LEXUS NX Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 109 MOT tests from 18 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every LEXUS NX has the same fault.

LEXUS NX's have a excellent reliability rating of 850/999. The score was calculated from the average of every LEXUS NX that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

Also check BHP & performance, road tax, fuel economy, and CO2 emissions for the LEXUS NX.

Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	893/999Excellent	79,613 miles	2,464 vehicles
N/A	N/A	840/999Excellent	81,060 miles	2,233 vehicles
N/A	N/A	818/999Excellent	78,297 miles	2,680 vehicles

How reliable is the LEXUS NX?

Based on 109 MOT tests from 18 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

MOT tests

109

Pass rate

91.7%

Median mileage

61,453 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every LEXUS NX has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 809 out of 999.

Common LEXUS NX MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 33 advisory comments and 4 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Coil spring / suspension issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 6 advisory comments and 1 failure comment in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs, dampers, or suspension joints that were corroded, worn, or broken at inspection.

What to inspect

Look for broken or corroded springs, uneven ride height, and knocks from the suspension over bumps.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Windscreen damage

VehicleScore MOT data includes 1 advisory comment and 5 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.

What to inspect

Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY (3.4 (B) (II))

LEXUS NX MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Not enough VehicleScore data for year-by-year conclusions.

What to check when buying a used LEXUS NX

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Coil spring / suspension issues. Look for broken or corroded springs, uneven ride height, and knocks from the suspension over bumps.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Buying a LEXUS NX?

Common problems tell you what can affect LEXUS NXs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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