2010 Lexus GX460 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Lexus GX460, 3% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus GX460 SUV. The cruise control was activated while the contact was driving up a sight incline at approximately 62 MPH. An unexpected increase of acceleration occurred. The engine began to rev excessively high and the rmps increased to 4,300. The cruise control was deactivated with the brake pedal engaged. The vehicle was able to come to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician informed that the vehicle required further inspection and would analyze the data. …”
NHTSA complaint #10346189, filed 2010-07, 2,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162239May 2, 2019Dealer Package: There is a possibility that moisture in the air may cause a filter in the vehicle emissions system to degrade. This degradation could cause damage to other parts…
- 10162238May 2, 2019Dealer Daily Message: **Dealer Letter Available on TIS** Certain 2010 Model Year Lexus GX 460 Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves ? Special Service Campaign JLG Dealer…
- 10142902Jun 20, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Lexus has received reports of customer concerns regarding the illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light) due to moisture/water…
- 10109592Aug 11, 2014Tech Tip: Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Lexus began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil…
- 10132808May 12, 2014TSB: Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent…
- 10132146Oct 2, 2013If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lexus GX460
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Lexus GX460
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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