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LEXUS LEXUS

52 NHTSA complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 1991–2003.

Complaints
52
Recalls
0
Model years
13

The LEXUSLEXUS appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 52 consumer safety complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 13 model years (1991–2003). That averages roughly 4 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 2 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20032
20025
20018
20001
19993
19984
19971
19963
19959
19942
19934
19925
19915

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

9
’95
6
’96
2
’97
7
’98
6
’99
3
’00
8
’01
6
’02
5
’03

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

DP03003Defect PetitionClosed2003-07-17

UNINTENDED ENGINE SPEED INCREASE/SA

DP02001Defect PetitionClosed2002-02-15

LEXUS LINK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the LEXUS LEXUS?▼
The LEXUS LEXUS has received 52 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 1991 to 2003, with 0 recalls. That averages about 4 complaints per model year.
What years of LEXUS LEXUS are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the LEXUS LEXUS from 1991 to 2003 (13 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the LEXUS LEXUS have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many LEXUS LEXUS model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common LEXUS LEXUS complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the LEXUS LEXUS are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my LEXUS LEXUS has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

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. LEXUS LEXUS totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; 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.