2018 Lexus NX: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 93 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,251 to own, including $2,820 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.
No. It scores 93 out of 100, one of the more reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2018 Lexus NX reliable?
It scores 93 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,820 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2018 Lexus NX cost to own?
About $15,251 over 5 years: $4,271 in lost value, $2,820 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,224 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).