1996 Lexus LX450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX450 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Lexus LX450. That ranks 2nd out of 4 LX450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Lexus LX450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 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
1996 Lexus LX450 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Lexus LX450.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Suspension to heavy for this suv. *ak
Vehicle was involved in a collision in which driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
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 !!!
Shocks failed.
Other Lexus LX450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 LX450 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 LX450 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 LX450 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Lexus LX450?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Lexus LX450?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Lexus LX450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX450 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.