Lexus

GX 470

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD · model years 2003 to 2009

The verdict

Best year: 2009. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2004. complaints: 33, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Lexus GX 470
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2003	1Gas	15	$4,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	1Gas	15	$4,150	0	33	POWER TRAIN 17%, STRUCTURE 14%, AIR BAGS 12%
complaints: 33, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 33 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	1Gas	15	$4,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	1Gas	15	$5,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	1Gas	15	$5,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	1Gas	15	$5,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	1Gas	15	$5,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2003: 15 to 2009: 15

Owner complaints2003: 0 to 2009: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Lexus GX 470 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.