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John Deere LX279

1999–200317 HPgasolinelawn
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
1
1 high severity
Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power17 HP
Engine (kW)13 kW
Fuel Typegasoline
Transmissionbelt-driven hydrostatic
Categorylawn
Production Years1999–2003

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

1 reported
1 high
CA: John Deere Review by Angelo from Roaring Brook Township, PA (1/5 stars
high

Over the years I have had many problems with my John Deere LX279 lawn tractor. As I read all the stories of other people's experience with John Deere products I have come to the conclusion that this is the norm rather than the exclusion. I am busy right now trying to get my tractor running because of a persistent oil leak from the crankshaft oil seal. This is just one of a constant barrage of prob

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Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (0–40 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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