What breaks most · 1999 to 2026 model years
Lexus LX problems by year
Owners have filed 61 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Lexus LX across model years 1999 to 2026. Three years stand out: 2023 for engine complaints, 2000 for brakes complaints and 2004 for steering complaints. The quietest years are 2005, 2007 and 2017.
- Years to check closely: 2023, 2000, 2004
- Fewest complaints: 2005, 2007, 2017
- Complaints on file
- 611999 to 2026, all trims
- Worst year
- 202313 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 01 fires · 0 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 195kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 15Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Brakes (3) | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | Brakes (4) | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Body and structure (2) | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | Steering (2) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Body and structure (1) | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | Exterior lighting (2) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Fuel system (1) | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Unknown or other (1) | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Electrical system (1) | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Suspension (2) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Fuel system (1) | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Brakes (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Wipers and visibility (1) | |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | Engine and cooling (4) | |
| 13 | 0 | 5 | Engine (8) | |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | Electrical system (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | Brakes (1) |
What fails on the 2023 Lexus LX
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 62% |
8 | 0 | Shop all engine parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 23% |
3 | 0 | Shop all engine and cooling parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 15% |
2 | 0 | Shop all fuel system parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| BrakesBrake pads, rotors and calipers | 8% |
1 | 0 | Shop all brakes parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Seats | 8% |
1 | 0 | — |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 8% |
1 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Backup camera and sensorsCameras and park sensors | 8% |
1 | 0 | Shop all backup camera and sensors parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Air bags | 8% |
1 | 0 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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I have had several incidents of having to accelerate quickly and the engine stalled out. i reported it to the dealership and they claimed they could not recreate it and sent me on my way. Now that there is a supposed recall I would like to get my motor replaced or at least scheduled asap
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Lexus LX years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2023, 2000, 2004 carry the most filings on the Lexus LX. The 2023 alone has 13 complaints, led by engine.
What is the most common Lexus LX problem?
On the 2023 model year, the most-reported component is engine with 8 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Lexus LX problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Lexus LX complaints that include mileage is about 195,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.