Total Complaints
9 filings
Lexus GX! · model year
2010 Lexus GX!
9 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
The verdict
The 2010 Lexus GX! posts above-average complaint volume among its own model-year siblings.
- 45th pctile
- complaint volume, own model years
- 0
- recall campaigns
The 2010LexusGX! carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2010 GX! is electronic stability control (esc) with 2 filings, followed by air bags (2) and traction control system (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2010 GX!. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
9
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
F
PlainCars Safety Score
0/100
2010 Lexus GX!
PlainCars' own composite of NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings and rollover-risk assessment, each dimension normalized against the federal scale or the full national model-year corpus. Not an official NHTSA figure, and not a substitute for a specific vehicle's VIN-level recall check.
NHTSA Overall Rating N/A
Not rated
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program overall crash-test rating.
Front Crash N/A
Not rated
Frontal barrier crash-test rating.
Side Crash N/A
Not rated
Side barrier and pole crash-test rating.
Rollover Resistance N/A
Not rated
Static stability factor + dynamic rollover test rating.
Rollover Risk N/A
Not reported
NHTSA single-vehicle rollover probability, dynamic test.
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20240114CrashPOWER TRAIN
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 control over the vehicle. 3.Increased Wear and Damage: Operating the vehicle with a malfunctioning 4WD system can lead to increased wear or damage to the drivetrain. Over time, this can result in more significant failures, potentially leading to unsafe driving conditions. 4.Difficulty in Handling: If the vehicle is stuck in 4Lo mode, it might become difficult to drive at higher speeds. The 4Lo mode is designed for low-speed, high-torque scenarios, and
20170622AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL... MORE THAN ONE(1) YEAR SINCE RECALL AND NO REMEDY PLEASE ADDRESS THESE ISSUE NO ONE CAN SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER OF OUR " FAMILY SUV" BECAUSE OF THIS
20170111AIR BAGS
AFTER 10 MONTHS SINCE THE AIRBAG RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED THERE ARE STILL NO UPDATES ON WHEN MY VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED FROM THE MANUFACTURE. CONSIDERING THE SEVERITY OF THE ISSUE, MORE SHOULD BE DONE TO SPEED UP THE PROCESS!
20120813SERVICE BRAKES
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 CONFIRMED THAT MY BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONING WHEN HE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET MY CAR ON HIS TRUCK. LEXUS CLAIMED THAT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, HOWEVER, WHICH I FIND TO BE EXTREMELY DISTURBING. I PRAY THAT THEY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESELL OR LEASE THIS CAR. *TR
Mileage: 25,000
20120813STEERING
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 CONFIRMED THAT MY BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONING WHEN HE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET MY CAR ON HIS TRUCK. LEXUS CLAIMED THAT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, HOWEVER, WHICH I FIND TO BE EXTREMELY DISTURBING. I PRAY THAT THEY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESELL OR LEASE THIS CAR. *TR
Mileage: 25,000
20100416ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ON 4/13/2010, CONSUMER REPORTS RELEASED TEST RESULTS ON A 2010 LEXUS GX 460 INDICATING THE SUV SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO ROLLOVER SAFETY ISSUES CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL DEVICE. ON 3/30/2010, I LEASED A 2010 GX 460 FROM LEXUS. I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AND WOULD LIKE TO RETURN IT. *TR
Mileage: 1,000
20100413TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
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. *TR
Mileage: 2,000
20100413SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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. *TR
Mileage: 2,000
20100413ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ON 4/13/2010, CONSUMER REPORTS RELEASED TEST RESULTS ON A 2010 LEXUS GX 460 INDICATING THE SUV SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO ROLLOVER SAFETY ISSUES CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL DEVICE. ON 4/3/2010, WE PURCHASED A 2010 GX 460 FROM LEXUS OF SPOKANE IN WASHINGTON STATE. LEXUS SAYS THE VEHICLE IS SAFE. THE SUV IS IN OUR GARAGE, HAS 250 MILES ON IT, AND WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. WHAT SHOULD WE DO???? THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. *TR
Mileage: 250
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2010 Lexus GX! have?▼
The 2010 Lexus GX! has 9 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus GX!?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 Lexus GX! is ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM.
Is the 2010 Lexus GX! safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2010 Lexus GX!; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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