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Lexus RX vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability Comparisons

Lexus RX Reliability vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability:
Lexus RX Reliability vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability:

You won't find Lexus RX or Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Lexus RX and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Lexus RX and Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Lexus RX and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Lexus RX and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class have been recently.

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Lexus RX Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2011 Lexus RX   17 RXs, 11.1 months of data per RX, average 15000 miles

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 26 E-Classes, 9.8 months of data per E-Class, average 14300 miles24
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Lexus RX 31 RXs, 8.9 months of data per RX, average 29300 miles0
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   24 E-Classes, 8.7 months of data per E-Class, average 21500 miles

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   14 E-Classes, 7.9 months of data per E-Class, average 32300 miles

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2008 Lexus RX 34 RXs, 9.5 months of data per RX, average 55200 miles22
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 28 E-Classes, 9.7 months of data per E-Class, average 45400 miles

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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Lexus RX 25 RXs, 10.4 months of data per RX, average 61700 miles37
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 33 E-Classes, 10.5 months of data per E-Class, average 61700 miles56
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Lexus RX   20 RXs, 8.9 months of data per RX, average 73400 miles

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2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 35 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 71900 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   18 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 81300 miles

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2005 Lexus RX   15 RXs, 8.2 months of data per RX, average 94900 miles

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2004 Lexus RX 29 RXs, 8.7 months of data per RX, average 85700 miles10
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   13 E-Classes, 7.8 months of data per E-Class, average 82300 miles

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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   18 E-Classes, 10.7 months of data per E-Class, average 103600 miles

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2002 Lexus RX   11 RXs, 9.5 months of data per RX, average 98800 miles

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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   10 E-Classes, 6.1 months of data per E-Class, average 106500 miles

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2001 Lexus RX   13 RXs, 7.8 months of data per RX, average 117300 miles

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2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   12 E-Classes, 10.0 months of data per E-Class, average 134000 miles

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2000 Lexus RX   12 RXs, 9.7 months of data per RX, average 118200 miles

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2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   12 E-Classes, 9.1 months of data per E-Class, average 128800 miles

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   13 E-Classes, 9.8 months of data per E-Class, average 113800 miles

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1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class   15 E-Classes, 9.2 months of data per E-Class, average 148600 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Lexus RX

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What Our Members Are Saying about Lexus RX Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Lexus RX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Lexus just makes a very good quality vehicle
2010 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Personal experience with my previous car, a Toyota LandCruiser HDJ100. My RX450h is one year old: no problems reported in 18.000 miles. One of my friend has a 10 years old RX300 with 190.000 miles: no problems reported too.
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 Lexus vehicles have always been reliable. So far so good with our current vehicle.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Proven brand history of being one of the most reliable vehicles on the road.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Consistent reliability in Consumer Reports. Decent warranty.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 brand reputation and proven performance for long-term problem-free operation
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 From checking with other owners, online forums and CRO, and my own experience, this car is as worry free as it gets. Just no problems, at all.
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Made by Toyota, enough said.
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 I like never having to take it in for repair. I mean never!
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 No major repairs in 77k miles
Reliability and Durability of the Lexus RX: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 WE HAD A 2004 RX - LOVED EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE TRANSMISSION - EXTREMELY JERKY AND FELT LIKE IT WAS NOT GOING TO GET IN GEAR - THE SUV WOULD LITERALLY JERK AROUND. LEXUS SAID IT WAS FINE AND NOT TO WORRY (NO WARRANTY THOUGH) - NO COVERAGE - NO MORE LEXUS
2002 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Even after doing alot of research prior to my purchase, I had a major repair just after hitting 100k. The transmission went out and apparently it was very common in the RX300.

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