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Lexus IS Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2006 - 2013 Lexus IS |
Best
73%
Worst
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TrueDelta Reviews the Reliability And Durability of the Lexus IS
| Lexus IS Reliability And Durability: Pros | |
| Year | Comment |
| 2016 | No matter how much Lexus improves the IS, the primary reason to buy one instead of something European or American (or even the Infiniti) will likely remain reliability. Audis and BMWs have become more reliable during the first few years of ownership, but once out of warranty they remain frightening propositions. Many remain reliable. But some owners live horror stories. The Infiniti Q50 has done well in TrueDelta's reliability survey but poorly in others. The key difference: we don't count software-based or usability issues that others do. The Q50's infotainment system has had issues. The G35 / G37 that preceded the Q50 has tended to be a better out-of-warranty bet than the Europeans, but some owners experienced excessive oil consumption and the odds of getting a lemon were higher than with the Lexus. full 2016 Lexus IS review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Lexus IS
| Lexus IS Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lexus is arguably the most reliable and safe vehicle available full 2010 Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Owned this car for four years and had zero problems. full 2009 Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
History of excellent/above average Lexus reliability full 2009 Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very very reliable and will remain so for a long time. full 2008 Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Toyota/Lexus qquality, fit & finish, and long term reliability is above average. full 2008 Lexus IS review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Have 2300 miles so far and no problems to speak of. full 2007 Lexus IS review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Its a Lexus enough said. full 2007 Lexus IS review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Thus far seems to have littel to no problems despite being used when I bought it. full 2005 Lexus IS review |
| 2002 | 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Virtually no major repair issues. At 82,000+ miles, have replaced only wear items. Yet to do suspension, electrics, joints, bushings, etc. full 2002 Lexus IS review |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Reliable a the day is long. full 2002 Lexus IS review |
