What are the worst Lexus ES350 years?

Q: What are the worst Lexus ES350 years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Lexus ES350 years are 2007, 2008 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.

Lexus ES350: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2007, 2008

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2017solid year22 complaints · 1 recalls 2016solid year21 complaints · 1 recalls 2015solid year16 complaints · 1 recalls 2014solid year16 complaints · 1 recalls 2013solid year23 complaints · 1 recalls 201289 complaints · 3 recalls 2011153 complaints · 3 recalls 2010137 complaints · 5 recalls 2009145 complaints · 5 recalls 2008worst year255 complaints · 5 recalls 2007worst year465 complaints · 5 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.