general problems of the 2003 Lexus GX470

Three problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2003 Lexus GX470. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2018

Rear suspension arm broke a way from a frame section that appears rotted. No other rust on vehicle. This happened while driving on smooth road and made very difficult to control. Scared to think if this happened at highway speed. Again. . This is a clean. . No rust vehicle.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2016

Frame is rotting from inside out, excessive corrosion on an otherwise spotless vehicle. This is a known issue that was common to the early/mid 2000's Toyota tundra, tacoma, and 4runner, the latter of which shares frame components. Toyota, for whatever reason, covered the tundra and tacoma through recalls, but so far has not done a recall on the 4runner or Gx470.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2004

While driving 40 mph vehicle vibrated violently.


Other Suspension related problems of the 2003 Lexus GX470



GX470 Service Bulletins
GX470 Safety Recalls