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We buy Lexus LXs from every year, 1996–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Lexus LX by year
The LX is a SUV sold from 1996–2020 with engines including 4.5L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 4.7L 6-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 42 recalls and 175 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 LX | 4.5L 6-cyl | 13 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 LX | 4.5L 6-cyl | 13 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 LX | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 LX | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 1 | 19 |
| 2000 LX | 4.7L 6-cyl | 13 | 1 | 24 |
| 2001 LX | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 LX | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 LX | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 3 | 20 |
| 2004 LX | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 3 | 18 |
| 2005 LX | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 3 | 9 |
| 2006 LX | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 3 | 15 |
| 2007 LX | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| 2009 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| 2011 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 2 | 9 |
| 2014 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 LX | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Lexus LX problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your LX, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Lexus LX: questions
How much is a junk Lexus LX worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete LXs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Lexus LXs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1996–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Lexus LX year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2000 LX (24). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, service brakes and vehicle speed control.
Which Lexus LX year has the most recalls?
The 2003 LX has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 3. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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