Is the 2016 Lexus ES a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Lexus ES ranks #16 of 21 among ES model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus ES?

The most reported problem areas are brakes (2 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 115,500 miles.

Does the 2016 Lexus ES have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Lexus ES in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lexus ES?

EPA rates the 2016 Lexus ES at 40 MPG combined (40 city / 39 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2016 Lexus ES Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2016 Lexus ES has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #16 highest of 21 ES model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is brakes (2 complaints, 22% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 25/100; #16 of 21 ES years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 9; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 2; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Top issue: Brakes
Best nearby year: 2018; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 40; 40 city / 39 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 1 / 0

2016 Lexus ES recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Lexus ES fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 40 MPG
Highway: 39 MPG
Combined: 40 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $1,600; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other ES years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2014	No verdict	10	4	40
2015	Good	30	5	40
2016	Good	25	9	40
2017	No verdict	0	2	40
2018	Best	20	5	40

All Lexus ES years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Lexus ES a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Lexus ES ranks #16 of 21 among ES model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus ES?: The most reported problem areas are brakes (2 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 115,500 miles.
Does the 2016 Lexus ES have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Lexus ES in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lexus ES?: EPA rates the 2016 Lexus ES at 40 MPG combined (40 city / 39 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.