Ls460 Forum (2024)

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What year LS460 is most reliable? ›

Reliable Lexus LS 460 Model Years

From 2013 on, most Lexus LS 460 models have high ratings and are considered high performers, even among other luxury vehicles. That's fantastic news since the Lexus LS 460 has fixed many of the problems.

The Lexus LS 460 has an average lifespan of 164,947 miles or about 14.8 years. The LS 460's predicted lifespan is derived from over 300 million data points iSeeCars analyzed to determine this model's average lifespan.

The Lexus LS460 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 10th out of 30 for luxury fullsize cars.

But if all-out performance and premium badging isn't a priority, the LS 460 buyer will appreciate Lexus' reputation for solid construction, impeccable reliability and one of the very best ownership experiences in the car industry.

The annual maintenance cost of a Lexus LS460 is $767.

The LS2 is also one of the most reliable LS engines, further adding to its appeal. The reason why it is rated so highly on this list is the price. The LS2 isn't as advanced or as powerful as its younger brother, the LS3, but it also costs less. As such, it is a solid option for tinkerers on a budget.

Typically, you can expect that a Lexus GX will survive 250,000-300,000 miles with excellent care. Some might not make it to this point, but those who drive well and are excellent at maintenance could see it past this point.

Transmission problems are causing certain LS430 models from 2001 to 2006 to hesitate, jerk, or idle at lower speeds. Affected sedans may exhibit erratic or hard shifting when slowing down to a stop.

In general, cars from this luxury brand can easily last 250,000 to 300,000 miles.

Your engine's timing chain can stretch over time resulting in a check engine light that comes along with excessive noise from your engine's timing cover. If the chain has broken, which is a rare occurrence, the engine will not start.

What is the most reliable Lexus LS? ›

The 2006 LS 430 is widely regarded as one of the most reliable cars ever made. Not just by Lexus, but by anyone. It is still plenty comfortable, and performance is fine for a large luxury sedan. You can pick up one of these today for very reasonable money, and put another couple hundred thousand miles on it easily.

The average cost for Lexus LS460 Timing Belt Replacement is $509.

How Reliable Is the 2014 Lexus LS? J.D. Power gives the 2014 Lexus LS 460 a reliability rating of 4.5 out of five. That mark is among the best given to any vehicle on the market.