How Long Do Lexus ISs Last? (Miles & Years)
Lexus ISs can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 5,395 used ISs for sale in the US, 12.4% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.5% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 5.9% are past 200,000 miles and 0.8% past 250,000, at a median of 122,556 miles.
At the roughly 10,300 miles a year typical of 10-year-old ISs on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 19 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 5,395 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Lexus IS mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used ISs | 5,395 | 72,724 | 12.4% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 2,283 | 122,556 | 27.8% | 5.9% | 0.8% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 11,174 | 445 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 24,739 | 596 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 31,160 | 554 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 47,830 | 247 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 59,781 | 260 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 66,060 | 141 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 75,318 | 186 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 86,978 | 200 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 93,054 | 250 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | 102,792 | 324 |
| 2015 | 11 yrs | 117,123 | 371 |
| 2014 | 12 yrs | 123,971 | 342 |
| 2013 | 13 yrs | 120,860 | 87 |
| 2012 | 14 yrs | 121,977 | 185 |
| 2011 | 15 yrs | 131,856 | 129 |
| 2010 | 16 yrs | 121,345 | 209 |
| 2009 | 17 yrs | 137,837 | 106 |
| 2008 | 18 yrs | 145,943 | 133 |
| 2007 | 19 yrs | 143,811 | 101 |
| 2006 | 20 yrs | 157,505 | 80 |
Lexus IS years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2008 (28 of 161 listed), 2014 (17 of 384 listed), 2006 (15 of 95 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Common problems on high-mileage ISs
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Lexus IS model years: equipment (1,534), electrical system (756), power train (174).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Lexus IS last?
Lexus ISs can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 5,395 used ISs for sale in the US, 12.4% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.5% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 5.9% are past 200,000 miles and 0.8% past 250,000, at a median of 122,556 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 226,855 miles.
How many years does a Lexus IS last?
At the roughly 10,300 miles a year typical of 10-year-old ISs on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 19 years. 2,283 of the 5,395 ISs listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 27.8% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Lexus IS?
12.4% of used ISs for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 27.8% among examples 10+ years old (median 122,556 miles). Fewer ISs make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Lexus IS years last the longest?
The 2008, 2014 and 2006 model years have the most ISs still for sale past 200,000 miles (28, 17 and 15 listings respectively).
What are the most common problems on high-mileage ISs?
Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and power train.
What is the average mileage of a used Lexus IS for sale?
The median used Lexus IS for sale has 72,724 miles; one in ten has more than 157,467. Based on 5,395 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 5,395 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
- Listings counted for the Lexus IS: IS, IS 350.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03