NHTSA Federal Consumer Defect Registry

2022 Lexus NX Owner Complaints (16)

Analysis of 16 verified consumer complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Filtered and clustered by vehicle subsystem to identify genuine recurring mechanical and electrical flaws.

Total Complaints

Defect Clusters

3 Categories

Avg Failure Range

2k mi

Est. Repair Cost

$280 – $850

Defects & Problems Safety Recalls2 Owner Complaints16

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NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown

2022 NX Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem

100% Normalized Telemetry

Engine & Powertrain:38%

Electrical & Sensors:26%

Steering & Suspension:16%

Brakes & ABS Hydraulics:12%

Airbags & Body Structure:8%

Clustered Telemetry

Top Defect Complaint Groups (3)

Ranked by NHTSA Frequency

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & BATTERY6 Verified Complaints

Electrical Parasitic Drain, Infotainment & Harness Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Unexplained battery drain after sitting overnight, Infotainment display / instrument cluster blackouts, Accessory malfunction / alternator fault warnings

Median Failure Mileage2,400 milesIQR: 2,400 – 2,400 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$280 – $850 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0562 P0606 U0100 P0560 U0121

ENGINE & COOLING3 Verified Complaints

Engine Stalling, Oil Consumption & Cooling Defect Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Engine sudden stall / hesitation while driving, Abnormal oil burning / consumption, Check Engine Light (MIL) flashing, Engine overheating / coolant loss

Median Failure Mileage2,400 milesIQR: 2,400 – 2,400 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$950 – $3,200 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0300 P0171 P0128 P0420 P0011

BRAKING SYSTEM & ABS2 Verified Complaints

Service Brakes, ABS Actuator & Master Cylinder Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Spongy or hard brake pedal travel, ABS / Brake warning light illuminated, Extended stopping distance / pedal vibration

Median Failure Mileage6,300 milesIQR: 6,300 – 6,300 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$350 – $1,100 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

C0035 C0040 C1201 P0571 C0045

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