Power Train Problems of Lexus GX

Lexus GX owners have reported 11 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Lexus GX

The Power Train problem

My Gx550 is vibrating at all speeds. I took my Gx550 in for service on September 2, 2025 at butler Lexus in union city, GA, because of the vibration in my Gx. They did a wheel alignment and a force road wheel balancing but this did not solve the problem.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

The contact owns a 2003 Lexus Gx470. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact's mother-in-law accidentally activated the four wheel drive button. As a result, the vehicle backed out of the garage and crashed into a parked vehicle in the driveway. The purchase date was unknown.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Transfer case seal is leaking. The leak happens slowly so it is hard to notice right away. In my case, it happens so slowly that I did not notice the issue until my vehicle is just out of warranty.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

A clunking noise happens almost all times when come to a complete stop. My wife reported problem to different dealers and problem has not been resolved excessive odors smell like rear brake pads burned. Reported to different Lexus without being fixed until now.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

When downhill, vehicle shifts downward from d to 4. Must wait a few seconds before accelerating, then vehicle shifts back to d. If I accelerate while in 4th gear, vehicle will not shift to d. I have seen an identical complaint filed in this service.   Read details...




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