Model year
2004 Lexus GX
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2004 Lexus GX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 65 complaints under GX 470. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (7), SUSPENSION (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 5 complaints
- 2004 20 complaints
- 2005 3 complaints
- 2006 11 complaints
- 2007 12 complaints
- 2008 2 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 7 complaints
- 2011 11 complaints
- 2012 3 complaints
- 2013 10 complaints
- 2014 15 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
- 2017 6 complaints
- 2018 2 complaints
- 2019 8 complaints
- 2020 4 complaints
- 2021 3 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
- 2024 20 complaints
- 2025 13 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| GX 470 | 1 | 65 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 470 · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Lexus GX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.