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2010 Lexus GX problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

7 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

1,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior342.9%
Steering behavior228.6%
Transmission and shifting114.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
2
Power Train
1
Service Brakes
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1
Steering
1
Traction Control System
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Traction Control System1

Air Bags: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Steering: 1; Traction Control System: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2010
3
2012
1
2017
2
2024
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20103
20121
20172
20241

2010: 3; 2012: 1; 2017: 2; 2024: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10325392 · 2010-04-13 (April 13, 2010)

2010 LEXUS GX 460 DRIVEN BY MY WIFE. AT APPROX 30 MPH THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED HARD TO AVOID A CAR CHANGING LANES AND THE VEHICLE ENTERED AN IMMEDIATE LEFT SKID WITHOUT WHEELS SKIDDING DUE TO BRAKING. THE BRAKE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED WHEN A IT WAS APPARENT A COLLISION WOULD BE AVOIDED AND THE VEHICLE MADE A VIOLENT JERKING RETURN TO STRAIGHT TRAVEL. THIS OCCURRED ON DRY PAVEMENT AND EASILY COULD HAVE LED TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. NO ACCIDENT HAPPENED ONLY DUE TO MY WIFE'S DRIVING SKILLS. APPEARS THE STABILITY CONTROL DID NOT WORK AS ADVERTISED.…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10325392 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10470405 · 2012-08-13 (August 13, 2012)

AFTER FEELING THAT MY BRAKES HADN'T WORKED PROPERLY AT A STOP LIGHT (I ALMOST SKID THROUGH IT), I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH AROUND A CURVE AND LIGHTLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKES TO MAKE SURE I WOULD SLOW DOWN. UNBELIEVABLY, MY BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED AND I ACTUALLY BELIEVE I SPED UP WHILE AT THE SAME TIME MY STEERING WENT OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL OR STOP THE CAR. AFTER A FEW SECONDS I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE RIGHT AND MUD SLOWED ME DOWN ENOUGH TO COME TO A STOP. IT WAS A TRULY PETRIFYING EXPERIENCE AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER CON…

Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470405 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11565438 · 2024-01-14 (January 14, 2024)

My 4 LO light is constantly flashing, and I lose power when trying to accelerate. 1.Loss of Traction Control: If the 4WD system fails while engaged, it could lead to a sudden loss of traction. This can be particularly dangerous in conditions where 4WD is necessary, such as on slippery roads, steep inclines, or off-road situations. 2.Unexpected Vehicle Behavior: A malfunction in the 4WD system could lead to unpredictable vehicle behavior. For example, if the vehicle unexpectedly shifts into or out of 4Lo mode, it could disrupt the driver's contr…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11565438 at NHTSA ↗