2010 Lexus GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 14, 2024 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GX years
Not enough data 10th of 24 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Lexus GX. That ranks 10th out of 24 GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus GX
Tactical Beige + Black Lexus GX 550 VJA252 Overtrail SUV. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Lexus GX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2 · ~625 mi
Power Train1
Service Brakes1 · ~25,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~2,000 mi
Steering1 · ~25,000 mi
Traction Control System1 · ~2,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags229%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)229%625——
Power Train114%———
Service Brakes114%25,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic114%2,000——
Steering114%25,000——
Traction Control System114%2,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 3 complaints
2010: 3201032012: 1201212017: 2201722024: 120241

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Lexus GX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Lexus GX.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

My 4 LO light is constantly flashing, and I lose power when trying to accelerate. 1.Loss of Traction Control: If the 4WD system fails while engaged, it could lead to a sudden loss of traction. This can be particularly dangerous in conditions where 4WD is necessary, such as on slippery roads, steep…

Power Train · received Jan 14, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11565438

Takata recall... More than one(1) year since recall and no remedy please address these issue no one can sit in the front passenger of our " family suv" because of this

Air Bags · received Jun 22, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11000733

After 10 months since the airbag recall was announced there are still no updates on when my vehicle will be repaired from the manufacture. Considering the severity of the issue, more should be done to speed up the process!

Air Bags · received Jan 11, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10944425

After feeling that my brakes hadn't worked properly at a stop light (i almost skid through it), i was traveling about 35 mph around a curve and lightly pressed on the brakes to make sure i would slow down. Unbelievably, my brakes completely failed and i actually believe i sped up while at the same…

Service Brakes · received Aug 13, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10470405

On 4/13/2010, consumer reports released test results on a 2010 lexus gx 460 indicating the suv should not be purchased due to rollover safety issues caused by a defective electronic stability control device. On 3/30/2010, i leased a 2010 gx 460 from lexus. I am now afraid to drive it and would like…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Apr 16, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10325933

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus GX?

Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Lexus GX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Lexus GX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GX model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.