Used Lexus GX: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 53 complaints across these 8 years; the 2024 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2025
Most reported: suspension
7 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2024
Most complaintsMost reported: electrical
13 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2023
Most reported: brakes
5 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2022
Most reported: brakes
7 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2021
Fewest complaintsFew owner complaints
1 complaint0 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Few owner complaints
4 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most reported: fuel system
8 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: suspension
8 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the GX from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |||||
| Electrical | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 4 |
GX generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Third generation
2024–2024
Second generation
2010–2023
2014 update: New spindle grille design; New LED headlamps; LED daytime running lights standard
2020 update: Redesigned spindle grille; New triple-beam LED headlamps; New Off-Road package available
Mileages where GX problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
