Is the Lexus GX460 reliable?

Our reliability score for the Lexus GX460 is 8.5/10 (85/100), which puts it as strongly reliable. Most owners report 200,000+ miles with proper maintenance. RepairPal rates it 4/5.

How much does it cost to own a Lexus GX460 per year?

Total estimated annual ownership cost for a Lexus GX460 is approximately $3,818 for a 25-year-old male driver. This includes fuel at current US average prices, insurance, scheduled maintenance, tires, and oil changes. The 40-year-old female estimate is $2,825.

What is the Lexus GX460 gas mileage?

EPA combined fuel economy for the Lexus GX460 is 17 MPG, with 15 MPG city and 19 MPG highway.

What years does the Lexus GX460 cover?

This generation of the Lexus GX460 was sold from 2010 to 2023.

Is the Lexus GX460 safe?

Our safety score for the Lexus GX460 is 9/10 (90/100), which means it is genuinely safe by current data. IIHS rates the crash protection good. NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Is the Lexus GX460 a good first car?

Not according to our criteria. Good first cars need a safety score 7.5+, insurance under $2,200/yr for a 25-year-old male, repairability score 7.0+, low rollover risk, and compact dimensions. The Lexus GX460 misses on at least one of these.

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Lexus GX460

10-23 · Lexus GX460

76out of 100

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 with a Lexus badge, a timing chain instead of a belt, and a better safety record than the GX470.

Scores last updated: June 14, 2026

Score breakdown

85/ 100Reliability×2.5 64/ 100True Annual Cost×1.5 90/ 100Safety×2.5 85/ 100Practicality×2.0 40/ 100Repairability×1.5

Our take

What it really is

The GX460 upgraded from the J120 (4Runner) platform to the J150 (Prado 150) platform. The 1UR-FE 4.6L V8 replaced the 2UZ-FE and uses a chain, with no scheduled belt service. NHTSA 5 stars vs GX470's 4.

Why it's on this list

Chain-driven V8 eliminates the timing belt risk of GX470 ownership. NHTSA 5-star and IIHS TSP+ (2020+). The J150 platform is more refined for daily use than the J120. 7-seat capacity.

The honest trade-offs

Valley plate coolant leak at 80k+ miles. Budget $1,000-2,000 proactively. Cargo space behind the 3rd row (11.6 cu ft) is significantly less than the GX470 (49.7 cu ft). Premium fuel required.

What to buy and what to avoid

2016-2019, post valley-plate TSB and the most sorted. Avoid 2010-2012 without confirmed valley plate repair. Get 2013+ for the CarPlay module option. The KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension) system adds off-road articulation and is worth having.

Annual cost of ownership

Fuel (12k mi)

$2,682 (USD)^[5]

Maintenance

$551 (USD)^[1]

Tires (prorated)

$400 (USD)

Insurance (25yr male)

$2,556 (USD)^[8]

Insurance (40yr female)

$1,563 (USD)^[8]

Total (25yr male)

$3,818 (USD)

Total (40yr female)

$2,825 (USD)

Key specs

MPG combined

17^[5]

MPG city / hwy

15 / 19^[5]

Tank

23.3 gal^[5]

Engine

1UR-FE 4.6L V8

Horsepower

301 hp

Torque

329 lb-ft

Seats

Cargo (behind 2nd row)

11.6 cu ft

Cargo max

64.7 cu ft

Tow capacity

6,500 lbs

Ground clearance

8.1"

Stock tires

265/60R18

Body

SUV

Rear seats

60/40 split

3rd row

Folds flat

Safety

NHTSA overall

5/5 ★^[2]

Rollover risk

21%^[2]

IIHS rating

Good^[4]

Rust vulnerability

Overall severity

Low

Frame rust risk

Low

Known issues by mileage

60,000-100,000 Miles (97,000-161,000 KM)

Valley plate coolant leak ($1,000-2,000 — budget proactively on 80k+ examples)Major

N/A

KDSS lean (cheap TSB fix)Minor

60,000-100,000 Miles (97,000-161,000 KM)

Secondary air injection issues (2010-2013)Moderate

Best and worst years

Best years

2016
2017
2018
2019

Years to avoid

2010Valley plate and secondary air issues most common
2011
2012

Reliability data

RepairPal annual cost

$742 (USD)^[1]

Industry avg annual cost

$652 (USD)^[1]

RepairPal rating

4/5^[1]

Unscheduled visits/yr

0.5^[1]

Severe issue probability

7%^[1]

250k-mile survival

62%^[7]

Repairability

Headlight type

Led Assembly

At major retailer

Headlight benchmark

4/10

References

Sources used to research and score this vehicle. Superscript numbers in the sections above link here.

[1]dataset
RepairPal
Annual maintenance cost, reliability rating, unscheduled visit frequency, severe issue probability
[2]government
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
Overall crash test stars, rollover risk %, rollover stars, frontal and side ratings
[3]government
NHTSA Technical Service Bulletins
Manufacturer-acknowledged technical issues and dealer fixes
[4]dataset
IIHS Safety Ratings
Small overlap, side impact, overall safety rating, Top Safety Pick status
[5]government
EPA Fuel Economy Guide
MPG city/highway/combined, fuel grade required, tank size
[6]forum thread
CarComplaints
Most complained-about model years, common failure patterns by year and mileage band
[7]dataset
iSeeCars Long-Term Reliability
250k-mile survival rate, depreciation curve, best age to buy used
[8]publication
Bankrate / Insurify Insurance Estimates
Insurance cost estimates by vehicle class and driver profile

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