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Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED WITH ONLY ONE LATCH LOCKED, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY BE IMPROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF…
2003 Lexus GX470Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 2003 Lexus GX470, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Lexus GX470 has problems
46 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Suspension
6Structure
6Engine and engine cooling
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Service brakes
3Steering
86 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 Lexus GX470 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Other: labels
Risk. THE CERTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT MEET THE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN THE REGULATIONS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other GX470 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 GX470 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2003 Lexus GX470 safety ratings
2003 Lexus GX470 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What GX470 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I BOUGHT A LEXUS GX470 IN APRIL 2003. AROUND DEC. 2006, SOMETIMES WHEN I WOULD PUT ON THE BRAKES, I WOULD HEAR A THUMP ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE REAR. IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING HITS THE BUMPER. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT IT HAPPENS ENOUGH THAT IT IS VERY, VERY NOTICEABLE. I HAVE NOT TAKEN…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACE IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS EXITED, A WITNESS OBSERVED THE VEHICLE REVERSING. THE VEHICLE'S DOOR KNOCK THE CONTACT TO THE GROUND AND FRONT LEFT WHEEL ROLLED OVER TO THE CONTACT'S CHEST, BACK, SPINE AND FACE.
MY LEXUS GX470 HAS BEEN RETURNED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME DEFECT, THE LAST TIME(4TH) MY CAR WAS IN FOR SERVICE, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE FOR MY CAR AT THIS CURRENT TIME. ACCORDING TO LEXUS, THE THUMPING SENSATION FROM THE DRIVE SHAFT IS NORMAL, DESIGN…
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