1996 Lexus LX450Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1996 Lexus LX450, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Lexus LX450 has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic31
Suspension32
Air bags11
Equipment11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1996 Lexus LX450 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other LX450 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LX450 median. How we score

'96'97'98'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LX450 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

HAVING TO REPLACE THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR. REPLACED AT 28,000 MILES NOW AGAIN AT 34,000 MILES. DO NOT RIDE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING. SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALER SAID THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK BECAUSE OF IT'S WEIGHT. YET, DEALER IS CHARGING ME FOR REPAIRS !!!
Complaint 706904 · May 26, 1999

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