2006 Lexus GXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2006 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 October 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BrendelSignature at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5.
Where the 2006 Lexus GX has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2006 Lexus GX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2006 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
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What GX owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a serious paint peeling and delamination issue on my 2006 Lexus GX470, painted in Blizzard Pearl (paint code 070). The clear coat and base coat are separating from the body, especially on the hood, roof, and other exposed panels. The paint is flaking off in large sections and…
I PURCHASED A 2006 GX470 LEXUS SUV BECAUSE OF SAFETY RATINGS. WITHIN A FEW MONTHS THE PAINT PEELS OFF EVERYWHERE. IT STARTED ON THE TOP THEN ON THE OUTSIDE WINDOW SEALS NOT THE HOOD PAINT IS PEELING AWAY. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A SHOTTY PAINT JOB BY THE MANUFACTURER. WHY ARE THEY NOT RECALLING THESE…
THIS IS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. THE PAINT IS PEELING PROFUSELY AND FOR NO REASON. WE DO NOT LIVE AROUND SALT WATER, THE WEATHER HAS NOT GOT TO EXTREME COLD LEVELS. I HAVE SEEN SINCE THIS CAR ROLLED OUT THAT LEXUS HAS TAKEN NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PAINT PEELING. LIKE HUNDREDS OTHERS, IT IS PEELING ON…
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