Lexus Problems

Are you having problems with your Lexus? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Lexus issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Lexus in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Lexus reliability - are Lexus cars reliable?
Answered by Lily Murray · 01 Apr 2019

If there are any common problems and complaints about reliability or faults in Lexus vehicles, they'll likely show up on our Lexus problems page. You can also calculate a car's projected resale value via our price and specs page.

Who makes Lexus cars?
Answered by Lily Murray · 21 Jun 2019

Toyota Motor Corporation make Lexus vehicles out of Aichi and Kyushu Japan with SUV production coming out of Ontario in the USA. 

That’s a difficult call to make. The car has done quite a few kilometres and is in the twilight of its life. If it’s been properly serviced all its life to date and you continue to service it well you should be able to keep on top of any issues that crop up. But at the same you should anticipate that problems might occur more often now, and that will involve more expense. Looking forward you need to decide if you want to gamble on it giving little or no trouble, or get out of it. If you are not sure about it get out of it now.

What is the cheapest Lexus?
Answered by Lily Murray · 01 Apr 2019

The cheapest new Lexus is a CT200h listed at $40,900. For more info on the latest model, check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Lexus reviews and news here.

Who owns Lexus?
Answered by Lily Murray · 01 Apr 2019

Toyota Motor Corporation own Lexus - it's Toyota's luxury brand. Toyota Motor also make cars under the Hino, Ranz, Daihatsu and Toyota brands.

What is the most expensive Lexus?
Answered by Lily Murray · 14 May 2019

The most expensive new Lexus is a LS500h Sports Luxury listed at $195,500. For more info on the latest model, check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Lexus reviews and news here.

Where is Lexus made?
Answered by Lily Murray · 01 Apr 2019

Lexus vehicles are mostly produced in Japan, where the brand started out in the early '80s.

What used hybrid should I buy?
Answered by David Morley · 08 Feb 2020

The world of hybrids is moving very fast, Hannah, and the rule of thumb is that newer is better purely because the technology is improving all the time. You’re obviously concerned with running costs and your carbon-footprint, so the latest hybrid technology with a full factory warranty would seem to be an obvious way to go.

That puts the new Corolla Hybrid firmly in the frame as both a car with the latest planet-saving and life-saving tech as well as Toyota’s five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty as well as a ten-year warranty on the hybrid’s batteries. For some reason, Lexus hasn’t budged on its four-year warranty, meaning that a 2017 CT200h might only have a few months of factory cover to run if your bought it now. You’ll also potentially pay more for the second-hand Lexus than you will for the brand-new Corolla.

The only real drawback with the Corolla Hybrid is that its luggage space – because of the battery-packs – is quite shallow. But beyond that it’s a great car with the hybrid driveline thrown in for just a couple of grand extra. That’s a bargain and it’s one of the reasons the new Corolla will be a lot of Australian families’ first hybrid.

What does Lexus stand for?
Answered by Lily Murray · 01 Apr 2019

According to the advertising agency that works for Lexus, the name never had any particular meaning. However it's still speculated the name is an amalgamation of the words "luxury" and "elegance", or that it stands for "Luxury Exports to the US".

RECALL: More than 52,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles may have fuel pump issue, including Corolla and HiLux
By Justin Hilliard · 07 Apr 2020
Toyota Australia and its premium offshoot, Lexus, have recalled 52,293 vehicles over a potential fuel pump fault
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