Lexus LS saloon (2012-2017): owner reviews

"The Lexus LS is comfortable, well equipment and extremely reliable. It's one of the most luxurious saloons around, but the top-spec model is expensive and the LS is not a car for the driving enthusiast."

Carbuyer Rating

2.3 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.8 out of 5

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Reviews

Owner Reviews

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  • 3 out of 5
  • 2 out of 5
  • 1 out of 5
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Common Problems

  • Brakes (1 case)
  • Electrics (3 cases)
  • Engine (2 cases)

Review 1 of 28

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

LS600h

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

31
Tell us what you think about your car?
I bought this car as a treat really as it only gets used high days and holidays and still only has under 40k on it but I just love driving it. Always a sense of occasion and its a sublime experience. Quite and refined but ask for power and it is instantaneous. I cannot understand a review saying the CVT gearbox is noisy as am sure mine isn't. All I get is a little tyre roar on some surfaces.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

ls460

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

26
Tell us what you think about your car?
Best car we ever had. Great engine, very smooth and let's not forget the reliability.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

only one trim level, none listed, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2004

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Best car i have ever owned. quiet, comfortable, reliable and surprisingly economical for its size.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

ls, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Marvelous?
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SE-L, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very reliable as all lexus are, and with impeccable dealer service. Just too expensive to run a large petrol car these days
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2001

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

19
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

20
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

26
Tell us what you think about your car?
Never broken down except for a puncture.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

23
Tell us what you think about your car?
One fault to date, damaged air con pipe to rear compartment, found during a routine service and repaired FOC even though outside of warranty period.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2001

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

24.6
Tell us what you think about your car?
So far it has been 100% reliable
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

LS 600 h, Above 3.0-litre, Hybrid/Alternative, Automatic

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Our own fault, not that of the car.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
The best car you can buy at any money.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Hybrid, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

25
Tell us what you think about your car?
never gone wrong
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

N/A, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

1997

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
It goes whenever i turn the key.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

28
Tell us what you think about your car?
very good
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2001

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

24
Tell us what you think about your car?
It's totally reliable
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Hybrid, Automatic

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

31
Tell us what you think about your car?
faultless so far
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SE-L, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
The silence, comfort and effortless power make it the most stress free transport we have ever had in 50 years of motoring, 45 years of which were in relatively expensive cars. The manufacturer's and dealer's attitude to service clinch it.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Quality very well built reliable comfortable well engineered motor
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

1999

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Great wish l could afford the lastest model
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

26
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2001

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

18
Tell us what you think about your car?
HAVING BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2001, HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT APART FROM THE CHANGE OF A BATTERY IN 2008.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Standard, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2000

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
My lexus ls 400 is a superb car, fine build quality, very satisfying and comfortable to drive. My lexus dealer in milton keynes gives very good customer satisfaction.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Makes driving a joy, i don't get stressed out when stuck in traffic. Plenty of powere available when required. I have found the lexus range (had a gs300 previously) very reliable and comfortable. Service costs are reasonable and i was expecting to pay a lot more than a vauxhall vectra for example which has not been the case.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SE, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Wonderful value for money, feel happy just sitting in it. Only fault, sat nav system is obsolete and not worth updating. As i only do a small mileage i have no urge to exchange it, may change for a smaller hybrid lexus if petrol prices increase.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

executive, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SE, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2004

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Suits us perfectly except in icy weather when the wheels spin
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

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