2006 Lexus GX470 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Lexus GX470, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“I have a 2006 Lexus GX470 with about 15,000 miles on it. I was going up a steep grade on a difficult road in 4wd. When I stopped and got out to look at the road, the seat belt locked in a retracted position and would not deploy again until vehicle was on more level ground. Thus, I had to drive the most dangerous part of the road without a seat belt to protect me in event of rollover. Lexus says this is normal: normal condition when vehicle is not leveled. Lock will release when level. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169353, filed 2006-09, 15,000 miles“While driving on a steep loose gravel road which turned, my vehicle started sliding out toward the edge next to a rather long drop off. I stopped my vehicle to see the progress and select a route. The seat belt would not let me use it. I had to drive the most dangerous part of the road without a seat belt. This is extremely dangerous! Is there some way to get the belt to release? None was found in the manual. After a little digging and a couple of trys, we got out o.k., but had no seat belt protection in the process. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173393, filed 2006-11, 10,000 miles“Lexus has had no response to this inquiry in over one month, except we got your mail : I'm concerned for others in this situation. While driving on a steep loose gravel road which turned, my vehicle started sliding out toward the edge next to a rather long drop off. I stopped my vehicle to see the progress and select a route. The seat belt would not let me re-connect it. I had to drive the most dangerous part of the road without a seat belt. This is extremely dangerous! Is there some way to get the belt to release? None was found in the manual. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165586, filed 2006-08, 12,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus GX470
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus GX470
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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