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Lexus Lx Problems

The Lexus LX is a full-size luxury SUV based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, known for exceptional off-road capability and premium refinement. With 130 total complaints spread across many years, service brake and engine issues are the primary concerns. Complaints are distributed relatively evenly across production years, suggesting consistent rather than year-specific issues. This flagship SUV offers durability with moderate documented reliability concerns.

130
Total Complaints
12
Total Recalls
17
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2005 2007 2017

Common Problem Categories

Service Brakes 22
Engine 14
Unknown Or Other 10
Engine And Engine Cooling 10
Suspension 8

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 2 1 0 0 Good
2024 2 3 0 0 Good
2023 12 4 0 0 Below Average
2022 12 4 0 0 Below Average
2020 2 0 0 0 Good
2018 4 0 0 0 Average
2017 2 0 0 0 Good
2013 10 0 0 0 Average
2010 4 0 0 0 Average
2008 8 0 0 0 Average
2007 2 0 0 0 Good
2006 14 0 0 0 Below Average
2005 2 0 0 0 Good
2004 14 0 0 0 Below Average
2003 8 0 0 0 Average
2000 16 0 0 0 Below Average
1999 16 0 0 6 Below Average

Lexus Lx Years to Avoid

2000, 1999, 2006

Best Lexus Lx Years

2025, 2024, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Lexus LX?

Service brake problems lead with 22 complaints, followed by engine issues (14 complaints), engine and cooling concerns (10 complaints), and suspension problems (8 complaints).

Which Lexus LX model years should I avoid?

The 2000 and 1999 model years each have 16 complaints, while 2006 and 2004 each have 14 complaints. These years show slightly elevated issues compared to others.

What are the best years for the Lexus LX?

The 2025, 2024, and 2020 model years each have only 2 complaints, making them the most reliable choices. Several other years also show only 2 complaints each.

Is the Lexus LX reliable for a full-size luxury SUV?

The LX has moderate reliability with complaints spread across many years. With 130 total complaints across 17+ years of production, this averages to relatively few issues per year compared to other luxury SUVs.