# 5 Lexus Engines You Should Steer Clear Of

> Lexus has spent more than three decades earning the reliability that most luxury brands would love to borrow. From the original LS 400 that humbled German sedans, to early RX and ES models, the brand has conditioned…

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- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #lexus #clear #engines #steer #trust #almost #automaker #bats
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