2011 LEXUS GX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 LEXUS GX
The 2011 LEXUS GX has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (4 complaints), Engine (4 complaints), and Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 LEXUS GX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 LEXUS GX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 LEXUS GX
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 LEXUS GX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owned a 2011 Lexus GX 460. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH while crossing an intersection, a vehicle turned in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle broadsided the other vehicle, where it came to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. The front driver-side, front passenger-side, or side curtain air bags deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained nerve damage to both hands and neck. Both legs have bruises, and she has pain in her chest and abdomen. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The insurance company was notified and declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
There is significant rust on the frame of the vehicle
THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LEAKING VALLEY PLATE AND CAM TOWER COVER WITH LITTLE OVER 82,000 MILES ON IT. AN ONLINE SEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM SHARED ACROSS THE LEXUS (GX460) AND TOYOTA (TUNDRA) PLATFORMS WITH THIS ENGINE.
THE TIMING COVER GASKET BEGAN TO LEAK OIL AT 65,000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT FOR THIS ENGINE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 LEXUS GX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 LEXUS GX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 LEXUS GX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 LEXUS GX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GX
- 2006 LEXUS GX — 12 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS GX — 19 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS GX — 3 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS GX — 0 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS GX — 9 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS GX (current)
- 2012 LEXUS GX — 5 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS GX — 13 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS GX — 21 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS GX — 3 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS GX — 3 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints