Used Car Checklists

Used Lexus NX: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 321 complaints across these 8 years; the 2024 drew the most.

Lexus NX

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Problems that follow the NX from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212022202320242025Total
Electrical32221120
Fuel system5203230
Brakes432211
Body and structure22329
Wipers and visibility4329

NX generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Second generation

    2022–2023

  2. First generation

    2015–2021

    2018 update: Revised front bumper; Grille changes; Updated headlamps; Revamped taillights

Mileages where NX problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
5,000–14,600 miles12V battery failure, power loss2024
13,000–15,350 milesPremature front brake pad wear2019

Every NX recall to confirm

12 recalls cover the NXyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 5 campaigns span more than one model year.

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