Most reliable luxury cars
Most reliable luxury cars
We've compiled a list of the most reliable used luxury cars with CarMax customers. Learn more about how our lists work.
1. Acura TLX
CarMax owner rating
4.4
Pros
Three well-equipped trims A sporty look inside and out Super Handling All-Wheel Drive offers lots of grip
Cons
Infotainment touchpad distracting to use Cramped rear bench Middling fuel economy compared to rivals
2. Lexus ES 300h
CarMax owner rating
4.7
Pros
Hybrid Tons of standard features Spacious
Cons
Limited cargo space Sluggish acceleration Rear seats don’t fold
3. Lexus ES 350
CarMax owner rating
4.7
Pros
Comfortable and upscale Smooth ride Good handling
Cons
All-wheel drive isn’t available Rear seats don’t fold down
4. Acura ILX
CarMax owner rating
4.3
Pros
Ample features for the price Lively handling Solid estimated fuel economy
Cons
Disappointing, plastic-laden interior Stiff, unrefined ride Clumsy infotainment interface
5. Lexus CT 200h
CarMax owner rating
4.5
6. Lexus IS 200t
CarMax owner rating
4.9
Pros
Sporty appearance Premium-feeling interior Generous standard features
Cons
No manual transmission Limited trunk and cabin space Frustrating infotainment controls
7. Lexus IS 300
CarMax owner rating
4.8
Pros
Comfortable and smooth over rough terrain Luxuriously comfy seating Plenty of features and driver aids
Cons
Cramped back seat Not as powerful as you might expect Storage and cargo space are minimal
8. Lexus HS 250h
CarMax owner rating
4.7
9. Audi A5 Sportback
CarMax owner rating
5
Pros
Refined, premium interior Good performance with sharp AWD handling Packed feature list full of tech
Cons
Interior storage is lacking Some expected convenience tech is optional Not much rear-seat headroom
10. Infiniti Q70
CarMax owner rating
4.5
How we ranked this list
For this article we've pulled the top most reliable vehicles—in order—according to RepairPal rankings. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2006-2020 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings and rankings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of 3/21/2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings.
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Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.
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