LX (J100)
Data covers 3 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Lexus LX, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000-2007 Lexus LX
On a used 2000-2007 Lexus LX, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (15), the steering (12) and the brakes (12). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on the 2000-2007 Lexus LX about the electrical system.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2000-2007 Lexus LX about the steering.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2000-2007 Lexus LX about the brakes.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2000-2007 Lexus LX about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2000-2007 Lexus LX about the body and structure.
Recalls (4)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 LEXUS LX470 VEHICLES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT IS SUCH THAT THE SNAP RING ON THE SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPACT TO THE FRONT WHEELS. IF THE SNAP RING BECOMES DISENGAGED AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS THEN REPEATEDLY TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION, OVER TIME THE STEERING SHAFT MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT MEET LUMINOUS INTENSITY STANDARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2007 Lexus LX complaints?
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2007 Lexus LX. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the steering and the brakes.
Is the 2000-2007 Lexus LX a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2007 Lexus LX. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2007 Lexus LX have?
NHTSA has 98 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2007 Lexus LX as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2007 Lexus LX?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2000-2007 Lexus LX vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Lexus LX?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the steering and the brakes, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the LX have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000-2007 Lexus LX. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 98 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.