2018 Lexus LS500KMile rating
Market price
$30,146
This one is $2,008 (7%) under it.
Longevity record
No. 2
38.8% of Lexus LSs reach 250,000 miles, against 5.4% of all vehicles. See the ranking.
Runway to 200k
67k mi
66,842 miles left before 200,000 — about 6 years at 12,000 a year
Trim500 F Sport RWD
BodySedan
ColorBurgundy
Engine416 hp 3.5L V6
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic
FuelGasoline
MPG (combined)24
NHTSA safetyNot Rated
LocationNewport Beach , CA
SellerSNB Auto Group LLC
VINJTHB51FFXJ5002191

Known issues to check on the 2018 Lexus LS

One widely reported problem pattern applies to this model year. That does not mean this car has the fault — many were fixed under warranty or recall — but it is what to check, and what to ask the seller for, before you buy.

  • Low-pressure fuel pumpWorth checking

    A very large recall covers a Denso low-pressure fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine while driving.

    What to check: Run the VIN through the manufacturer's recall lookup and confirm the fuel pump recall has been completed. It is a free fix, but it has to have been done.

Patterns are drawn from NHTSA recalls and complaints, manufacturer service bulletins and consistent owner reporting. Always confirm open recalls against the VIN and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

What owners of the 2018 LS say

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About this car

The Lexus LS is No. 2 on the Caboose longevity table: 38.8% of them reach 250,000 miles, against 5.4% of all vehicles. This 2018 Lexus LS 500 F Sport RWD is listed at $28,138, about $2,008 below the CarGurus expected market price of $30,146. It has 133,158 miles and comes in Burgundy. Power comes from a 416 hp 3.5L V6 with rear-wheel drive, rated around 24 MPG combined. It is offered by SNB Auto Group LLC in Newport Beach , CA.

Why it's a good buy

  • 38.8% of Lexus LSs reach 250,000 miles — No. 2 of 52 on the Caboose table
  • 66,842 miles of runway before 200,000
  • 7% below market price ($2,008 savings)
  • Leather Seats
  • Sunroof/Moonroof
  • Navigation System

Features

Leather SeatsSunroof/MoonroofNavigation SystemAdaptive Cruise ControlAlloy WheelsBluetoothAdaptive SuspensionBackup Camera
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