Key facts
Most reliable
Excellent choice5.0/5
Least reliable
Good choice, check first4.0/5
Cheapest to buy
Buy with carefrom €11,000
Cheapest to run
Buy with care≈ €347/month
Used Lexus ranking
Excellent choicePhoto: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Buy with carePhoto: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lexus engines
Engines fitted to the Lexus models we analysed, from most to least reliable.
- Toyota 1.8 hybrid (2ZR-FXE)
Hybrid · 3 known faults
Buy with care3.0/5
Frequently asked questions
What is the most reliable used Lexus?
Among the models we analysed, the Lexus RX IV has the best reliability score: 5.0/5, calculated from its known, sourced faults.
Which used Lexus models should you avoid?
No model we analysed is rated "Avoid" or "Poor reliability". The lowest score is the Lexus GS IV (4.0/5): check its known faults before buying.
Which used Lexus should you buy on a small budget?
The Lexus CT I is the cheapest to buy among the models we analysed: from €11,000 according to our price surveys. The lowest all-in monthly cost is the Lexus CT I: about €347 per month at 12,000 km a year.
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Lexus (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
