FaultScore

Lexus LX problems

Owners have filed 79 complaints about the Lexus LX with NHTSA across model years 1999 to 2026. More of them are about the engine & cooling than anything else.

Every Lexus LX year, graded

The grade compares each year against the rest of this model's own run — never against another car. Click any bar or row to open that year's report.

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Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded
Year Grade Complaints Crashes Fires Median miles Most reported
2026 1 0 0 Brakes
2024 3 0 0 Engine & Cooling
2023 18 0 0 Engine & Cooling
2022 6 0 0 Engine & Cooling
2020 1 0 0 Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2018 2 0 0 Brakes
2017 1 0 0 Fuel & Propulsion
2013 5 0 0 Suspension
2010 2 0 0 Electrical System
2008 4 0 0 Engine & Cooling
2007 1 0 0 Fuel & Propulsion
2006 7 0 0 Lights
2005 1 0 0 Body & Structure
2004 7 0 0 Airbags
2003 4 0 0 Body & Structure
2000 8 0 0 211,500 Brakes
1999 8 0 3 112,500 Brakes

What breaks on a Lexus LX

Across every model year on file. Follow a row for that part's complaints and the year it was worst.

Engine & Cooling 20 25.3%

Worst in 2023

Brakes 12 15.2%

Worst in 2000

Fuel & Propulsion 6 7.6%

Worst in 2023

Electrical System 5 6.3%

Worst in 2006

Other & Unspecified 5 6.3%

Worst in 2008

Airbags 4 5.1%

Worst in 2004

Body & Structure 4 5.1%

Worst in 2003

Suspension 4 5.1%

Worst in 2013

Lights 4 5.1%

Worst in 2006

Steering 3 3.8%

Worst in 2004

Acceleration & Cruise Control 3 3.8%

Worst in 2000

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 2.5%

Worst in 2006

Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance 2 2.5%

Worst in 2022

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 1.3%

Worst in 2020

Complaints filed over time

Every complaint about every Lexus LX, by the month it reached NHTSA.

Nov 2006 peak 6 Aug 2026

Compare the Lexus LX

Side by side on complaint history. Remember that raw totals track how many were sold as much as how good they were.