Lexus nabs No. 1 spot in J.D. Power vehicle dependability survey for 3rd straight year

Lexus vehicles are in an outdoor parking lot at a Lexus dealership — While Lexus remained in the top spot of J.D. Power's survey of vehicle dependability at the three-year mark, the luxury brand's problems per 100 vehicles increased by five to 140. (DAVID PHILLIPS)

February 14, 2025 07:11 PM

For the third straight year, Lexus is the highest-ranked brand in J.D. Power’s annual study of vehicle dependability after three years of ownership, while the industry saw the average number of long-term problems rise to the highest level since 2009.

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