Owners have filed 12 complaints
about the 2006 Lexus GX with NHTSA between 2013 and 2025.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 9 of 9 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 32
Against the median year of the Lexus GX. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 0
0% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2006 Lexus GX
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Body & Structure
541.7%
Median failure at 121,000 miles
Other & Unspecified
18.3%
Median failure at 182,000 miles
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
18.3%
Median failure at 65,000 miles
Seats
18.3%
Lights
18.3%
Suspension
18.3%
Median failure at 101,151 miles
Airbags
18.3%
Median failure at 120,000 miles
Electrical System
18.3%
Median failure at 65,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
50,000 – 74,999 miles
225.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
450.0%
150,000+ miles
225.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 2013peak 2Apr 2025
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Santa Ana, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norwood, OH
SEATS
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Theodore, AL
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 182,000 milesLackawanna, NY
UNKNOWN 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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesGrand Ledge, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY
SIGNIFICANT FRAME COMPROMISED DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST. REAR CROSSMEMBER COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
NHTSA complaint #11328811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,000 milesTheodore, AL
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesAustin, TX
AIR BAGS
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesAustin, TX
STRUCTURE: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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
EXTERIOR 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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,151 milesGarden Grove, CA
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION PROBLEM ON THE 2006 LEXUS GX470 BECOME VERY BUMPY
NHTSA complaint #10787845 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesWest Bloomfield, MI
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.
NHTSA complaint #10556149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesWest Bloomfield, MI
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10556149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.