2015 Lexus NX
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Luxury cars & SUVs · AZ10 generation

2017 Lexus NX: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Well above average

It scores 94 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,905 to own, including $2,828 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Lexus NX.

Reliability

94/100

Well above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,828

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$8,160

25 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$15,797

$13,901 – $17,692, estimate

Recalls

0

on record

Owner complaints

30

filed with NHTSA

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$1,409
Transmission & drivetrain$433
Body, glass & interior$277
Driver-assist & stability$159
Electrical system$143
Fuel system$111

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

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Other years of the Lexus NX

Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (95/100) and the 2024 worst (56/100).

YearReliability
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202456/100
202367/100
202272/100
202189/100
202077/100
201990/100
201893/100
201794/100
201691/100
201595/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2017 Lexus NX a year to avoid?

No. It scores 94 out of 100, one of the more reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.

Is the 2017 Lexus NX reliable?

It scores 94 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,828 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2017 Lexus NX cost to own?

About $14,905 over 5 years: $3,917 in lost value, $2,828 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,797 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).

How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus NX have?

None on record with NHTSA.