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2014 Lexus GX: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2014 Lexus GX — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.

Owners filed 21 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 72% of 2014 SUVs. Suspension leads the reports (29%). No safety recalls on record.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2014 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

21

Reports to NHTSA, 2014

Safety recalls

0

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

17

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 72% of 2014 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2014 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Suspension issues lead owner complaints (29% of 21 reports), followed by electrical system (19%).

Suspension29% · 6 reports
Electrical System19% · 4 reports
Engine10% · 2 reports
Fuel/Propulsion System10% · 2 reports
Air Bags5% · 1 report
Fuel System5% · 1 report
Power Train5% · 1 report
Seats5% · 1 report

+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 21 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10930214, ODI 10924038, ODI 10680615, ODI 10658874, ODI 10633801.

Recalls

0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
GX 4604.6L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive152017

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2014 Lexus GX: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2014 Lexus GX?

Owners filed 21 NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Lexus GX — fewer complaints than 72% of comparable 2014 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2014 Lexus GX?

The most-reported problem areas are Suspension (29% of complaints) and electrical system (19%).

How many recalls does the 2014 Lexus GX have?

No safety recalls are on record for the 2014 Lexus GX as of Jul 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Lexus GX get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Lexus GX at 17 mpg combined.