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Lexus GX repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (28%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 83 repairs.
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Lexus GX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (26%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in Utah, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

23000 mi
alignment 

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2017 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Nov 2021

30380 mi

C $1200
Rear brake pads worn and Differential fluid replaced. 

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2016 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

62000 mi

US $300
Rusted skid plate bolts 

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2014 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in New York, United States
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

35000 mi

US $300
brake rotors also heat shield reattachment (unrelated to brakes) 
Lexus GX in Hawaii, United States
Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Aug 2021

76000 mi

US $800
Replaced due to normal wear and tear 

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2013 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

150040 mi

C $700
Motor blower replacement. 
Lexus GX in Florida, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

96000 mi
Rear antenna was leaking. Appears to have come loose. There was quite a bit of water getting into the rear cargo area. Repaired by carmax under the 30 day agreement. 
Oct 2018

100000 mi

US $100
Rear door handle broke when being opened by my 8 year old girl! We were pretty surprised. 
Jun 2022

169000 mi

US $200
Caliper slide pins stuck on right rear causing uneven wear. The rotor was gouged and I replaced with stoptech parts from rock auto. 

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2012 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in Missouri, United States
- Aug 2017
Jun 2016

46000 mi
Headliner coming loose and rattling Roof rail trim coming loose esp when wet 
Aug 2017

57000 mi
Brakes don’t seem to grip enough and car easily creeps at stop lights etc. Was advised brakes are fine and this is a common complaint they’ve heard before. 

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2011 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

301-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2016 - Aug 2019
Oct 2016

61700 mi
Replace Bank 1 and Bank 2 secondary air switching valve assemblies with gaskets, and secondary air pump assembly. Was reimbursed by Lexus for expenses, and part and repair now covered under extended warranty. 

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2009 Lexus GX

Engine not specified

Lexus GX in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Aug 2017

118420 mi

C $1000
All 4 O2 sensors were replaced 

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2009 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in Utah, United States
Oct 2020 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

172160 mi

US $950
Serpentine belt and tensioners replaced. 

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2008 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2024
Oct 2021

192000 mi

US $3149
Replaced the window switch on each door Door Lock Actuators. Remove & Replace. Door Lock Actuator Motor Door Lock Assembly right front Axle Assembly. Remove & Replace. 
Apr 2022

195000 mi

US $1844
Remove & Replace Power Steering Pump Perform power steering fluid exchange. Replaced the front brake pads and rotors 
Nov 2023

204000 mi

US $650
Remove & Replace Power Steering Line Return Line/Hose 
Lexus GX in Utah, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

148000 mi

US $1200
Replaced hvac core behind dash; lots of labor 

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2007 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

131000 mi
Known issue of Dashboard plastic cracking. 
Jan 2022

159000 mi

US $25
Check Engine light on. Code reader indicates minor Evap leak. Bought new Gas Cap@Lexus dealer. Second one in 3 years. 
Lexus GX in Nebraska, United States
- Jul 2008
Jul 2008

12000 mi
Modified transmission so the clunk disappeared. 
Lexus GX in Oregon, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

115000 mi

US $326
LF CV Boot had torn and axle was taking in dirt. Would have liked to have had OE Axle re greased and rebooted, but no one seems to do this anymore. Replaced with a CARDONE Select new axle. 

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2006 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in Colorado, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017

176000 mi
I needed to repair my TPS system and that needed to be updated. 
Lexus GX in Michigan, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

141000 mi

US $3500
Ac failed. Needed considerable repair and replacement. 
Lexus GX in California, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

94000 mi

US $1600
water pump 
Lexus GX in Georgia, United States
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018
Nov 2017

123500 mi

US $2200
timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt replaced radiator replaced 
Lexus GX in Texas, United States
Dec 2015 - Oct 2017
Jul 2017

156000 mi

US $567
Car was very bouncy due to worn out rear air spring. Bought an sir air suspension conversion kit (with regular springs) and had a third party install it. 
Lexus GX in Washington, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2018

137000 mi
calipers 
Lexus GX in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

128000 mi
rr axle seal leaking, replaced 
Lexus GX in Illinois, United States
Apr 2016 - Aug 2016
Jun 2016

113000 mi

US $2000
A pump 
Lexus GX in Michigan, United States
Dec 2015 - May 2022
Aug 2016

147000 mi

US $356
AC not working, leak in refrigerant tubing which was repaired. 
Jan 2022

217500 mi

US $350
suspension not working correctly, no parts replaced. 
Lexus GX in Louisiana, United States
Jul 2016 - Mar 2017
Dec 2016

114000 mi

US $500
1 side of rear air spring (suspension), both air springs were replaced 
Lexus GX in Colorado, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

75000 mi

US $1000
Struts 
Lexus GX in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

161000 mi

US $468
Replaced leaking radiator and new thermostat. 
Mar 2018

173000 mi

US $950
Replaced shocks and swapped rear air suspension to conventional coil springs 
Lexus GX in Texas, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2022
Mar 2017

148000 mi

US $320
Right rear air bag replaced because it was leaking. A collapsed airbag is miserable on a long drive. Get it fixed before a trip. 
Mar 2022

212000 mi

US $500
Replaced pads and rotors for all 4 wheels.  Still need to replace back left caliper due to sticking. 

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2005 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

189000 mi

US $6000
Replaced all shocks and one ball joint asssembly. Truck has been used extensively off road and things had loosened up. 
Apr 2017

196000 mi

US $1000
Air pump malfunctioned, setting off a Christmas display of warning lights on the dash. Dealer wanted nearly $3k to replace it. Independent shop can do it for much less. 
May 2017

196000 mi

US $100
replaced the driving/fog light assemblies that had clouded over 
Sep 2017

198000 mi

US $1000
Replace malfunctioning A/C compressor 
Lexus GX in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2016 - Aug 2020
Feb 2016

26000 mi
Secondary air pump valve stuck open. Did not affect drivability besides CEL which sent the car into limp mode sometimes. 
Jul 2016

129700 mi

US $30
Coolant coming out from reservoir 
Nov 2016

133700 mi

US $350
Vehicle was misfiring/ rough engine. Shop could not duplicate problem. They replaced spark plugs and used a fuel system cleaner just in case. 
Aug 2017

141000 mi

US $200
Front pads and calipers replaced after latter seized. 
Lexus GX in Oregon, United States
Mar 2015 - Jan 2018
Nov 2016

170500 mi

US $3500
Had to replace secondary air pump and 3 check valve sensors.  Also replaced starter and had front brake pads replaced 
Lexus GX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

183900 mi

C $2000
Radiator Leak and Water pump bearing Brake Calipers 
Feb 2017

190340 mi

C $1500
Rear passenger side wheel bearing replaced 
Apr 2017

202740 mi

C $750
Warning lights. Some valves needed to be changed. 
May 2022

285200 mi

C $500
Height sensors have failed, leading to bottoming of the suspension. 
Lexus GX in Michigan, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2016
Dec 2015

98000 mi

US $800
Bad front passenger wheel bearing Ball joint and Lower control arm needed to be replaced 
Lexus GX in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
Feb 2016

75600 mi
power steering pump failed due to not being reinstalled properly after timing chain replacement. Dealer covered all costs with a very red face 
Lexus GX in Arizona, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

105000 mi

US $3000
leaky radiator replaced Rear shocks worn out/non-fuctional 
Lexus GX in Kentucky, United States
- Feb 2012
Feb 2012

47000 mi

US $1250
Height sensors on both rear wheels for OEM adjustable air suspension needed to be replaced because they both died. Without proper functioning, the rear air suspension is inactive making the ride extremely rough and uncomfortable. 
Lexus GX in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Jan 2018
Jan 2015

91000 mi

US $940
Rear airsprings replaced at 91k miles, passenger side airspring malfunctioned and was stuck in maxed-out position. Airsprings not leaking, but recommended replacing both airsprings. Effectively no suspension in rear until repaired. 
Jan 2018

124000 mi

US $900
Shop found play in steering and suspension, replaced worn wheel bearings. 30k service Power steering pump leaking at seals, replaced by shop. 
Lexus GX in Missouri, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

133000 mi

US $150
Alternator went bad 
Lexus GX in Illinois, United States
- Sep 2008
Sep 2008

26700 mi
Replaced rear driveshaft assembly 
Lexus GX in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2013 - Jan 2022
Jul 2013

86000 mi

US $100
Check rear suspension-cleaning drive height sensor connections. 
Nov 2017

109000 mi

US $1525
new pads rotors hand break handle CV Boot Replacement.  Front and Rear Pads and Rotors, Brake Fluid Flush,  E Brake lever repair 
Sep 2021

118000 mi

US $500
Parking brake parts replaced and adjusted 
Nov 2021

118000 mi
Parking Brake adjusted. 
Lexus GX in Missouri, United States
Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

177000 mi

US $1000
Replaced rear air suspension with coils. Removed air suspension completely. 

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2004 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in California, United States
- Jun 2010
Jun 2010

92000 mi

US $750
Replaced leaky radiator 
Lexus GX in Georgia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

129000 mi

US $1200
Replaced both passenger side catalytic converters and O2 sensors. 

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2003 Lexus GX 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

Lexus GX in Texas, United States
- Sep 2007
Sep 2007

40000 mi
transmission hopping at a stop - repaired under waranty... 

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