2014 Lexus GX460

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Lexus GX460 has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is suspension problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: i am having issues with the brakes and ride height. right front is low in the suspension. materially lower than the left side. at downhill grade, brake pedal foes down but does not hold the car intermittent. *tr.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

SUSPENSION

3 complaints

38%

• I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AND RIDE HEIGHT. RIGHT FRONT IS LOW IN THE SUSPENSION. MATERIALLY LOWER THAN THE LEFT SIDE. AT DOWNHILL GRADE, BRAKE PEDAL FOES DOWN BUT DOES NOT HOLD THE CAR INTERMITTENT. *TR
• VEHICLE LEANS EXCESSIVELY TO THE RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE). WE FEEL THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. IT APPEARS TO PROMOTE PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES ON LEANING SIDE.LEXUS SAYS IT'S WITHIN IT'S SPECIFICATIONS. WE DID FIND OUT THE COMPANY , DEALER MANAGEMENT, SALES, AND SERVICE WAS FULLY AWARE OF THE DEFECT PRIOR TO
• AROUND 5000 MILES I NOTICED MY VEHICLE PULLING THE RIGHT. I TOOK THE CAR INTO LEXUS AND ASKED FOR IT TO BE REPAIRED. WHEN I PICKED THE CAR UP IT SEEMED BETTER BUT STILL NOT DRIVING STRAIGHT. I TOOK IT BACK AGAIN AND THEY REPAIRED IT AGAIN. BACK IN JULY AROUND 10000 MILES I NOTICED THE VEHIC

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AND RIDE HEIGHT. RIGHT FRONT IS LOW IN THE SUSPENSION. MATERIALLY LOWER THAN THE LEFT SIDE. AT DOWNHILL GRADE, BRAKE PEDAL FOES DOWN BUT DOES NOT HOLD THE CAR INTERMITTENT. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

13%

• I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AND RIDE HEIGHT. RIGHT FRONT IS LOW IN THE SUSPENSION. MATERIALLY LOWER THAN THE LEFT SIDE. AT DOWNHILL GRADE, BRAKE PEDAL FOES DOWN BUT DOES NOT HOLD THE CAR INTERMITTENT. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints

13%

• ENTIRE SUV LEANS 5 DEGREES TO RIGHT LEXUS SAYS IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE NO PLANS TO FIX IT. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ENTIRE SUV LEANS 5 DEGREES TO RIGHT LEXUS SAYS IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE NO PLANS TO FIX IT. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TIRES

1 complaints

13%

• BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRE BLOW OUT ON 2015 LEXUS GX460. SYSTEM WOULD NOT ALLOW 2015 GX460, SO ENTERED AS 2014. TIRE BLEW OUT SIDEWALL AT 70 MPH WITH NO TREAD DAMAGE OR PUNCTURE. PRESSURE WAS NOT LOW AS PER TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR. TIRE ONLY HAD 1300 MILES IN 3 MONTHS OF DRIVING NEW LEXUS GX460.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRE BLOW OUT ON 2015 LEXUS GX460. SYSTEM WOULD NOT ALLOW 2015 GX460, SO ENTERED AS 2014. TIRE BLEW OUT SIDEWALL AT 70 MPH WITH NO TREAD DAMAGE OR PUNCTURE. PRESSURE WAS NOT LOW AS PER TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR. TIRE ONLY HAD 1300 MILES IN 3 MONTHS OF DRIVING NEW LEXUS GX460. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

13%

• I JUST PURCHASED THIS USED 2014 LEXUS GX 460 WITH 27,500 MILES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT 40 MPH OR MORE I NOTICED THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT VIBRATION OR SHAKE,I TOOK IT INTO TO HAVE IT CHECK OUT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT MY ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE ARE GOOD AND THE SEAT VIBRATION THAT'S NORMAL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I JUST PURCHASED THIS USED 2014 LEXUS GX 460 WITH 27,500 MILES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT 40 MPH OR MORE I NOTICED THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT VIBRATION OR SHAKE,I TOOK IT INTO TO HAVE IT CHECK OUT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT MY ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE ARE GOOD AND THE SEAT VIBRATION THAT'S NORMAL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SUSPENSION: I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AND RIDE HEIGHT. RIGHT FRONT IS LOW IN THE SUSPENSION. MATERIALLY LOWER THAN THE LEFT SIDE. AT DOWNHILL GRADE, BRAKE PEDAL FOES DOWN BUT DOES NOT HOLD THE CAR INTERMITTENT. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES AND RIDE HEIGHT. RIGHT FRONT IS LOW IN THE SUSPENSION. MATERIALLY LOWER THAN THE LEFT SIDE. AT DOWNHILL GRADE, BRAKE PEDAL FOES DOWN BUT DOES NOT HOLD THE CAR INTERMITTENT. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: ENTIRE SUV LEANS 5 DEGREES TO RIGHT LEXUS SAYS IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE NO PLANS TO FIX IT. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TIRES: BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRE BLOW OUT ON 2015 LEXUS GX460. SYSTEM WOULD NOT ALLOW 2015 GX460, SO ENTERED AS 2014. TIRE BLEW OUT SIDEWALL AT 70 MPH WITH NO TREAD DAMAGE OR PUNCTURE. PRESSURE WAS NOT LOW AS PER TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR. TIRE ONLY HAD 1300 MILES IN 3 MONTHS OF DRIVING NEW LEXUS GX460.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)