2020 Lexus NX300h

Introduction

The 2020 Lexus NX300h is a hybrid luxury SUV. It combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a pair of electric motors to produce a combined 194 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The NX300h is available with front- or all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Owners praise the NX300h for its fuel efficiency, comfortable interior, and reliable performance. However, some owners have reported issues with the vehicle’s engine, transmission, suspension, electrical system, and interior.

Engine

• 2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder Engine

Intake Valve Deposits

• Description/Symptoms: Carbon buildup on the intake valves can cause the engine to run rough, misfire, and lose power.
• Solution: Replacing the affected intake valves.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
• Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission

Hesitation during Acceleration

• Description/Symptoms: The transmission may hesitate to shift gears when accelerating, causing a loss of power.
• Solution: Reprogramming the transmission control unit.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
• Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Front and Rear Shock Absorbers

Excessive Noise

• Description/Symptoms: The shock absorbers may make excessive noise when driving over rough roads.
• Solution: Replacing the affected shock absorbers.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
• Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery

Premature Battery Failure

• Description/Symptoms: The 12-volt battery may fail prematurely, causing the vehicle to lose power.
• Solution: Replacing the affected battery.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300

• Recalls: None Found

• Rear Camera

Blurry Image

• Description/Symptoms: The rear camera may produce a blurry image, making it difficult to see behind the vehicle.
• Solution: Replacing the affected rear camera.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700
• Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Central Display

Blank Screen

• Description/Symptoms: The central display may go blank while driving, causing the driver to lose access to navigation, audio, and climate controls.
• Solution: Replacing the affected central display.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
• Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Headlights

Dimming Headlights

• Description/Symptoms: The headlights may dim prematurely, affecting visibility at night.
• Solution: Replacing the affected headlights.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
• Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2020 Lexus NX300h has a number of potential issues, ranging from relatively minor problems like excessive noise from the suspension to more serious issues like premature battery failure and engine intake valve deposits. While these issues can be costly to fix, they are relatively rare and should not deter buyers from considering the NX300h. Overall, the NX300h is a reliable and comfortable SUV with good fuel efficiency.