2004 Lexus Lx Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Lexus Lx.

20032005
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 Lexus Lx Problems

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

#12 complaints

Airbags

#22 complaints

Steering Defects

#31 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Lexus Lx.

Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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2004 Lexus Lx — FAQ

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

Is the 2004 Lexus Lx reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2004 Lexus Lx has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Lexus Lx?
Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints); Fuel System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2004 Lexus Lx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Lexus Lx 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 2004 Lexus Lx?
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 Lx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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