2005 Lexus GX470 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,977miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Lexus GX470, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,977 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 contact owns a 2005 Lexus GX470. While driving less than 5 MPH, there was an explosion. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the air compressor remained activated. When the driver struck a bump in the road, the vehicle dropped and the rear shock, right sensor, compressor, and rear air bags were damaged. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. He feels that this is a safety defect. The driver hurt her jaw when the vehicle dropped to the ground. The failure mileage was 62,977 and current mileage was 63,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262058, filed 2009-03, 62,977 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016177May 31, 2005Diagnostics - kinetic dynamic suspension system (from november, 2004). 00245-rm116-4u1. 00245-rm405-8u1.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Lexus GX470
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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