Is the 2007 Lexus GX470 reliable?

Compared with other GX470 years, 2007 carries a complaint index of 50 and ranks 3rd worst of 5 years tracked, giving it a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GX470?

NHTSA complaints point to the engine and structure/body as the top problem areas, each making up 26% of complaints, followed by brakes at 22%.

Does the 2007 Lexus GX470 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2007 GX470, though nearby model years 2005 and 2006 each had one recall.

Which Lexus GX470 model year should I avoid instead of 2007?

NHTSA data rates 2005 and 2008 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75 respectively, both worse than the 2007 model's index of 50.

At what mileage do 2007 GX470 problems typically show up?

Median mileage at failure across all complaints for this year is 60,000 miles, though engine issues showed up earlier at a median of 51,000 miles.

2007 Lexus GX470 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2007 Lexus GX470 has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 3rd worst out of 5 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Owners reported 27 complaints, mostly involving the engine (26%) and structure/body (26%), with 5 crashes and no recalls filed for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 50/100; #3 of 5 GX470 years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 27; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 5; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 2
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2006; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 15; 14 city / 18 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 2 / 0

2007 Lexus GX470 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 Lexus GX470 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 14 MPG
Highway: 18 MPG
Combined: 15 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $5,300; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other GX470 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	Avoid	100	30	1	15
2006	Good	25	28	1	15
2007	Caution	50	27	0	15
2008	Avoid	75	13	0	15
2009	No verdict	0	1	0	15

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Lexus GX470 reliable?: Compared with other GX470 years, 2007 carries a complaint index of 50 and ranks 3rd worst of 5 years tracked, giving it a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus GX470?: NHTSA complaints point to the engine and structure/body as the top problem areas, each making up 26% of complaints, followed by brakes at 22%.
Does the 2007 Lexus GX470 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2007 GX470, though nearby model years 2005 and 2006 each had one recall.
Which Lexus GX470 model year should I avoid instead of 2007?: NHTSA data rates 2005 and 2008 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75 respectively, both worse than the 2007 model's index of 50.
At what mileage do 2007 GX470 problems typically show up?: Median mileage at failure across all complaints for this year is 60,000 miles, though engine issues showed up earlier at a median of 51,000 miles.