Is the 2018 Lexus ES a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Lexus ES ranks #17 of 21 among ES model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 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 2018 Lexus ES?

The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 200 miles.

Does the 2018 Lexus ES have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 Lexus ES in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Lexus ES?

EPA rates the 2018 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.

2018 Lexus ES Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2018 Lexus ES has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #17 highest of 21 ES model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 20% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 20/100; #17 of 21 ES years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 5; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 1; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 2
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2022; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 40; 40 city / 39 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 2 / 0

2018 Lexus ES recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2018 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.

2018 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	Recalls	MPG
2016	Good	25	9	0	40
2017	No verdict	0	2	0	40
2018	Best	20	5	0	40
2019	Avoid	95	34	1	44
2020	Caution	70	18	1	44

All Lexus ES years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Lexus ES a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Lexus ES ranks #17 of 21 among ES model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 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 2018 Lexus ES?: The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 200 miles.
Does the 2018 Lexus ES have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 Lexus ES in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Lexus ES?: EPA rates the 2018 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.