2004 Lexus GXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2004 Lexus GX, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Where the 2004 Lexus GX has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 Lexus GX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2004 vs. every other GX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GX median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What GX owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rusted out frame, missing entire sections of it in the rear end, body mounts are floating, Lexus inspected the car at 144,000~ miles and deemed it unsafe to drive, was owned by a friend of mine and now it is up for sale at morse road auto sales inc in columbus ohio.
2004 Lexus GX470 factory-installed Blizzard White paint is peeling off in sheets. Was told by certified body shop that there is a clear defect with the primer. The areas affected are the hood, roof, and near back windows - no impact or other damage is present. This is unsafe as it will lead to the…
Vehicle maintained per manual. Frame rusted thru in numerous places, viable holes obvious. Vehicle deemed unsafe from Pep Body service personnel. Attached a frame picture from passenger side.
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