Model year record

2003 Lexus GX470

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 64 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V088000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
3,666
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-10
Owners notified
2003-04-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE LEXUS LINK SYSTEM, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO LOCK ONE OF THE TWO LATCHES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MIDDLE ROW LEFT REAR SEAT (LARGER SIDE OF THE BENCH SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER). DUE TO THE THICKNESS OF THE LEXUS LINK SYSTEM STORAGE CASE, THE STOPPER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT IS SLIGHTLY ELEVATED. THIS ELEVATED POSITION MISALIGNS THE LATCH TO THE STRIKER.

Safety 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 PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LLS CASE PANELS AROUND THE SEAT STOPPER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-888-333-9376.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V031000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
5,878
Reported to NHTSA
2003-02-11
Owners notified
2003-04-10

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) DATA WAS PRINTED ON THE CERTIFICATION REGULATION LABEL. THE GVWR IS INCORRECTLY REFLECTED ON THE LABEL AS 6,100 LBS. THE CORRECT GVWR SHOULD BE 6,000 LBS.

Safety risk

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT MEET THE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN THE REGULATIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

AS EACH LABEL IS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SPECIFIC, OWNERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THEIR LOCAL LEXUS DEALER FIRST TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR THE CORRECTED LABEL. ONCE THE LABEL HAS ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE OWNER WILL BE CONTACTED FOR LABEL REPLACEMENT. OWNER BEGAN APRIL 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: driveline: driveshaft52,000 mi
Unknown or other528,478 mi
Power train412,417 mi
Vehicle speed control4105,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3105,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission32,500 mi
Service brakes3183,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3900 mi
Structure357,000 mi
Structure: body3150,000 mi
Suspension3110,000 mi
Suspension: front3200 mi
Air bags2104,805 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2100 mi
Power train: axle assembly215 mi
Steering2200 mi
Electrical system193,031 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline18,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Exterior lighting1230,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline193,031 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system18,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1168,667 mi
Power train: driveline115 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)115 mi
Steering: column1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system131,540 mi
Visibility: windshield13,000 mi

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.