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1999-2026 · 7 model years

Lexus LX Problems by year

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the Lexus LX across 7 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5), while 1999, 2000 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age19995 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1999
Complaints
11
Recalls
6
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

LX complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20260100-C
20250200-C
20240400-D
20230500-C
20220500-C
20006000BrakesA
19995001BrakesA

Most common LX problems

Lexus LX recalls 6

Latest LX complaints

2000 Lexus LXWheels & tires

Tire size is a P275 / 70 / R18 On 10/11/2025 I experienced a belt separation on my driver side rear tire which resulted in a noticeable bulge in the tread area. I had similar issues with two other matching tires in this set and one of them blew out leading to a rapid loss of air. I am sure if I wouldn't have been hyper-aware of early tell tale signs of this potential issue from the previous incidents, this tire may have also blown out on me. This is three out of the five General ATP tires in this set of five that have failed from the same belt separation issue.

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11693882
2000 Lexus LXBrakes

A rapid discharge of brake fluid occurred from the abs valve body on the master cylinder. I drove the vehicle that day and parked it in the driveway. About an hour later I went out to move it and when I did there was a large puddle where it was parked. I looked under the vehicle and fluid was dripping off the frame rail onto the ground. When I opened the hood I could see fluid dripping at about a drip a second from below the master cylinder/abs valve body. The drip rate was dependent on the key being in the 'on' position and the booster pump running. Upon closer inspection the drip appears to possibly be coming from a port on the bottom of the abs valve body.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11382987
1999 Lexus LXBrakes

Sudden onset of brake failure; dash lights came on and then brakes failed. Luckily, was in a parking lot and wife was going about 20 mph. Dealer replaced master cylinder; defective brake booster failure at 216k.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11316502
1999 Lexus LXBrakes

There was no indication of a expected total brake failure while driving the vehicle. But when it did occur, we did have a cel come one and luckily, wife was in a parking lot and driving slowly. This had been my wife/daughter's main means of moving around. Had they been on the highway, it would have resulted in injuries with the unknown signs that the brakes would fail completely. Had to have the dealer address and repair the issue. Seems that this is an issue noted on several websites with this model and the...

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toyota equivalent land cruiser. Lots of people continue to drive this popular vehicle, and if it is not addressed, will result in some injuries. Toyota needs to address this problem to prevent further occurrences.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11267967
2000 Lexus LXBrakes

Owner of a newly acquired '00 lx470 from toyota/lexus. When I purchased the car, it passed safety and mechanic inspection. After owning for less than 4 months, I was driving home on street roads. The abs light comes on suddenly, and I hear a high-pitched beeping noise from the dash. Within 5 minutes of driving, I am moving about 30 mph when the brakes go out-completely. As in, pedal to the floor with no slowing. Was forced to bring the vehicle to a stop with the emergency brake, thankfully with no injuries or...

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crash. Went to get a professional inspection and was informed that my brake master cylinder/actuator had failed. This repair is very costly, and has so far amounted to nearly 5k to fix. Unsure as to how toyota has not received criticism for this potential danger yet. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11255741
2000 Lexus LXBrakes

Hi there. Have been a later owner of a '00 lx470 with roughly 250k miles. Early on in my ownership--with the vehicle in motion and no prior warning-- the abs light comes on and a loud beeping noise starts. Within 5 minutes of driving, the brake pedal suddenly goes dead (pushes all the way to the floor), and I was forced to bring the car to a safe stop with the emergency brake. The current repair for this has been costly and difficult--with a professional shop inspection informing me that my master cylinder/actuator has failed. Thankful no damage was caused to other vehicles. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11255740

Questions about the Lexus LX

Which Lexus LX years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (6), 1999 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1999 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Lexus LX years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2000, 1999 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other LX years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Lexus LX problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (7), engine & cooling (2), equipment & accessories (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Lexus LX have?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Lexus LX model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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