Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Lexus NX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Lexus NX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V085000 Sensor Failures May Prevent Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Of the 18 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 18 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Lexus NX has a mixed track record, with some common complaints focused on the engine and brakes. The recall and complaint data suggest an average reliability with moderate maintenance costs over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Battery health check
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake responsiveness issues
- Fuel efficiency drop
- Transmission hesitation
- Check engine light illumination
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Lexus NX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.