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Lexus LX problems by year

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the Lexus LX since 1999, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2023 model year has 14 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
63
Recalls
6
Worst year
2023
Model years
1999-2026

Lexus LX years to avoid

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

Best Lexus LX years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Lexus LX complaints by model year

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

19992005201020202026

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Lexus LX problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    22
  • Brakes
    12
  • Fuel system
    6
  • Electrical
    5
  • Suspension
    4
  • Steering
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Airbags
    4
  • Transmission
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3
  • Acceleration
    3

Lexus LX problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2026-1Brakes10
2024-4Engine40
2023-14Engine50
2022-5Engine50
2020-1Visibility00
2018-2Brakes00
2017-1Fuel system00
2013-3Suspension00
2010-2Acceleration00
2008-3Electrical00
2007-1Fuel system00
2006-6Lights00
2005-1Body00
2004-6Airbags00
2003-2Body00
2000-6Brakes211,50000
1999-5Brakes00

Recalls 6

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Questions about the Lexus LX

What years of the Lexus LX should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Lexus LX?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Lexus LX?

Engine, with 22 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (12) and fuel system (6).

How many recalls does the Lexus LX have?

6 recalls between 1999 and 2026. The 2023 model year has the most, with 5.

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