Lexus Nx ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2015–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Lexus Nx we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Nx across generations.
Average Score
91/100
Best Year
2024 Lexus Nx
Score 93
Weakest Year
2018 Lexus Nx
Score 88
Every Lexus Nx Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A top-tier choice for enduring luxury, the NX delivers unwavering reliability that few competitors can match.
Top risks: Infotainment System · 12V Auxiliary Battery · Minor Interior Trim & Rattles
A supremely reliable luxury SUV that delivers peace of mind, despite a few minor ergonomic frustrations.
Top risks: HVAC Blower Motor · Infotainment System · Front Brake Wear
A practically bulletproof luxury compact SUV that delivers on Lexus's legendary reliability promise.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Power Liftgate Motor/Struts · 12V Auxiliary Battery
A nearly bulletproof luxury crossover, the 2019 NX offers superb long-term reliability and minimal unexpected costs.
Top risks: 2.0T Engine Carbon Buildup · Infotainment System Interface · Minor Trim/Rattle Issues
A top-tier choice for dependable luxury, offering peace of mind that few rivals can match.
Top risks: Fuel System · Electrical/Infotainment · Brakes
A practically bulletproof luxury compact SUV with minor tech quirks that shouldn't deter serious buyers.
Top risks: Infotainment System · HVAC System · Minor Electrical
A modern luxury SUV that largely retains Lexus's bulletproof reliability, with minor initial tech growing pains.
Top risks: Infotainment System · Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) · 12V Battery (Hybrid Models)
A premium compact SUV that largely lives up to Lexus's legendary reliability, though early software quirks are possible.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) · Hybrid System (HV Battery/Inverter) - Projected
A gold-standard luxury compact SUV for reliability, offering peace of mind and enduring quality.
Top risks: 2.0L Turbo Engine (NX 200t/300) - Carbon Buildup · Infotainment System - Remote Touch Interface · HVAC Blend Door Actuators
A supremely reliable luxury SUV where the biggest 'risk' is navigating its advanced new infotainment system.
Top risks: Infotainment System · 2.4L Turbo Engine (NX 350) · Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
A supremely reliable luxury compact SUV, with a few notable but often addressed issues that barely detract from its overall excellence.
Top risks: Fuel System (Recalled Fuel Pump) · Engine (2.0L Turbo Carbon Buildup) · Brake System (Recalled Booster Pump)
Problems That Follow the Nx Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Infotainment System
Appears in 6 model years · 55% of generations
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations
12V Auxiliary Battery
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations