2014 Lexus GX460

2014 Lexus GX460

The 2014 Lexus GX460 is a mid-size luxury SUV with a rugged exterior and a comfortable, well-equipped interior. It is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine producing 301 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The GX460 is praised for its off-road capabilities, spacious cabin, and reliability. However, it is known for being expensive, having poor fuel economy, and having a dated infotainment system.

Engine

4.6L V8

• Timing chain tensioner issues
  • Description/Symptoms: The timing chain tensioner can fail, causing the timing chain to skip and potentially damaging the engine. Symptoms include a rattling or slapping noise from the engine, reduced engine power, and a check engine light.
  • Solution: The timing chain tensioner and timing chain need to be replaced.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Carbon buildup on intake valves
  • Description/Symptoms: Carbon buildup on the intake valves can reduce engine power, fuel economy, and cause a rough idle.
  • Solution: The intake valves need to be cleaned.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

• No Issues Found

Suspension

• Air suspension failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The air suspension can fail, causing the vehicle to sag or ride rough.
  • Solution: The air suspension components need to be replaced.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Lower control arm bushings wear prematurely
  • Description/Symptoms: The lower control arm bushings can wear prematurely, causing clunking noises when driving over bumps.
  • Solution: The lower control arm bushings need to be replaced.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain issues
  • Description/Symptoms: The battery can drain unexpectedly, even when the vehicle is parked.
  • Solution: The source of the parasitic drain needs to be identified and fixed.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Varies depending on the cause
  • Recalls: None Found
• Electrical gremlins
  • Description/Symptoms: Various electrical issues can occur, such as flickering lights, malfunctioning gauges, or power window problems.
  • Solution: The affected components need to be diagnosed and replaced.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Varies depending on the component
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• No Issues Found

Interior

• Instrument cluster issues
  • Description/Symptoms: The instrument cluster can malfunction, causing the gauges or warning lights to fail.
  • Solution: The instrument cluster needs to be replaced.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Climate control issues
  • Description/Symptoms: The climate control system can malfunction, causing the air conditioning or heating to not work properly.
  • Solution: The affected components need to be diagnosed and replaced.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Varies depending on the component
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2014 Lexus GX460 is a reliable SUV with a comfortable interior and strong off-road capabilities. However, it is known for having some issues, including timing chain tensioner problems, carbon buildup on intake valves, air suspension failure, and various electrical gremlins. The severity and cost of these issues vary, but some can be expensive to repair.