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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only 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 and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2015 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability by Generation2015 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
30.571428571429% Best 91% Worst
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2012 - 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability by Generation2012 - 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
34.571428571429% Best 98% Worst
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2006 - 2013 Lexus IS Reliability by Generation2006 - 2013 Lexus IS
20.285714285714% Best 73% Worst
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2008 - 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reliability by Generation2008 - 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
44.857142857143% Best 116% Worst
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TrueDelta Reviews the Reliability And Durability of the Lexus IS

Lexus IS Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearComment
2016 No matter how much Lexus improves the IS, the primary reason to buy one instead of something European or American (or even the Infiniti) will likely remain reliability. Audis and BMWs have become more reliable during the first few years of ownership, but once out of warranty they remain frightening propositions. Many remain reliable. But some owners live horror stories. The Infiniti Q50 has done well in TrueDelta's reliability survey but poorly in others. The key difference: we don't count software-based or usability issues that others do. The Q50's infotainment system has had issues. The G35 / G37 that preceded the Q50 has tended to be a better out-of-warranty bet than the Europeans, but some owners experienced excessive oil consumption and the odds of getting a lemon were higher than with the Lexus. full 2016 Lexus IS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Lexus IS

Lexus IS Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lexus is arguably the most reliable and safe vehicle available full 2010 Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Owned this car for four years and had zero problems. full 2009 Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
History of excellent/above average Lexus reliability full 2009 Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very very reliable and will remain so for a long time. full 2008 Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota/Lexus qquality, fit & finish, and long term reliability is above average. full 2008 Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Have 2300 miles so far and no problems to speak of. full 2007 Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Its a Lexus enough said. full 2007 Lexus IS review
2005 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Thus far seems to have littel to no problems despite being used when I bought it. full 2005 Lexus IS review
2002 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Virtually no major repair issues. At 82,000+ miles, have replaced only wear items. Yet to do suspension, electrics, joints, bushings, etc. full 2002 Lexus IS review
2002 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Reliable a the day is long. full 2002 Lexus IS review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Reliability And Durability of the Lexus IS

Lexus IS Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearComment
2016 No matter how much Lexus improves the IS, the primary reason to buy one instead of something European or American (or even the Infiniti) will likely remain reliability. Audis and BMWs have become more reliable during the first few years of ownership, but once out of warranty they remain frightening propositions. Many remain reliable. But some owners live horror stories. The Infiniti Q50 has done well in TrueDelta's reliability survey but poorly in others. The key difference: we don't count software-based or usability issues that others do. The Q50's infotainment system has had issues. The G35 / G37 that preceded the Q50 has tended to be a better out-of-warranty bet than the Europeans, but some owners experienced excessive oil consumption and the odds of getting a lemon were higher than with the Lexus. full 2016 Lexus IS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Lexus IS

Lexus IS Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lexus is arguably the most reliable and safe vehicle available full 2010 Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Owned this car for four years and had zero problems. full 2009 Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
History of excellent/above average Lexus reliability full 2009 Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very very reliable and will remain so for a long time. full 2008 Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Toyota/Lexus qquality, fit & finish, and long term reliability is above average. full 2008 Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Have 2300 miles so far and no problems to speak of. full 2007 Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Its a Lexus enough said. full 2007 Lexus IS review
2005 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Thus far seems to have littel to no problems despite being used when I bought it. full 2005 Lexus IS review
2002 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Virtually no major repair issues. At 82,000+ miles, have replaced only wear items. Yet to do suspension, electrics, joints, bushings, etc. full 2002 Lexus IS review
2002 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Reliable a the day is long. full 2002 Lexus IS review