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Lexus ES and Lexus RX Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
37 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven2015 Lexus RX
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  37 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 99800 miles driven

Redesigned.2010		 Lexus RX Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 99800 miles driven

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25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 112800 miles driven2008 Lexus RX Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 112800 miles driven

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Lexus ES vs. Lexus RX Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Lexus ES and Lexus RX reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Lexus ESs and Lexus RXs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Lexus ESs and Lexus RXs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Lexus ES and Lexus RX lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Lexus ES and Lexus RX have been recently.

To see how frequently Lexus ES and Lexus RX problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Lexus ES

Lexus ES Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The ES is luxurious, classy, yet not too overtly ostentatious. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Among the best of the best for reliability and elegance. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I have owned several Toyota vehicles without any major repairs. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Lexus is a brand with a reputation for reliability and a high degree of service. see full Lexus ES review
Lexus ES Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I originally bought the Lexus for its reputation and resale value. With everything going on with the Camry and other Toyota models as far as recalls, I thought it better to sell it now before the resale value plummets and it has no value. see full Lexus ES review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Lexus RX

Lexus RX Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Image is that of highest quality standards and history has proven that to be true. see full Lexus RX review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 well-known reputation for high quality, comfort and performance see full Lexus RX review
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 The rep is that these cars are well screwed together. This one certainly is see full Lexus RX review
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Remains one of the best luxury values around with cache. You get a lot when you get an RX, but give up only a little bit of handling and gas mileage. Why would anyone want to buy a highlander instead of this??? see full Lexus RX review
2002 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Lexus is rated No.1 for quality, fewest defects and highest owner satisfaction every year. I believe they have been voted No.1 for twelve years in a row. see full Lexus RX review