1997 Lexus LX: common problems and reliability
7 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about vehicle speed control. No recalls.
Should I buy a 1997 LX?The 1997 Lexus LX has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and suspension.
Safety record for the 1997 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1997 Lexus LX vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1997 a good year for the LX?
Across the 26 LX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 24 (2000). With 7 complaints, the 1997 LX sits about the same as the model's median of 6.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is strongly positive for the 200-series LX (specifically the LX 570), with owners praising its unparalleled build quality, long-term reliability, and "bank vault" solidity.
Owner insights cover all generations of the LX. See the full LX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used LX listings typically run $101,986–$130,141.
Other LX model years
Compare every LX year side by side to see how 1997 ranks against the rest.
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