2004 Lexus LX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX years
- Not enough data 2nd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lexus LX. That ranks 2nd out of 17 LX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 134,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Lexus LX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 33% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Lexus LX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Lexus LX.
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.
--The failure involved the vehicle steering system. Specifically the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) had failed resulting in a severe alignment mismatch between the steering wheel and the front tires. In order for the front wheels to drive in a straight line, the…
This is an amended report filing: --I brought the following issues to the attention of Lexus corporate customer care and after they reviewed the situation, they refused to offer any financial responsibility for correcting this serious safety issue even after I informed them that the same VGRS…
While driving up I70 in colorado I experienced a fuel smell in the cab of the vehicle. When I stopped to see what the issue was I found fuel vapors coming out of the fuel door/gas cap. I replaced the gas cap and again experienced this issue. This leads me to believe the fuel evap system does not…
Airbag warning light stays on
I have contacted two lexus dealers about a recall for the curtain-shield airbag control module. After months neither have received the necessary parts and therefore have not remedied the recall.
Other Lexus LX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 LX | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 LX | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 LX | 13 | 5 |
| 2022 LX | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 LX | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 LX | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 LX | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 LX | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 LX | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 LX | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 LX | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 LX | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 LX | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 LX | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 LX | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 LX | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus LX?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Lexus LX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Lexus LX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.