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Reliability Database
Lexus

ES

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.7)
5 Generations
15 Engines Rated
2,957 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
9 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2001 XV20
1 engine
106 complaints 🔥 5
3.0L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.8)
→
2002-2006 XV30
3 engines
795 complaints 🔥 19 ☠ 3
3.3L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.4)
→
2007-2012 XV40
6 engines
1,647 complaints 🔥 13 ☠ 9
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2013-2018 XV60
3 engines
236 complaints
2.5L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.7)
→
2019-2025 XV70
2 engines
173 complaints 🔥 3
3.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
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