Lexus ES Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Lexus ES reliability information provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Lexus ESs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Lexus ESs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Lexus ES lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Lexus ES has been recently.
See what our members say about Lexus ES lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Lexus ES Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 57400 miles driven2007 | Lexus ES | Join or sign in to view | |
Competing Car Model Lemon Odds and Nada Odds Results through December 31, 2012
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Lexus ES
| Brand Reputation of the Lexus ES: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The ES is luxurious, classy, yet not too overtly ostentatious. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lexus is a brand with a reputation for reliability and a high degree of service. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have owned several Toyota vehicles without any major repairs. |
| Brand Reputation of the Lexus ES: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I originally bought the Lexus for its reputation and resale value. With everything going on with the Camry and other Toyota models as far as recalls, I thought it better to sell it now before the resale value plummets and it has no value. |
