1997 Lexus LX450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX450 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Lexus LX450. That is the most of any LX450 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 38%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 38% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 95,650 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Lexus LX450 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Lexus LX450.
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.
While driving on the highway the read on one of the vehicle's tires separated yet the tire remained inflated. The tread separation caused some damage to the body of the vehicle. The tire manufacturer was contacted and inspected the tires. They concluded that the didn't notice anything unusual about…
Almost the exact complaint as odi id number 755661. I disagree that this is not a design flaw. I have contacted lexus regarding this and was basically told "too bad".
The rotors on the disc brakes have warped three times in app. 8000 miles. The manufacturer concedes that the brakes are inadequate for the weight of the vehicle, when it is owned by people in hilly areas. The manufacturer also states that the problem of brakes overheating is pervasive, but says it…
On any given occasion and any weather and road conditions, vehicle accelerates to a high speed without driver application. Driver has to shift to neutral in order to stop vehicle, would not stop or slow with brake application. *ak *ml
Vehicle experiences sudden and traumatic deceleration when the vehicle unexpectedly (and repeatedly) released from cruise control.
Other Lexus LX450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 LX450 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 LX450 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 LX450 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Lexus LX450?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, suspension, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Lexus LX450?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.