2006 Lexus GX

10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

1. Filed Apr 18, 2025Failure Feb 1, 2025Santa Ana, CABody

   I am reporting a serious paint peeling and delamination issue on my 2006 Lexus GX470, painted in Blizzard Pearl (paint code 070). The clear coat and base coat are separating from the body, especially on the hood, roof, and other exposed panels. The paint is flaking off in large sections and continues to deteriorate. Lexus and Toyota have acknowledged this as a known manufacturing defect for several vehicles painted in Blizzard Pearl under Customer Support Program ZKG. However, my vehicle was not included in the recall or program despite showing the exact same failure pattern and paint code. This paint issue significantly affects the safety of the vehicle’s structure (exposing metal to the elements) and visibility, and may impact resale and long-term durability. This is clearly a widespread issue that should be addressed for all affected vehicles, regardless of production year.

   NHTSA complaint 11655516
2. Filed Mar 29, 2025Failure Mar 29, 2025Norwood, OHSeats

   After removing the third row seating mechanism, it was noticed that significant rust has occured at the forward mounting point for the hinge device around the welds and heat affected zone of the mounting bracket. No rust was visible from the wheel well due to the textured undercoating until the undercoating was removed. Rust had penetrated through the body and seat mount, resulting in a potentially unsafe condition for third row passengers. Recommend owners have this area checked on a regular basis to prevent safety concerns and remediate corrosion as necessary.

   NHTSA complaint 11651507
3. Filed Sep 4, 2020Failure Mar 14, 2020Theodore, ALBody

   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!

   NHTSA complaint 11353236
4. Filed Aug 29, 2020Failure Jul 12, 2020182,000 milesLackawanna, NYUnknown or other

   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

   NHTSA complaint 11352018
5. Filed Jun 14, 2020Failure Jun 11, 2020150,000 milesGrand Ledge, MIBody

   SIGNIFICANT FRAME COMPROMISED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. REAR CROSSMEMBER COMPLETELY DESTROYED.

   NHTSA complaint 11328811
6. Filed Jan 6, 2020Failure Aug 1, 2019121,000 milesTheodore, ALBody

   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.

   NHTSA complaint 11297506
7. Filed Sep 3, 2019Failure Mar 1, 2019120,000 milesAustin, TXAir bags, Body

   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

   NHTSA complaint 11253054
8. Filed May 6, 2016Failure Feb 23, 2015Houston, TXExterior lighting

   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.

   NHTSA complaint 10863604
9. Filed Nov 2, 2015Failure Oct 8, 2014101,151 milesGarden Grove, CASuspension

   SUSPENSION PROBLEM ON THE 2006 LEXUS GX470 BECOME VERY BUMPY

   NHTSA complaint 10787845
10. Filed Dec 16, 2013Failure Oct 31, 201365,000 milesWest Bloomfield, MIExternal/pedestrian alert, Electrical system

    THE BACKUP CAMERA GOES IN AND OUT WHEN BACKING UP IT GOES PICTURE TO BLACK RANDOMLY TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT EVEN THAT WHEN I TOOK IT THERE IT WAS JUST SHOWING US A BLACK SCREEN THAT THE SERVICE ADVISER SAW AND MY TRUCK IS OUT WARRANTY SO I WOULD BE PAYING FOR THE SERVICE I A MEMBER OF A COUPLE BIG LEXUS OWNER FORMS AND I AM NOT TO ONLY ONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME ISSUE RANGING FROM 2004 TILL 2009 GX'S. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10556149