2016 Lexus NX: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 91 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,752 to own, including $3,000 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Lexus NX.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$1,629
Transmission & drivetrain$481
Body, glass & interior$259
Driver-assist & stability$130
Electrical system$123
Fuel system$103
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Side/WindowJan 31, 2018 · campaign 18V085000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
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No. It scores 91 out of 100, one of the more reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2016 Lexus NX reliable?
It scores 91 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,000 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2016 Lexus NX cost to own?
About $14,752 over 5 years: $3,592 in lost value, $3,000 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $14,485 today.
What are the best years of the Lexus NX?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2024 worst (56/100).