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Lexus LX450Model year report

1997 Lexus LX450 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
101,325miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 4.5L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 14 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Lexus LX450 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1997 Lexus LX450. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and brakes (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 101,325 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “On any given occasion and any weather and road conditions, vehicle accelerates to a high speed without driver application. Driver has to shift to neutral in order to stop vehicle, would not stop or slow with brake application.”

NHTSA complaint #834751, filed 1999-02

Suspension: “At highway speeds and under certain conditions the front of the car becomes unstable. The left and right side alternately rise and fall. The only way to stop this action is to reduce the speed.”

NHTSA complaint #535118, filed 1998-05

Brakes: “The rotors on the disc brakes have warped three times in app. 8000 miles. The manufacturer concedes that the brakes are inadequate for the weight of the vehicle, when it is owned by people in hilly areas. The manufacturer also states that the problem of brakes overheating is pervasive, but says it is not a design flaw. I have asked the manufacturer to either provide a fix, or extend the warranty for the life of the vehicle, but the manufacturer has refused.”

NHTSA complaint #755661, filed 2001-12

Other or unknown: “Almost the exact complaint as odi id number 755661. I disagree that this is not a design flaw. I have contacted Lexus regarding this and was basically told too bad .”

NHTSA complaint #10014210, filed 2003-04, 95,650 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 95,650 and 107,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7550%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 101,325 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

199819993200120032005
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1997 Lexus LX450 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LX 450 4WD/AWD4.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic121413$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Lexus LX450 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus LX450

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19978101,3250—13—Not enough data
19966—0—13—Not enough data

All Lexus LX450 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Lexus LX450 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1997 Lexus LX450 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1997 Lexus LX450 is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.

Has the 1997 Lexus LX450 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Lexus LX450 get?

The EPA rates the 1997 Lexus LX450 (LX 450, 4.5L 6-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 14 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Lexus LX450 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 101,325 miles and the middle half falls between 95,650 and 107,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.