2004 Lexus GX: common problems and reliability
One of the worst GX years.
One of the Lexus GX years to avoid. All GX years
85 owner complaints, most about structure. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2004 GX?The 2004 Lexus GX has 85 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are structure and air bags.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Lexus GX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GX years only. How we score it
Is 2004 a good year for the GX?
Across the 24 GX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2009) to 85 (2004). With 85 complaints, the 2004 GX sits above the model's median of 13.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2004 GX
air bags:side/window
Campaign 16V065000Toyota 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. The previous-generation GX 460 (model years up to 2023) is overwhelmingly praised for its legendary reliability, proven V8 powertrain, comfortable and durable luxury, and high long-term value.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GX. See the full GX owner picture and every model year.
Other GX model years
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