AVOIR rates the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C's reliability 79/100 — good — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 73/100 (Good).
AVOIR scores the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C's longevity 83/100 (excellent), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.
AVOIR scores the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C on maintenance 82/100 and depreciation 67/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.
AVOIR scores every vehicle across 7 ownership factors using EPA fuel-economy data, NHTSA safety & complaints, IIHS ratings, and a proprietary used-market resale panel.