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Lexus GX problems by year

Owners have filed 176 complaints about the Lexus GX since 2003, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 20 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
176
Recalls
5
Worst year
2004
Best year
2022
Model years
2003-2026

Lexus GX years to avoid

No model year of the Lexus GX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Lexus GX years

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Lexus GX complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200320052010201520202026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Lexus GX problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    36
  • Airbags
    21
  • Engine
    18
  • Electrical
    18
  • Suspension
    16
  • Driver assistance
    16
  • Brakes
    16
  • Visibility
    13
  • Transmission
    13
  • Fuel system
    11
  • Tires
    7
  • Acceleration
    7

Lexus GX problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-2Steering00
2025-13Body20
2024-20Electrical41
2023-6Brakes00
2022-5Brakes01Fewest complaints
2021-4Driver assistance00
2020-4Brakes00
2019-8Fuel system12,00000
2018-2Airbags00
2017-6Body00Fewest complaints
2016-3Airbags01
2015-3Electrical00
2014-16Electrical23,00003
2013-10Fuel system00
2012-3Airbags00
2011-11Airbags01
2010-7Driver assistance01Fewest complaints
2008-2Acceleration01
2007-12Body130,00000
2006-11Body121,00001
2005-3Body00
2004-20Body85,00001
2003-5Acceleration01

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Lexus GX

What years of the Lexus GX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Lexus GX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Lexus GX?

2022, 2017 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 6 and 7).

What is the most common problem with the Lexus GX?

Body, with 36 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (21) and engine (18).

How many recalls does the Lexus GX have?

5 recalls between 2003 and 2026. The 2024 model year has the most, with 4.

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