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Lexus LX570

08-21 · Lexus LX570

68out of 100

The quietest, most capable, most expensive vehicle on this list, with the worst fuel range at 320 miles per tank.

Scores last updated: June 14, 2026

Score breakdown

75/ 100Reliability×2.555/ 100True Annual Cost×1.570/ 100Safety×2.597/ 100Practicality×2.030/ 100Repairability×1.5

Our take

What it really is

The LX570 is the Lexus-badged Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series. The 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 produces 381hp and 401 lb-ft through an 8-speed automatic. The J200 platform is shared with the Land Cruiser 200 and the Sequoia.

Why it's on this list

18.2% chance of reaching 250k miles. Best interior quality and highway comfort of any BOF SUV on this list. If budget permits, nothing quite competes in the BOF luxury segment.

The honest trade-offs

320 miles per tank, worst range on the full dataset. $7,233/yr total ownership cost. The valley plate coolant leak is a $1,200 proactive repair. Do it on any 80k+ example. Mark Levinson amplifier failures at 100k+.

What to buy and what to avoid

2016+ for the mid-cycle refresh and updated infotainment. 2013+ for the CarPlay module availability. Budget the valley plate repair into purchase price on any example over 80k miles.

Annual cost of ownership

Fuel (12k mi)
$3,508 (USD)[5]
Maintenance
$551 (USD)[1]
Tires (prorated)
$480 (USD)
Insurance (25yr male)
$2,694 (USD)[8]
Insurance (40yr female)
$1,693 (USD)[8]
Total (25yr male)
$4,266 (USD)
Total (40yr female)
$3,265 (USD)

Key specs

MPG combined
13[5]
MPG city / hwy
13 / 18[5]
Tank
24.6 gal[5]
Engine
3UR-FE 5.7L V8
Horsepower
383 hp
Torque
403 lb-ft
Seats
8
Cargo (behind 2nd row)
18.1 cu ft
Cargo max
82.8 cu ft
Tow capacity
7,000 lbs
Ground clearance
9"
Stock tires
285/50R20
Body
SUV
Rear seats
60/40 split
3rd row
Tumble / removable

Safety

NHTSA overall
4/5 ★[2]
Rollover risk
20%[2]
IIHS rating
Not Tested[4]

Rust vulnerability

Overall severity
Low
Frame rust risk
Low

Known issues by mileage

60,000-100,000 Miles (97,000-161,000 KM)
Valley plate coolant leak ($1,200 proactive replacement)Major
100,000-150,000 Miles (161,000-241,000 KM)
Mark Levinson amplifier failure ($1,800-2,500)Moderate
100,000-150,000 Miles (161,000-241,000 KM)
Air suspension compressor ($600-1,200)Moderate

Reliability data

RepairPal annual cost
$972 (USD)[1]
Industry avg annual cost
$652 (USD)[1]
RepairPal rating
3.5/5[1]
Unscheduled visits/yr
0.6[1]
Severe issue probability
9%[1]
250k-mile survival
55%[7]

Repairability

Headlight type
Led Assembly
At major retailer
No
Headlight benchmark
3/10

References

Sources used to research and score this vehicle. Superscript numbers in the sections above link here.

  1. [1]dataset
    RepairPal

    Annual maintenance cost, reliability rating, unscheduled visit frequency, severe issue probability

  2. [2]government
    NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

    Overall crash test stars, rollover risk %, rollover stars, frontal and side ratings

  3. [3]government
    NHTSA Technical Service Bulletins

    Manufacturer-acknowledged technical issues and dealer fixes

  4. [4]dataset
    IIHS Safety Ratings

    Small overlap, side impact, overall safety rating, Top Safety Pick status

  5. [5]government
    EPA Fuel Economy Guide

    MPG city/highway/combined, fuel grade required, tank size

  6. [6]forum thread
    CarComplaints

    Most complained-about model years, common failure patterns by year and mileage band

  7. [7]dataset
    iSeeCars Long-Term Reliability

    250k-mile survival rate, depreciation curve, best age to buy used

  8. [8]publication
    Bankrate / Insurify Insurance Estimates

    Insurance cost estimates by vehicle class and driver profile

Before you buy

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