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Is the Lexus LX Reliable?

2000–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

90/100
Excellent

Reliability Score

12
Total Recalls
20
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Lexus LX Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202611——
94
Excellent
202512——
93
Excellent
202412——
93
Excellent
202328——
82
Excellent
202224——
86
Excellent
2021————Not enough data
2020————Not enough data
201921——
89
Excellent
201822——
88
Excellent
201710——
95
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the LX Compares to Similar Vehicles

Lexus LX90/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The LX scores 20 points above the average luxury — a strong result.

Known Lexus LX Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
5
SERVICE BRAKES
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
SUSPENSION
1

Based on 20 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lexus LX reliable?+

The Lexus LX scores 90/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 12 recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year LX is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2017 LX achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a LX last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Lexus LX owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used LX will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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