AI Damage2006 Lexus GX470: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Lexus GX470 filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 28
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 29% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 29% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 11% of all complaints
- 4 Seat belts 11% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 7 Electrical system 4% of all complaints
- 8 Engine and cooling 4% of all complaints
- Air bags: 8 complaints (29% of all).
- Structure: 8 complaints (29% of all).
- Engine: 3 complaints (11% of all).
- Seat belts: 3 complaints (11% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (7% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 28 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle rolled backwards twice when it was removed from the tow truck. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 44,800.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,081 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 19% most complained about).
On average one model year of the GX470 has 30 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 28, about average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GX470?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, structure, engine. Total complaints: 28. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (11%), warning lights, check engine (7%), rollaway, parking brake (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Lexus GX470?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Lexus GX470 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.