus owners have this problem. With all owners with the same complaint, I looked for a recall. To my surprise as much as I talk about my Lexus they dropped the ball(my last Lexus).”

NHTSA complaint #10536648, filed 2013-08, 130,000 miles

Other or unknown: “My dash has cracked all over the complete dash , not a small part , all of it . I was notified a year ago and it is still not replaced . You should not allow this to go this long and then an issue with an airbag came in the mail and it too has not been repaired ! Now the news says I live in a damp and humid area so does this mean I am in more danger ? Why are they not repairing these problems and why is the NHTSA not helping us?”

NHTSA complaint #10934329, filed 2016-12

Vehicle speed control: “When using the cruise control on my vehicle, it accelerates aggressively to maintain speed when going up hills or when the elevation grade increases. It continues to this day. I know something is wrong but the Lexus dealer has checked it and stated it works as designed .”

NHTSA complaint #10327922, filed 2010-04, 500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 104,000 miles.

11%0–106%10–250%25–5044%50–7511%75–10022%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,208 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.

20062010201352015201752021
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Lexus GX470 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GX 470 4WD/AWD4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic141815$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 Lexus GX470 → · Check a 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. 124 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 124 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GX470

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20081358,7380—15—Not enough data
20072760,0000—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20062881,0001—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20053070,2081—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20046577,0001—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20034633,1022—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Lexus GX470 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Lexus GX470 have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2005 Lexus GX470 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Lexus GX470 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 10 complaints (33% of the total), followed by body and structure with 8.

Has the 2005 Lexus GX470 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Lexus GX470 get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Lexus GX470 (GX 470, 4.7L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 14 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Lexus GX470 reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,208 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 104,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.