Which is more reliable, Lexus or Lincoln?
In our inspections, Lexus’ average condition stays above the “decent” threshold to around 126k miles. We don’t have that mileage read for Lincoln yet.
In our inspections, Lexus’ average condition stays above the “decent” threshold to around 126k miles. We don’t have that mileage read for Lincoln yet.
Based on 309 Lexus vehicles and 36 Lincolns. “Decent” means a condition score of 55/100.
Head to head
| Lexus | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Cars inspected | 309 | 36 |
| Average condition | 60/100 | 61/100 |
| In good shape (60+/100) | 57% | 56% |
| Repainted or replaced panel | 82% | 78% |
| Structural repair found | 3% | 3% |
| Fault codes recently cleared | 20% | 19% |
Green = the better number of the pair. Condition reflects the mix of cars that came to us — age, price, model — so treat small gaps as a tie.
How they score
How long do they stay good?
Good cars by mileage
▬ Lexus▬ Lincoln▬ all cars
Good cars by age
▬ Lexus▬ Lincoln▬ all cars
Share in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; a band under 20 cars follows the nearby bands, so a run above the all-cars line stays above it, and a band of 20 or more uses the rate we measured; where a band has too few cars, the line follows the trend between the bands on either side; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). Dashed grey = all cars we check.
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
53%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
36%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
36%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
32%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
25%
Oil leaks · Engine
64%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
33%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
33%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
28%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
22%
Trajectory by generation
Lexus
▲ Newer Lexus vehicles are holding up better
Lincoln
Not enough Lincolns at the 5–10 year checkpoint yet to draw a generation trend.
Share in good shape when inspected at the same age (5–10 years, age-adjusted), by model-year generation; dashed = all-brand average. All brands →
FAQ
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What are the most common problems with used Lexus vehicles and Lincolns?
On Lexus vehicles we flag oil leaks (53%), fuel trim out of range (36%), tires condition & wear (36%). On Lincolns: oil leaks (64%), fuel trim out of range (33%), active error codes (33%).
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How many Lexus and Lincoln vehicles have you inspected?
309 Lexus vehicles and 36 Lincolns — 345 real pre-purchase inspections. Updated Nov 11, 2026.
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Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection?
Yes. Badge averages don't sort the good car from the tired one. We still find repainted panels on 82% of Lexus vehicles and 78% of Lincolns, and recently cleared fault codes on 20% / 19%.
Buying a used Lexus or Lincoln? Get a pre-purchase inspection before you pay.
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Based on 345 inspections · updated Nov 11, 2026
