Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Lexus LS460
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Lexus LS460 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V647000 Fuel Leak at Fuel Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pipe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V218000 STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Lexus LS460 receives an average reliability rating. Braking issues are the most common concern, with a moderate number of complaints. No significant recalls against this model year enhance its appeal, but potential brake issues should be closely monitored.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Suspension | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balances
- Air filter changes
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Spongy brake pedal
- Suspension creaks
- Unexpected braking issues
- Error lights on dashboard
- Fuel smell from front
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Lexus LS460 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.