Faults:

Remarkably little has gone wrong.

Engine light went on at 58,000 - was determined to be a computer 'glitch', had nothing to do with the engine. Cost $300+ to fix at dealership.

Had to replace brake pads at 60,000.

Had to replace tires at 60,000.

Nothing else has gone wrong with the car. I bought it certified from Tri County Lexus Dealers in Totowa, NJ.

They do the maintenance and are extremely fast and reliable. They always provide a loaner car as well.

General Comments:

I don't think I will ever buy another car. I have owned a Honda, Huyndai, Toyota, Audi, Chevy and a Volkswagen Kharman Ghia and Jetta. All of these cars had problems.

Comfortable, luxurious interior.

Feel very safe driving this car.

Only thing I would change- tighter turning radius.

Faults:

Needed rear brakes and replaced the timing belt.

General Comments:

Great car very comfortable, nice ride.

Fuel economy worse than expected under 20 mpg. when commuting in orange county.

Small fuel tank and under 20 mpg. means frequent trips to the gas station.

Faults:

The drive light bulb on the display went out. Replaced under warranty for free, would have been $300.

Two tail lights went out, replaced them myself at a cost of $3 instead of the dealer charge of $80 a pop.

The windshield has a small leak in the seal. Took it to the dealer at 51K miles and they said the warranty had expired at 50K miles. Going to split the repair bill with me of $135. This is a certified car with the 100K mile warranty which I learned doesn't cover everything I thought.

Glove box is very difficult to close, a known engineering flaw. Lexus I believe took care of this in newer models, but nothing has been done with mine.

General Comments:

Overall I have been very pleased with this car. It is the first SUV I have owned - previously drove Honda Accord, Toyota Avalon, Acura CL and Integra. The reliability has been on par with the Japanese reputation and the only repairs have been minor cosmetics like the light bulbs. I give it very very high marks for comfort and room. Ergonomics are first rate and interior feels very luxurious as one would expect from a Lexus. Does ride like a large sedan with the visibility and convenience of an SUV. Will buy another, but not for awhile as I anticipate this will keep me happy for years to come. Highly recommended.

Faults:

If there is any complaint it deals with the original tires, they seem to have worn faster than is reasonable, but that's not a big deal and I will rectify that with tires that are more suitable.

General Comments:

The car has performed admirably, with no complaints about either service or reliability of the vehicle.

It handles extremely well on icy, snow covered roads with no fish tailing or sense of losing control.

I was in a car accident, rammed in the passenger side and the integrity of the Lexus prevented any injuries to myself. The other car, a Chevy, was crunched like an accordion and they suffered soft tissue damage. A real compliment to Lexus and the type of vehicle they manufacture.

The dealership truly treats the Lexus customer like one would like to be treated, my only complaint is I like this car so much I will not be in a rush to buy another newer Lexus model.