LEXUS WHAT IS THIS? 2024 LEXUS GX550 OVERTRAIL+ Issues

[@j.d.1801]

That’s why you never purchase the first model year of any vehicle.

[@JAXEStube]

It’s a real risk for sure! I agree! But I also like the feeling of being first with something new too haha

[@2URLex]

No we need folks like this to drop money on them.

[@JAXEStube]

@@2URLex like this? Hey I love the vehicle I just wanted to put out my concerns on it! Hopefully they fix them all for you to buy

[@Meltdown900cc]

The new Gx is just a watered down to save money- my 23 Gx is solid as a tank!

[@JAXEStube]

@@Meltdown900cc 24 more power and looks cooler 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zhang8170]

happened on my 5th gen 4runner too.. see if the GX has two rubber adjusters under the hood near the headlight, with some spiral grooves cut into them. You can twist them to make them sit higher so the hood won't be as bouncy.

[@JAXEStube]

@@zhang8170 I’ll take a look tonight! But even the middle area “flexes” from the wind!

[@mikehendo6656]

We had same issue Oz on the LC300, Toyota rectified the issue, Lexus will do the same. Please don’t lose anymore sleep over it, you’ll worry yourself to death ✌🏼

[@JAXEStube]

Hey thanks for the comment! You just brought it in and they fixed or had to wait for an official recall? Thanks

[@mikehendo6656]

@@JAXEStube they did have to come up with a solution from Toyota which involved some additional adhesive and time to set in the workshop. I’d imagine this is a similar problem. I havent seen it in any recent vehicles so I’d expect it’s been rectified in production. You would think!! Lexus wouldn’t let this happen.

[@JAXEStube]

@@mikehendo6656 I agree! Good to know thanks for sharing!! Love the lc300 ever since?

[@gous5649]

My 21 Camry does this. Wifes RX 350 and now 500 are rock solid. 2016 F 150 I had prior also has the bouncy hood. All things considered, nothing bad ever came of it, just an annoyance if anything. I personally dont let it bug me. I just ignore it lol

[@tomcaldwell5914]

Thanks for this information. My wife and I are considering buying the Overtrail + in 2025, and I’m not buying “normal” on this, at all. I’ve got a Ford F-150 with an aluminum hood and it’s rock solid at 80 mph. It would absolutely bother me to see this when driving at highway speeds, and unless it’s fixed, I’ll go in another direction. Please keep the reviews coming!!!

[@JAXEStube]

Oh ya I was getting this or the raptor and I will say the raptor overall build is refined and very solid as any other ford I’ve been in! Lexus did alot right on this but we will see the refinement they might do or not. I’m going to do a final review of the little issues I’ve had with it, but still overall love the vehicle

[@H111-y8f]

Same failure i faced in my Lx600 and i went to the dealer and they repaired it honestly i didn’t asked what did they changed but it makes huge difference if you want me to ask the dealer let me know

[@JAXEStube]

@@H111-y8f awesome good to know!

[@henrypolanco8915]

Thank you very much for sharing

[@JAXEStube]

Still love the vehicle overall just wanted to make some videos of what I think Lexus should improve on, or at least get to show others some or my concerns!

[@AnBu971]

My 5th gen 4runner does the same thing. I was told its a safety thing in the event you are in a collision so the hood crumbles up, absorbing the shock. I sort of got used to it but I hear ya, it seems weird to see that in a “higher end” brand and model.

[@JAXEStube]

Ya I hear that it’s a “crunch” zone but to visually see it bowing and flexing makes me wonder why it does so much more than other vehicles I’ve been in.

[@jaxxone4907]

@@JAXEStubealuminiu hood

[@JAXEStube]

@@jaxxone4907 ya I imagine it’s designed this way but for my own personal want, I wish it didn’t flex as much

[@glow4417]

Your not the only one, I've heard this is an issue from a few GX owners. This is not something you expect from a 80k vehicle.

[@JAXEStube]

@@glow4417 sadly!

[@aaronbrooks4091]

toyota GH owners were saying the same. We have a TX and haven't noticed the issue. Interesting to hear GX owners with such issue.

[@JAXEStube]

TX seems like a great vehicle! Hope it’s continually good to you!

[@plaisbois951]

My MDX has the same issue. Its because the hoods are made out of aluminum, so they are lighter and move around more with the wind. Actually, it's better material than sheet metal.

[@liang306]

Seen multiple videos mentioned hood fluttering issue. IMHO, it's just mind boggling when toyota cutting cost on those things. The SUV looks really solid, why make the hood looks so flimsy like paper? How much more money will cost to choose thicker aluminium sheet?

[@JAXEStube]

Ya it’s pretty wild to me! I fixate on it now which is a bummer. That’s one of my major complaints!

[@williamgalicia6219]

Return it if you can, my local dealer has none, they are being recalled due to major engine issues. Get 2023-2020 low mile one and that thing is tank!

[@JAXEStube]

@@williamgalicia6219 haven’t seen one recall or any major issue complaints on the gx engines

[@williamgalicia6219]

@@JAXEStube yeah their are already.. the GM at my dealer was driving 24 Overland and the engine started to rattle real loud, its sitting in the shop being taken apart... Toyota is sending over a team, they said. They have some GX 550, in stock, offered very good money for my 23 460 and tried to sell me the 24... Pass! That hood shake happened to the one I test drove too, flimsy interior feel and dont feel good about those engines. again pass!

[@khamisalkhusiabi2678]

All Toyota and Lexus models like that shaking hood

[@JAXEStube]

@@khamisalkhusiabi2678 needs to change!

[@yfbgca9492]

It looks like you got a caterpillar hanging under the moon roof🤣

[@JAXEStube]

😂😂😂

[@MrJohnmichael33]

Put some q pads under the inside of the hood and adjust the stops up. Easy $50 fix.

[@JAXEStube]

I’ll look into that! Thanks!!

[@noniespam]

A good fix but should you have to do this on a 80K vehicle.

[@JAXEStube]

@@noniespam nooo we shouldn’t. Lexus should do something hopefully

[@noniespam]

I think it’s due to the hood being made of aluminum. Aluminum is more flexible than steel but of course lighter. BUT you would think being a Lexus they could have foamed the inside under the hood for noise and rigidity. My 2015 F 150 has an aluminum hood and I notice this going through the car wash but not cruising down the highway.

[@JAXEStube]

Ya a lot of vehicles I’ve been in…none moved like this! Just one of my major complaints

[@noniespam]

@@JAXEStube watching many many videos and checking some out at my local dealer I did take my name off of the waiting list for now. Just too many negatives going on here at this time for the money they want. I really love the style, but after looking and checking out some of the issues it seems Lexus has cut many corners in this model, from interior materials to suspension and that engine recall really has me concerned, along with a 17 gallon fuel tank, really 17 gallons on a vehicle thats getting about 20mpg? It seems very Un Lexus to me, so I’m waiting for the 2025’s and hoping for some improvement, and if not I’ll have to go elsewhere. They should at least make the KDSS system an option for all trim levels, that would get rid of the floaty boaty suspension. And an optional 36gallon fuel tank. Not interested in the upcoming hybrid which I would imagine it’s going to be the same setup as Toyotas Land Cruisers. Beautiful vehicle though but I’m not willing to spend upwards of 80G’s and not be happy with at least most of the vehicle. (IMO)

[@JAXEStube]

@@noniespam hey you bring up some very valid points of concern. I do wish a lot of what you stated could be addressed by Lexus but I don’t expect them to come back and fix anything now. Hopefully some refinement for future model years. The price point to deal with these little issues is annoying and does rub me the wrong way. Getting 14.3 mpg sucks, some of the cheap interior design sucks, small fuel tank sucks…still overall love the vehicle but there is some sucky parts of ownership of this thing. Still…would probably buy again as what I was deciding between, this still for the money was a better option for me. I bet they will keep their resell value strong also which is a plus

[@markwrichards]

Go tap on the hood and see it vibrate. Thinner than a beer can. We passed on the GX550 due to this issue and are going with the Land cruiser which doesn't have the issue

[@G0pherTortoise]

I have two reserved because I could decide which trim level I wanted. I’ll likely cancel both and keep my truck

[@JAXEStube]

@@G0pherTortoise what did you decide to do? And what truck?!?

[@kenichi9103]

boxy suv's typically suffer from this, big body chevy's, for example, have a similar hood flex as well. might be an aerodynamic thing given "slippery" cars don't typically suffer from this until over 100+

[@JAXEStube]

I’ve been in several trucks and SUVs that have a very solid hood so I guess why on some not all. I’m in a loaner rx500 and the hood is heavy and doesn’t seem to have the same issue at first impression, but I haven’t taken it on the highway yet to really see

[@MegaTurboGod]

Roof rack is normal with all cars that’s what happens when you put something blocking the airflow

[@JAXEStube]

@@MegaTurboGod yep but I would think it would take 2/3 mph off of the stated mileage I should be getting but who knows

[@cesarcastelo1600]

Is not the hood, is the roof rack!! guaranteed. I had one roof rack installed in my suv, as soon as I left the dealership I noticed the loud sound. I removed the roof rack and immediately the loud sound disappeared. have the roof rack removed and see.

[@JAXEStube]

Oh you’re definitely right on the roof rack being the noise! Coming off soon and will also bump up mpg a little too

[@mueldaddy]

Very unlike Lexus, but agree with the comment about not buying the first model year.

[@blackjack21477]

Well if you haven’t been paying attention yet Lexus is no more. They are now Toyota + models. Have you seen how much plastic is in their new interiors? So shameful of them to ruin what was once a respectable brand

[@888devito]

My 22 tundra platinum does the same thing. I think it’s a Toyota/Lexus manufacturing thing. Our GX will be here in a week!

[@JAXEStube]

That’s crazy! I had a little hood movement on my Jeep wrangler but I would think quality and construction of Lexus would be a little tighter than Jeep. Overall you will love it! Did you get the overtrail+ as well?! What color! Don’t take my videos as being negative on it, just my way of showing where I think there could be improvements! Again, it’s such an amazing vehicle! I’m very happy with my purchase

[@Lincoln018]

I have my OT+ coming next month either the onyx top, roof rack and rock rails in Incognito too! So happy with this color

[@JAXEStube]

@@Lincoln018 you’re going to be so happy! I know the feeling of waiting and hope it’s goes quick for you!!

[@Lincoln018]

@@JAXEStube Thanks man! I'm stoked

[@advapp]

It's called vehicle height and almost a flat windshield what did you expect? That's not a flaw That's just part of the experience...

[@JAXEStube]

@@advapp is this in regard to the hood flop?

[@advapp]

@@JAXEStube Hood shouldn't be flopping but air running around and air noise is quite normal for a car built like that l

[@JAXEStube]

@@advapp yes the hood shouldn’t be flopping. The road noise is only significant with the roof rack on which is understandable. You’re right, the design isn’t about aerodynamics so we will hear a bunch of that direct wind

[@advapp]

@@JAXEStube how comfortable is it though other than that?

[@JAXEStube]

@@advapp man being 6’5 I’ve always struggled to fit comfortably in Lexus/Toyota but I’m very comfy in this! Haven’t taken it on anything longer than a 2 hour drive but the massage seats with cooling/heating is very nice for longer trips. Visibility is amazing. Floats in comfort mode. I really really enjoy driving. I had a lifting wrangler for 9 years and its night and day different for me

[@barbouradam]

I had this on my 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit, issue with the aluminum hoods. Picked my OT+ up yesterday and the Lexus is less noticeable than the Jeep

[@JAXEStube]

Good to know! My 2009 Jeep wrangler was wobbly and thin but would think Lexus wouldn’t be as close but it is. Again idk if I’m complaining about nothing! Hope you love your new OT

[@barbouradam]

It’s a legit complaint but it’s more common now a days across many manufactures. Not sure why they all agreed to let it slide, but here we are. Loving it so far! Incognito with black roof, fully optioned. Been watching so much content the last 6 months it’s nice to finally have

[@JAXEStube]

@@barbouradam oh man you’re telling me! A friend and I have sent probably every possible video back and forth the last 6 months like it was our job! Glad you love yours! I’m jealous you got the black top option!!

[@barbouradam]

First dealer orders could have black roof with the offered colors, but lexus quickly changed it to earth only after that, now you can only do earth for a limited production with black and then they will open another color and close earth.

[@JAXEStube]

@@barbouradam oh wow didn’t know! Glad I didn’t wait. The 2 Lexus dealers combined got like 4 earth with black tops, 2 silver, 2 caviar. Only ones I’ve yet to see with black top option is the earth like you said. Man it really is a great option to get. Still overall I’m super happy. I’ve had so many comments on the incognito!

[@TheFamilyCruiser250]

Interesting. Not noticing any movement on my Land Cruiser 250 good. And I’ve been upwards of 80mph.

[@JAXEStube]

Hey lucky you! They did that Land Cruiser right! I’ve been in other Lexus models and haven’t noticed the hood issue whether it be a different construction design or what not could be the difference also.

[@artstech]

Maybe Lexus should add some more bracing

[@JAXEStube]

See I agree with this! Is their purpose just ultimate weight reduction and using it as a “crunch zone” ? I guess those are two good speculations people have suggested to why

[@larkt6693]

These are having terrible engine issues as well… trade it & get the last generation model lol

[@JAXEStube]

@@larkt6693 haven’t seen any issues with the engines on these? Where at?

[@sikco]

And there are folks paying $10-20K over MSRP for these cars... these greedy dealers will all have to deal with the consequences.

[@JAXEStube]

That’s one thing I refused to do. One of the reasons I decided against getting a be 24 raptor is the dealer markups

[@sikco]

@@JAXEStube thank you for making these videos btw, they're very helpful for the would-be buyers like myself. Hope I can find an honest dealer out here in southern california though

[@JAXEStube]

@@sikco I hope you do! Don’t let them do markups on you. There’s a lot of lists for allocations so I would call around!

[@ANGLESQ]

I’m having this issue on a 2009 RX450h, any solutions?

[@chiromed2296]

I took my new lx600 to dealer fir the same reason. My hood shakes like crazy after 45mph and it's very distracting. They are saying it's normal fir aluminum hood. I told them they could have used criss bars under the hood. I notice it all the time and it ruins my driving and fun

[@JAXEStube]

Ya it’s distracting once you notice it right! I drive freeway daily and it’s moving constantly! I agree, if the entire hood was going to be this thin some structural support could have solidified it from excess movement! It is a little complaint I have overall, still love it but I would change that if I could!

[@Cactus_Wack411]

They would drive me nuts

[@JAXEStube]

Trying to not let it haha

[@ShadowRing0219]

Why is it so loud in a Lexus? I thought they were supposed to be quiet!

[@JAXEStube]

It really is the roof rack that I can remove! Crazy loud. Test drove one without and it’s nice and peaceful haha

[@EYUK1]

no it is the boxy shape of the vehicle and the size mirrors. My GX460 is super quiet with the rroof rack

[@JAXEStube]

@@EYUK1 I can only speak on my experience driving one with roof rack and one without

[@alexduque3105]

Hey just checking up on this have you reached out to dealer about this issue?

[@MegaTurboGod]

Adjust the bumpers that’s what I did instead of complaining

[@JAXEStube]

@@MegaTurboGod you have the new gx and this worked? It prevented the middle from flexing with wind also?

[@tstsocialmedia4403]

Need to join GX550 support group …

[@JAXEStube]

@@tstsocialmedia4403 where’s this??

[@bigdlife86]

Add in the shakes, the shivers, the noise, and the lack of room. And hey Toyota…can we move on past 1982? I love you but even last gen felt like a silky silent bank vault vs this shuddering mess.

[@JAXEStube]

Haha ya if they could’ve addressed some of these little touches I would say it’s the perfect vehicle! Still absolutely love it just picking at details here which do make the final product worth it or not at nearly 100k all said and done

[@bigdlife86]

@@JAXEStube Lexus fanatic with an IS500 & GX now, after a strange “eh tried it but not again” LC500 & bad experience with a 2023 LX600 F Sport that felt worth twice the price of these, but was still a mess. The truck division at Toyota needs to look at competition and not just “okay same wheelbase from 1988. Same horrendous ride dynamics. Same awful packaging. Let’s do it again.” New GX look is fab. The rest disappoints greatly but my LX was “so nice but so bad”, it was baffling. Helps to own 3-5 new cars a year and move on if disappointed. So doubled down & with an OG GX that’s solid as could be, feels like a bank vault, but has a drivetrain vibration too🥴💀 Keep the honest reviews up!

[@JAXEStube]

@@bigdlife86 oh wow you have a lot of Lexus experience than! Ya there’s a lot to love on the GX and since I’ve moved from older commuter cars after I sold my wrangler this thing is levels above all those and I still feel spoiled. I just sit back and think for nearly 100k out the door, what do I feel should be better, and these videos are what I’m coming up with. I’ve loved the LX look but good to hear your experience with them. Seems Lexus/Toyota aren’t impressing return buyers, maybe just new buyers just now being introduced to the brand. For now I’m still very happy overall, just hoping for reliability to still be their brand staple

[@mez6256]

@@bigdlife86it’s a new wheel base TNGA

[@alexduque3105]

Should I hold off ? I own a 2021 gx

[@JAXEStube]

@@alexduque3105 I say get the new 24! I love love love it, don’t let my complaints deter you! I have no regrets, just wishes of some refinement but it is what it is!

[@maroonedmaniac]

Good info man!

[@JAXEStube]

appreciate it! Going to do a video here in a couple days for a month review!

[@theobserver9565]

I wouldn't like that at all. It's unbelievable actually.

[@JAXEStube]

Ya I wish it was a little better for sure!

[@ryzen397]

My 04 tacoma has the same thing with the hood... its normal for it.

[@spaulagain]

Common with aluminum hoods

[@JAXEStube]

Give us another mm or two of thickness and let’s get this fixed!

[@S2kBPRIME]

Not so common.

[@EYUK1]

No Toyota simoly made it too thin. My 2020 Honda Odyssey and Audi A8 have aluminimum hood. They are fine. No deform nor rattle during highway speed/uneven pavement

[@JAXEStube]

@@EYUK1 agree. As a lot of vehicles I’ve been in lately don’t has this issue and are luxury 2022+ vehicles

[@Riskmangler]

More and more, the GX seems like a swing and a miss for Lexus.

[@JAXEStube]

It’s a near miss. If it was 60k I wouldn’t care as much, for nearly 100k I do care about theses details

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

@@JAXEStubethat’s what these dealers and Toyota don’t seem to get. At these prices this stuff is just unacceptable. Like you say if they were charging more reasonable prices then it would be more reasonable to accept issues. They’ve put a bad taste in everyone’s mouth from the start via pricing and now they expect loyalty and patience.

[@JAXEStube]

@@thewholeeventhorizon ya you can’t just Jack up your prices without delivering a product that matches. I have a buddy now going for the Land Cruiser at a cheaper price, less power but overall a very similar product. Even then it’s questionable value for the price point…love the vehicle I just wish it matched up to pricing in some areas

[@mauzouq]

The lc300 have the same problem because aluminum hood,,return to the warranty they will fix it

[@JAXEStube]

You think they would fix? If enough people had concerns possibly

[@mauzouq]

@@JAXEStube they fix it in the Middle East return to the seller japan knows about this issue they gave them the solution

[@JAXEStube]

@@mauzouq awesome good to know!! Thanks for the input, I’ll wait and see!

[@edisonsun21c]

Uh the 405 toll lane, fun fun

[@JAXEStube]

@@edisonsun21c 😂 shhhh I had a passenger

[@ryanday6732]

Mine does the same thing

[@RAMIB7MOTORS]

Here is the middle east we have the land cruiser lc300 and we are facing the same issue.

[@muhammadbabar86]

Thinning the metal sheets to reduce weight can be the reason

[@JAXEStube]

Wonder if it’s just us being concerned over a non issue

[@KrysC-TX]

My husband’s Tacoma does that.

[@JAXEStube]

@@KrysC-TX does he find it annoying? It’s a little worrisome and obnoxious

[@KrysC-TX]

@@JAXEStube nah, I think he’s used to it. I don’t really notice it either.

[@JAXEStube]

@@KrysC-TX ya I’m getting use to it…still when it catches my eye I get a little annoyed haha

[@AlphaOmega333]

Never seen this

[@madclone84]

Actually very common in new cars

[@JAXEStube]

Starting to hear this! If it’s not cause for any concern I understand but I’ve been in several other newer vehicles that felt very solid

[@madclone84]

Most likely since it’s sheet metal. My Camry does the same thing. Still rated to save your life in a collision though.

[@JAXEStube]

@@madclone84 but for the price it better save my life and look solid right??!

[@Ameer_30]

How is the road noise this is why I don’t get Toyota or Lexus I rather drive the German suv

[@JAXEStube]

I’ll say a lot is from the removable roof rack, without it the sound is a lot quieter, the test drive I did without the rack was actually pretty quiet, I’m just being a little harsh on the rack noise

[@kdomster9141]

It should be Lexus not Toyota and design and build quality should be higher ...

[@JAXEStube]

That’s what I was thinking also!

[@kdomster9141]

@@JAXEStube It shows that only true luxury brands are build from scratch with luxury car budget so to much higher quality ... BMW , Mercedes, Porsche , reliability is another topic due to high complexity and advanced performance these German brands are less reliable and designs are pushing the performance envelope much higher than Lexus Acura or Infinity that borrows heavily from their econo/mainstream brands

[@JAXEStube]

@@kdomster9141 I think you have some good points. I do like some of Lexus simplicity that has really grown on me. Fit and finish I think for a new model might be what needs worked out slightly. I would take the reliability surely with these slight complaints I have as that’s where you will spend the most money if that isn’t maintained. Overall it’s still such an amazing vehicle. Just was making a fun video showing my concerns and didn’t expect more than a couple people to watch maybe haha

[@kdomster9141]

@@JAXEStube I agree that it is well executed but if it had Toyota logo on the hood and sold for 15K less 😉it would make so much more sense .

[@JAXEStube]

@@kdomster9141 you’re not wrong there! But this would then be the nicest Toyota ever haha! Have to now drive the new Land Cruiser and forerunner and see their construction

[@noahbirdrevolution]

Debris in the engine is the new issue. I've only seen one gx550 and the old lady was not interested in me looking at it. (I'm a 470 owner)

[@JAXEStube]

Really?!!! Debris?!? That’s horrible! People in their new gx550s thinking they’re all “better than thou” is annoying to think about. I feel good in mine but I eyeball all Lexus gens haha! They’re all so cool

[@noahbirdrevolution]

@@JAXEStube I think the recall is for debris in 22/23 toyota/lexus models with the v35-fts engine. It may be why people have been pooping on the new hybrid v6 main bearings. *Your short popped up after I read the article and watch a dif gx550 vid. Cheers!

[@JAXEStube]

@@noahbirdrevolution cheers buddy! Hope to avoid recalls but being a fully new build I expect some, just praying it’s nothing serious!

[@briand.5321]

My 2022 GX has a little play too but very very minimal. Weight reduction I guess. Maybe your GX is worst but believe it’s common.

[@JAXEStube]

Seems to be common! Wish it wasn’t but I might be making a bigger deal than necessary

[@sonar0085]

Yikes I see it 😮 whoa that NOT Cool

[@JAXEStube]

Right?!? Now I focus on it!

[@alexduque3105]

Please tell me you call the dealer

[@JAXEStube]

@@alexduque3105 I haven’t heard anything back from inquiring about this issue