2004 Lexus LX Problems & Complaints

Few complaints33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LX at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2004 Lexus LX with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the air bags (2 complaints, typically around 134,000 miles).

6complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2004 Lexus LX problems

  • Air bags~134,000 miles
    233%
  • Steering
    233%
  • Other / not specified
    117%
  • Suspension
    117%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus LX complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LX. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best LX years: 2004. Compare all years →

2004 Lexus LX engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic4WD/AWD12 / 16 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2004 Lexus LX a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 LX rates few complaints: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LX at the same age. It is one of the best LX years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus LX?

The air bags — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the steering (2) and suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2004 Lexus LX have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Lexus LX. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LX?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004. See the full Lexus LX years comparison.

At what mileage do 2004 Lexus LX problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 134,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.