2011 Lexus Gx Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Lexus Gx.

20102012
Complaints
15
per 10K Sold
12.9
US Sales
11,609
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2011 Lexus Gx Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#24 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Lexus Gx.

Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2011 Lexus Gx — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Lexus Gx reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2011 Lexus Gx has 15 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Lexus Gx?
Top reported problems: Airbags (4 complaints); Engine Problems (4 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2011 Lexus Gx?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Lexus Gx include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Lexus Gx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Lexus Gx as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Lexus Gx?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Gx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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