Used-Lexus Powertrains to Watch Out For: Five Engines to Inspect
An auto-news guide highlights five Lexus engines with notable reliability issues, including the 1MZ-FE sludge problem, the 4GR-FSE carbon buildup, the 1UR-FE/1UR-FSE 4.6L V8 valve-spring and fuel-sensor issues, the 2AZ-FXE hybrid’s oil consumption, and the V35A-FTS turbo’s crank bearing risk; while many cases have been addressed by recalls or warranty programs, used-car buyers should scrutinize models like LX 600, IS 250, ES 300, RX 300, HS 250h, GX 460, and LS 460.