2006 Lexus Gx470 problems
The Lexus GX (Japanese: レクサス・GX, Hepburn: Rekusasu GX) is a mid/full-size luxury SUV sold in North American and Eurasian markets by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. The GX is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, from which it derives its off-road capability. Lexus introduced the first generation, known as the GX 470 in 2002, and subsequently became the third SUV to enter the Lexus lineup. A full-time four-wheel drive system is standard with low-range gearing. The 4.7-liter V8 engine in the GX 470 was the same as used on the larger LX 470. The firm next introduced the second-generation model in 2009, badged GX 460 to reflect the switch to a 4.6-liter V8 engine. Lexus later released a lower displacement GX 400 in 2012 for the Chinese market, with a 4.0-liter V6 engine. The third-generation model introduced in 2023 uses the GX 550 moniker with a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine and GX 550h with a turbocharged hybrid electric 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.
As of 2024, the GX is positioned between the larger LX or TX and the smaller RX. Though it is thought the GX has always been larger than the RX, from 2015 to 2022, the RX is slightly longer and slightly wider than the GX and therefore the GX was considered smaller. All GX production has occurred at the Tahara plant in Japan, alongside the Land Cruiser Prado and the export-minded Toyota 4Runner.
Some countries classify the GX as a full-size vehicle (e.g., Australia), while some classify it as a mid-size vehicle (e.g., US), depending on local regulations.
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Common 2006 Lexus Gx470 problems
The Lexus GX470, produced in 2006, is a highly regarded vehicle for its reliability and durability. However, there are some common problems that owners have reported, which potential buyers should be aware of.
One of the most common problems is the failure of the secondary air injection system. This issue can cause the engine to run poorly, and the average cost to fix it is $4,000, with an average mileage of 77,000 miles. This problem is significant enough that it is the most reported issue for the 2006 Lexus GX470.
Another issue that has been reported is the failure of the air suspension system. The air suspension system is responsible for maintaining the ride height of the vehicle, and if it fails, the vehicle may sag at the back or lean to one side. This problem can also cause a suspension warning light to appear on the dashboard. The leading causes of air suspension problems are sensor failure, control panel faults, air compressor failure, air spring failure, airbag damage, and valve block failure.
The starter motor is another problem area for the 2006 Lexus GX470. Accessing and replacing the starter motor is a tedious job that takes four hours and can cost almost $500, not including the price of the new starter. This design flaw is not a mistake but a feature, as it allows the starter to be easily accessed by removing the air intake. However, it can still be an annoyance for owners.
The blizzard white paint on the 2006 Lexus GX470 is also prone to cracking and looking ugly, especially around the crease on the dashboard
. This issue was the subject of a recall for 2008 and 2009 model years, but unfortunately, earlier GX owners with the same paint code are still affected.
In summary, potential buyers of a 2006 Lexus GX470 should be aware of the common problems that have been reported, including the failure of the secondary air injection system, air suspension system, starter motor, and blizzard white paint. These issues can be costly to fix, so it is essential to have a thorough inspection of the vehicle before purchasing.
What years to avoid Lexus GX470?
In a model year comparison, CarComplaints.com identified two particular years as the model's most problematic representatives. The highest number of complaints involved the 2006 Lexus GX470. However, the 2003 model year is considered the worst GX470 for reasons like higher repair cost for its particular problems.
How reliable is the Lexus GX470?
Most reliable SUV
Fantastic vehicle, if you can prove the vehicle has been well maintained.. and you're in the market.. BUY IT. Great for a daily computer or going on off-road adventures!
What is the recall on a 2006 GX470?
2006 Lexus GX 470 Recalls
The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
How long does a GX470 engine last?
This engine/power train will literally last forever if you properly maintain and correct issues when they occur. Now... if you went 150,000 miles just changing the oil&filter every 3-5k and the air filter every now and then.
2006 Lexus Gx470 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lexus Gx470 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Air bags problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Seat belts problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Lexus Gx470 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Lexus Gx470
The NHTSA has received 36 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Lexus Gx470. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Lexus Gx470 vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-14
- VIN: JTJBT20X860
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 VEHICLES AND FIXING THE PAINT PEELING? I CAN NOT GET EXTENDED WARRANTY TO COVER THE PAINT. MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING. FORUM WHERE MANY OWNERS OF THE 2006-2007 HAVE THE EXACT SAME DEFECT IN PAINT/PRIMER. AND, LEXUS DID RECALL AND OFFER TO REPAINT FIX 2008 AND HIGHER BUT NOT 2006 OR 07. OWNERS ARE DRIVING AROUND IN A CAR WITH PAINT CHIPPING DAILY!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-12
- VIN: JTJBT20X760
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: AS I WAS DRIVING ON A NORMAL SIDE STREET THE FRAME FULLY FELL OFF OF MY CAR AND HIT THE BREAK FLUID/GAS PIPE AND CAUSED A LEAK THAT COULD HAVE LEAD TO A DANGEROUS EXPLOSION. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A SHOP AND THEIR THEY TOLD ME THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED AND THATS WHY IT HAD BROKE OFF
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-11
- VIN: JTJBT20X560
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SIGNIFICANT FRAME COMPROMISED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. REAR CROSSMEMBER COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-01
- VIN: JTJBT20X860
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 THE TOP OF THE CAR, TOP OF THE DOOR UNDER ALL WINDOWS, AND VARIOUS PLACES ON THE HOOD. I HAD A PAINT SPECIALIST EVALUATE IT AND WAS TOLD OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND IT HAD A BAD PRIMER WHICH CAUSES THE PAINT TO PEEL THIS BAD.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-01
- VIN: JTJBT20X460
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED LEXUS REQUESTING THEY HONOR AN EARLIER COMMITMENT TO REPLACE THE CRACKING OF MY DASHBOARD ' I AM ESPECIALLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE CRACKING WHERE THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY ' THE CRACKING COULD RELEASE SMALL PROJECTILES FROM THE DASHBOARD THAT COULD FUNCTION LIKE BULLETS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THAT DEPLOYED THE AIRBAG AND ITS FORCE
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-15
- VIN: JTJBT20X560
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I PURCHASED THIS 2006 LEXUS GX 470 IN OCTOBER 2005, FROM WESTSIDE LEXUS IN HOUSTON TEXAS. THE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE STARTED PEELING THREE YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT GOT WORSE AS THE YEARS WENT BY. I CALLED LEXUS AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM, AND DIDN'T GET ANY HELP. I HAVE BEEN CALLING LEXUS EVERY YEAR SINCE I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM, STILL WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM LEXUS. IT IS A SHAME THAT LEXUS IS NOT TRYING TO HELP ME, CONSIDERING I AM A LOYAL CUSTOMER. I FELT LEXUS SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL 2005-2006 LEXUS GX 470 MODELS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD. IT APPEARS THE PROBLEM IS FROM LEXUS. I AM CALLING ON THE GOVERNMENT TO PLEASE ORDER LEXUS TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES. IT IS SAD THAT ONE SPENDS HARD-EARNED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE AND TO BE HAVING THESE SORTS OF ISSUES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- VIN: JTJBT20X460
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: I HAVE AN 2006 LEXUS GX470 AND THESE LIGHTS CAME ON: ABS, VSC TRAC, VSC OFF, SKID, AND CHECK ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A HUMMING NOISE AT START UP AND NOW DRIVES IN STALLED MODE. HAD CODES CHECK AND IT TURNS OUT I HAVE THE DREADED SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM (EMISSIONS) DEFECT P0412, P0418 ,P1440/P1443, P1441/P1444, P2440, P2445, P1442/P1145 , WHICH IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. REPLACEMENT IS A NIGHTMARE FOR SELF REPAIR OR A $2000+ REPAIR.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-05
- VIN: JTJBT20XX60
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE PAST 50 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF GREENVILLE (2660 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP AND VALVE SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-03
- VIN: JTJBT20XX60
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP STUCK OFF BANK1 CODE P2445. THIS ISSUE IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR LEXUS GX-470. LEXUS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WARRANTS A RECALL. THIS MALFUNCTION IS MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALER IS AROUND $2,000.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-18
- VIN: JTJBT20X660
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE MOVED AROUND IN A CIRCULAR MOTION. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE BODY TURNED WITH NO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE'S HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED NORTHEAST MOTOR CARS (664 MARKET STREET, PATERSON, NJ 07513, (973) 345-7000), BUT THE OWNER CLOSED THE DEALER AND MOVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V065000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000. *DT CONSUMER STATED CAR IS STILL SITTING AT CONSUMER'S HOME. *JB
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- VIN: JTJBT20X760
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE WHOLE DASH IS CRACK IN MORE THAN 8 PLACES.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-23
- VIN: JTJBT20X960
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V065000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-23
- VIN: JTJBT20X060
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V065000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-01
- VIN: JTJBT20X960
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WE CALLED GERMAIN LEXUS IN FLORIDA ON DECEMBER 1, 2015 TO HAVE THE NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-065 REPAIRED. AS OF THIS DATE, WE HAVE STILL NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY THEM TO GET THIS DONE. THEY SAY WE ARE ON THE LIST.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-17
- VIN: JTJBT20X760
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V056000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-05
- VIN: JTJBT20H260
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-01
- VIN: JTJBT20X560
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY OF 2016, BUT HAVE CONTINUOUSLY BEEN ADVISED BY LEXUS DEALER THAT LEXUS HAS NOT PROVIDED THE NECESSARY PART OR PARTS TO FIX THE ISSUE OF A FAULTY SIDE AIRBAG.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-23
- VIN: JTJBT20X260
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V065000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-08
- VIN: JTJBT20X360
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: SUSPENSION PROBLEM ON THE 2006 LEXUS GX470 BECOME VERY BUMPY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTJBT20X360
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DASH BOARD CRACK ALL OVER . NEED TO FIX OR REPLACED IT.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-01
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Summary: I HAVE A 2006 LEXUS GX470 THAT THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING EVERYWHERE. IT'S JUST NOT MY LEXUS THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. EVERYONE I KNOW THAT HAVE THIS SUV HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. LEXUS IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. IT IS THE MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE FIX. EVERYDAY I SEE MORE CRACK SHOWS UP IN DIFFERENT PLACES. I BELIEVE ONE DAY THIS DASHBOARD IS GOING TO COME APART. IT ISN'T VERY SAFE FOR ANYBODY. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-15
- VIN: JTJBT20X260
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY 2006 GX470'S DASH IS STARTING TO DISINTEGRATE IN FRONT OF MY EYES. FIRST ONE LITTLE LINE APPEARED ON MY DASH, IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, THEN A COUPLE WEEKS LATER A FEW MORE SHOWED UP, NOW THEY ARE STARTING TO TAKE OVER THE DASH AND IT HAS A STICKY SOFT TEXTURE TO IT LIKE IT IS MELTING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING ON THE RAG I USED TO WIPE THE DASH AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN WASHED, BUT IT HAS THIS ALMOST OILY SHEEN AND IS STICKY. MY FEAR IS, IF MY DASH IS BREAKING DOWN, THEN WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET INTO A FRONT END COLLISION AND THAT AIR BAG DEPLOYS? IS MY PASSENGER GOING TO END UP FRAGMENTS OF DASH BOARD EMBEDDING IN THEIR EYES OR FACE? THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE! THIS CAR HAS BEEN MY BABY AND IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. GARAGED KEPT AND PARKED IN THE SHADE... WHAT IS CAUSING THIS ISSUE? PLUS, IT IS WINTER TIME, AND THE CRACKS ARE MULTIPLYING AS WE SPEAK! *TR
STRUCTURE,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-01
- VIN: JTJBT20X160
- Components: STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: NOTED SEVERAL CRACKS ACROSS DASHBOARD AND IS DISINTEGRATING. LEXUS NOT HELPFUL SUBSEQUENT STORIES ON ABC ACTION NEWS TAMPA OF KNOWN PROBLEM WITH DASHES. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-04
- VIN: JTJBT20X460
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, SEVERAL HAIRLINE CRACKS STARTED TO APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY LEXUS 2006 GX470. THESE CRACKS QUICKLY SPREAD AND ARE NOW COVERING MOST OF THE DASHBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE DASHBOARD FEELS LIKE IT IS MELTING OR HAS BECOME VERY STICKY TO THE TOUCH AS TINY LITTLE PIECES WILL CHIP AWAY OR INDENT AT THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH. THIS VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT WITH A CUSTOM SUNSHADE PURCHASED FROM LEXUS BEING USED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS JUST OVER 100,000 MILES WITH NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. LEXUS OF TAMPA BAY WAS CONTACTED IN OCTOBER OF 2013 AND I WAS TOLD BY A SERVICE MANAGER ([XXX]) THAT TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT THAT LEXUS WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE TO REPLACE. THE COST OF A NEW DASHBOARD QUOTED WAS $1822.26, NOT INCLUDING LABOR. THE CRACKS ARE STARTING TO DEVELOP INTO LARGER SPLITS WHICH ARE RUNNING THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE DASHBOARD AND ARE COVERING THE ENTIRE FACE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-06
- VIN: JTJBT20X960
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE LEATHERY TYPE MATERIAL THAT COVERS DASHBOARD IS MELTING. IT IS VERY SOFT TO THE TOUCH AND EXTREMELY HOT AND STICKY IN SUNLIGHT. THIS MATERIAL HAS CRACKS THAT CONTINUES TO SPLIT AROUND INSTRUMENT PANELS IN MY CAR. PLEASE HELP..... *TR
2006 Lexus Gx470 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2006 Lexus Gx470.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
- Consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
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Damon Reinger 2025-03-29
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my thoughts on this car. While I absolutely love it, I do have one small regret - ours doesn't have the kenetic dynamic suspension. In my opinion, it's a must-have option! I did notice that the fit and finish in our car isn't quite up to Lexus standards, but it's still a great car overall. One thing that really surprised me was the fuel economy - on a road trip, it can easily get upwards of 24mpg, and even on twisty roads it still gets about 17-19mpg. Thanks for listening!
Walton Wunsch 2025-03-22
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my GX470. Over the past 3-1/2 years, I've driven this vehicle for 66,000 miles. I bought it brand new in 11/2005 and I must say, it's been one of the best vehicles I've owned. In fact, it's rated #1 out of all the 20 vehicles I've owned over the years, including my wife's M-B. The built-quality is excellent and the reliability has been top-notch. I haven't had any issues with it and haven't needed any warranty work done. Just basic maintenance like oil changes, tires, and brakes have kept it running smoothly. The size is perfect for me, not too big and not too small. Although the mileage could be better, I love that the third row seats can be easily removed to provide added cargo space. I've only used the third row seat twice to accommodate visiting family kids. Thanks for reading!
Lionel Langworth 2025-03-19
We recently traded in our H2 for this fantastic SUV. This is our first Lexus and we absolutely adore it. It's spacious, has a great interior and exterior design, and the GX470 v8 has incredible power. The turning radius is impressive and the drive is incredibly smooth. We also love the woodgrain steering wheel, although we wish it were heated! Overall, it drives like a dream.
Jesus Fay 2025-03-14
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my GX after owning it for 7 months. I am still amazed at how smooth it drives! I chose this vehicle for its reliability, size, and comfort, as I have two large dogs. During my search for a new vehicle, I test drove every SUV out there, including BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, and Acura (which I was really in love with at first), but I ultimately chose the GX. I commute 100 miles a day for work and occasionally have to haul things around, so having a decent amount of room was great. The interior cabin is very spacious, and everything is well laid out for ease of use. Driving is a breeze, and the engine, which is quite strong, is also very quiet, especially during an idle. Thanks for listening!
Makenna Toy 2025-03-12
I owned a ML320 2000 and it was a good car. On 2/3/2006, I bought my GX470. Before purchasing this Lexus, I test drove the ML500, Porsche Cayenne, X5 4.4i and the Volvo SUV. I can honestly say that Lexus outshines its competitors. I was really impressed with the gas mileage and the comfort during long trips. The road noise is almost unnoticeable, making it an extremely quiet and comfortable ride. At 50k, it's definitely worth it. The only flaw in this GX is the 3 row seating, which is not very useful. However, if it's not included, rear passengers won't have access to installed rear air. For those interested in buying this GX, I suggest test driving other SUVs in its class before trying this one last.