2021 Lexus NX: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 89 out of 100 for reliability compared with other luxury cars and SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,498 to own, including $2,800 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 89 out of 100, one of the more reliable luxury cars and SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2021 Lexus NX reliable?
It scores 89 out of 100 against other luxury cars and SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,800 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2021 Lexus NX cost to own?
About $16,498 over 5 years: $5,538 in lost value, $2,800 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,332 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).