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Lexus NX Z10

Lexus · NXZ102014–2021

Valuation of the Lexus NX Z10 (2014–2021): condition, paperwork, inspection and terms of sale.

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Why buyers choose this model

Reason: pollution of the throttle and intake system, deposits on the nozzles during long-term operation in the urban cycle. It was found after 80,000 – 120,000 km. The cost of elimination: 3 000 - 10 000 rubles (for a complex of diagnostics, cleaning of throttle and nozzles).

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Unsustainable idling, thrust failures

Reason: pollution of the throttle and intake system, deposits on the nozzles during long-term operation in the urban cycle. It was found after 80,000 – 120,000 km. Removal cost: 3 000 - 10 000 rubles (for a complex of diagnostics, cleaning of throttle and nozzles). # # Failure of the block of stepless change in the height of the Valvematic valves lift

Reason: failure of the electronic control board of the unit or mechanical wear of internal elements due to sensitivity to quality and intervals of replacement of motor oil. Met after 100,000 – 200,000 km (typical for cars produced before restyling in 2017). Removal cost: 70 000 – 120 000 rubles (the factory repair manual prescribes the replacement of the Valvematic unit in the collection). # # #

Reason: low resource of the water pump. It was seen after 60,000 to 90,000 km. Removal cost: 25 000 - 40 000 rubles (replacement of pump with antifreeze). # # Wear of the exhaust valves guide bushings

Symptoms: compression drop in cylinders, unstable operation and tanning of the "Check Engine" indicator. Cause: manufacturing defect. Met after 60 000 - 100 000 km (typical for pre-restyling cars of 2015-2017). Removal cost: 140,000 - 180,000 rubles (replacement of HBC and valves). ## Increased oil consumption

Reason: occurrence of piston rings, accelerated wear of the cylinder-piston group due to design features and long intervals of oil change in heavy operation. Possible bullies. It was found after 80,000-200,000 km. Removal cost: 60 000 – 500 000 rubles (depending on the scope of work – from excavating to overhaul). # # Loss of traction, errors on boost

Reason: failure of the turbine actuator, geometry wedging, supercharge air leak. Reason: design defect of the valve membrane; rapid wear of the actuator mechanism due to thermal loads. It was found after 90,000 – 130,000 km. Removal cost: 25 000 – 60 000 rubles (repair / replacement of the actuator, check of pipes). # # # Stretching of the HRM chain or failure of the tensioner

Met after 90,000 - 150,000 km (typical for cars of 2015-2016). Cost of elimination: 50 000 - 80 000 rubles. # # Floating idling speed, unstable engine operation

Reason: contamination of the throttle, failure in the sensor position of the throttle. It was seen after 70,000 to 100,000 km. Removal cost: 3000 – 20 000 rubles (cleaning the valve, diagnostics / replacement of the sensor). # # # Leakage of the water pump (pump)

Reason: small resource of the osseal, which leads to the seepage of antifreeze through the drainage hole. It was found after 70,000 – 140,000 km. Removal cost: 15 000 – 40 000 rubles. # # Short-term crack of the phase regulator (VVT-i couplings) on the intake shaft when starting a cold engine

Reason: development of a landing place of the stopper of the clutch due to a drop in oil pressure after a long parking. It was found after 80,000 – 130,000 km. Removal cost: 35,000 – 60,000 rubles (replacement of defective VVT-i clutch). ## Internal leakage of coolant, overheating

Reason: corrosion and depressurization of the cooler of the exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR); decrease in the efficiency of cooling the inverter due to radiator pollution, leakage of cooling fluid, wear of the pump circuit of the inverter. Met after 100,000 - 180,000 km. Removal cost: 40 000 - 100 000 rubles (replacement of EGR cooler, intake manifold, liquids; cleaning of the radiator, replacement of the pump, repair / replacement of the inverter). # # #

The reason: strong engine overheating, shrinkage and deformation of the gasket under thermal loads. It was found after 100,000-200,000 km (with systematic overheating). Cost of elimination: 35 000 - 90 000 rubles. # # Increased oil consumption

Reason: piston rings due to the use of low-viscosity oils (0W-20) for frequent short trips without warming up. Met after 100,000 - 200,000 km. Removal cost: 80 000 - 200 000 rubles. ## Reduced battery capacity, hybrid system errors, power loss

Reason: wear of high-voltage nickel-metal hydride battery. It was met after 150,000 - 240,000 km. Elimination cost: 300,000 - 600,000 rubles (diagnostics and balancing of the battery; if necessary, replacement of the high-voltage battery). # #

Reason: wear of the single-row chain of the HRM, leading to a violation of the synchronization of the gas distribution phases. Met after 180,000 - 200,000 km. Removal cost: 40 000 - 70 000 rubles. # # Snap, kicks and delays when virtual gearshift or change direction of movement (Reverse/Drive)

The reason: clogging of the hydroblock channels and jamming of solenoids with wear products of frictions and belts. It was met after 100,000 – 150,000 km. Removal cost: 40 000 – 90 000 rubles. # # Hum, whistle or metal grinding when moving

Cause: wear and destruction of the bearings of the lead and driven shafts, as well as damage to the working surface of the cones and segment belt due to a rare oil change. It was met after 120,000-180,000 km. Removal cost: 120,000 – 220,000 rubles. # # Hard switching / pushes when switching 1-2-3 and when downshifting

Reason: high sensitivity to quality and intervals of replacement of transmission fluid. Overheating of the transmission fluid and rapid wear of the hydraulic transformer lock due to the high torque of the turbo engine, which leads to contamination of the hydraulic unit and valve channels by the wear products of frictions. It was found after 80,000 to 160,000 km. Removal cost: 40 000 - 170 000 rubles (repair of the hydroblock with replacement of solenoids). # # Vibration at a speed of 70-100 km / h

Reason: wear of the hydraulic transformer lock clutch lining (TCC), slipping TCC due to burnt-out friction additives of transmission oil. It was met after 100,000 – 140,000 km. Cost of elimination: about 10 000 rubles for oil replacement; in the neglected case, the repair of the hydraulic transformer - from 50 000 - 100 000 rubles. # Increased noise (trolleybus hum) from the transmission unit when dialing speed

Reason: wear of the bearing of one of the motor generators (MG1/MG2) due to aging of oil or ingress of the damper disc wear products into the oil circuit. Wear of differential bearings due to degradation of the e-CVT transmission fluid at long intervals without replacement. It was found after 160,000 – 220,000 km. Removal cost: 60 000 – 130 000 rubles. # # Failure of the electromagnetic clutch (EMC) in the rear axle gearbox

Cause: wear of the internal components of the coupling (including the linear solenoid), leading to loss of torque transmission to the rear axle and the appearance of noise (friction, buzzing). Met after 70,000 - 180,000 km. Cost of elimination: 180 000 - 220 000 rubles. # # Vibration of the body at high speeds, the hum of the transmission tunnel

Reason: Wear of the propeller bearing. Met after 120,000 - 160,000 km. Removal cost: 10,000 - 20,000 rubles (replacement of bearing and propeller support). # # Draws, kicks or hard punches when automatically connecting the rear axle during slipping of the front wheels

Reason: wear of the friction disc package inside the electromagnetic clutch or critical loss of the properties of the clutch oil due to overheating under prolonged loads without replacement. It was met after 100,000 – 150,000 km. Removal cost: 3,000 - 6,000 rubles (liquid replacement); 40,000 - 70,000 rubles (recovery of the clutch with replacement of frictions and lubricants); 80,000 - 120,000 rubles (replacement of the clutch assembly in critical wear). # # Failure of the all-wheel drive system E-Four

Cause: oxidation, corrosion or mechanical damage to the power high-voltage connectors of the rear electric motor (MG2), located under the car and exposed to moisture; ingress of moisture and corrosion of the contacts of the inner cavity of the rear electric motor due to loss of seal seals. It was met after 120,000-180,000 km. Removal cost: 20 000 – 50 000 rubles (wiring repair and sealing of connectors); 250 000 – 400 000 rubles (replacement of the rear electric motor assembly). # # Wear of the Silent blocks of the front levers

Met after 60,000 - 130,000 km. Cost of elimination: 25 000 - 50 000 rubles. # Wear ball supports

It was found after 70,000 – 120,000 km. Cost of elimination: 5000 - 50 000 rubles (overpressing or replacing the front lower levers in the assembly - with work and subsequent adjustment of the collapse-descendence). # # Wear of the Silentblocks of the rear levers

Met after 100,000 - 140,000 km. Removal cost: 35 000 - 60 000 rubles (replacement of rear levers, adjustment of collapse-declination). # # # Front shock absorbers

It was found after 70,000-150,000 km. Removal cost: 25 000 – 90 000 rubles. # # Wear of bearings of front shock absorbers

The reason: drying of lubricant in the node, getting dirt from the road and poor sealing of the node. It was found after 90,000 - 130,000 km. Cost of elimination: 8000 - 30 000 rubles. # # Rear shock absorbers

Met after 100,000 - 150,000 km. Removal cost: 15,000 - 50,000 rubles. # # Stage bearings

Reason: wear of treadmills and bearing balls of the front or rear hub due to washing out of lubricant or impact loads. It was found after 80,000 – 140,000 km. Removal cost: 18 000 – 40 000 rubles (replacement of the hub assembly in the assembly). # # # The appearance of numerous chips on the hood, front bumper, wheel arches and windshield frame with the subsequent formation of local corrosion foci

The reason: the small thickness of the factory paint coating (LCP) and the use of environmentally friendly water-based paints with low mechanical resistance. It was found after 30,000-150,000 km (3-5 years of operation in regions with aggressive winter operation). Removal cost: 20 000 – 60 000 rubles (local color of damaged elements and application of protective polymer film). # # Fogging and failure of front headlights (the appearance of condensation inside)

Reason: violation of tightness of the headlamp body due to aging of sealing materials, clogging of drainage channels or microcracks of the body. Violation of the tightness of the headlamp body (infection of moisture) leads to oxidation of contacts and burnout of LED boards. Thermal degradation of control units. It was seen after 60,000 to 100,000 km. Removal cost: 80 000 - 120 000 rubles (replacement of headlights in the assembly). # # # Clouding, appearance of yellowness, webs of cracks of the front LED headlights

The reason: high sensitivity of polycarbonate plastic to ultraviolet light and road chemistry. It was found after 80,000 – 140,000 km. Removal cost: 15 000 – 40 000 rubles (deep polishing, sealing and film booking) or 30 000 – 120 000 rubles (replacement of LED control unit, restoration of tightness or replacement of headlights in the collection). # # Quick discharge of the battery (ACB) after a short-term parking of the car

The reason: software failure or hardware malfunction of the DCM (Data Communication Module) module and the head multimedia device that do not go into sleep mode. It was found after 40,000-80,000 km. Removal cost: 4 000 – 50 000 rubles (diagnostics, leak fixing, flashing blocks or replacement of the DCM / head unit module, battery replacement). ## Electrical drive failure of the trunk door

Reason: ingress of moisture inside the housing of electric racks (actuators) and subsequent corrosion of the motor or breakage of plastic gears of the screw mechanism; failure of the end switches of the electric drive locks of the trunk door due to moisture and wear of plastic elements. It was found after 60,000 – 120,000 km. The cost of elimination: 35 000 – 80 000 rubles (replacement of non-original racks or purchase of the original node).

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Pre-purchase checklist

Unsustainable idling, thrust failures

  • The cost of elimination: 3 000 - 10 000 rubles (for a complex of diagnostics, cleaning of throttle and nozzles).

Failure of the block of stepless change of height of Valvematic valves lift

  • Reason: failure of the electronic control board of the unit or mechanical wear of internal elements due to sensitivity to quality and intervals of replacement of motor oil.
  • Removal cost: 70 000 – 120 000 rubles (the factory repair manual prescribes the replacement of the Valvematic unit in the collection).

Pump leak

  • Removal cost: 25 000 - 40 000 rubles (replacement of pump with antifreeze).

Wear of exhaust valve guides

  • Removal cost: 140,000 - 180,000 rubles (replacement of HBC and valves).

Increased oil consumption

  • Reason: occurrence of piston rings, accelerated wear of the cylinder-piston group due to design features and long intervals of oil change in heavy operation. Possible bullies. It was found after 80,000-200,000 km.
  • The cost of elimination: 60 000 – 500 000 rubles (depending on the scope of work – from decoking to overhaul).

Loss of traction, supercharge errors

  • Reason: failure of the turbine actuator, geometry wedging, supercharge air leak.
  • Reason: design defect of the valve membrane; rapid wear of the actuator mechanism due to thermal loads. It was found after 90,000 – 130,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 25 000 – 60 000 rubles (repair / replacement of the actuator, inspection of pipes).

Floating idling speed, unstable engine operation

  • Removal cost: 3000 – 20 000 rubles (cleaning the valve, diagnostics / replacement of the sensor).

Short-term cracking of the phase regulator (VVT-i couplings) on the intake shaft when starting a cold engine

  • Removal cost: 35 000 – 60 000 rubles (replacement of defective coupling VVT-i).

Internal leakage of coolant, overheating

  • Reason: corrosion and depressurization of the cooler of the exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR); decrease in the efficiency of cooling the inverter due to radiator pollution, leakage of cooling fluid, wear of the pump circuit of the inverter. Met after 100,000 - 180,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 40 000 - 100 000 rubles (replacement of the EGR cooler, intake manifold, liquids; cleaning of the radiator, replacement of the pump, repair / replacement of the inverter).

Reduced battery capacity, hybrid system errors, power loss

  • Reason: wear of high-voltage nickel-metal hydride battery. Met after 150,000 - 240,000 km.
  • Elimination cost: 300,000 - 600,000 rubles (diagnostics and balancing of the battery; if necessary, replacement of the high-voltage battery).

Stretching the timing system chain

  • Reason: wear of the single-row chain of the HRM, leading to a violation of the synchronization of the gas distribution phases. Met after 180,000 - 200,000 km.

Punches, kicks and delays when virtual gearshifts or changing direction (Reverse/Drive)

  • The reason: clogging of the hydroblock channels and jamming of solenoids with wear products of frictions and belts. It was met after 100,000 – 150,000 km.

A hum, whistle or metallic grinding when moving

  • Cause: wear and destruction of the bearings of the lead and driven shafts, as well as damage to the working surface of the cones and segment belt due to a rare oil change. It was met after 120,000 – 180,000 km.

Hard switching/shocks when switching 1-2-3 and when downshifting

  • Overheating of the transmission fluid and rapid wear of the hydraulic transformer lock due to the high torque of the turbo engine, which leads to contamination of the hydraulic unit and valve channels by the wear products of frictions. It was found after 80,000 to 160,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 40 000 - 170 000 rubles (repair of the hydroblock with replacement of solenoids).

Vibration at a speed of 70-100 km / h

  • Reason: wear of the hydraulic transformer lock clutch lining (TCC), slipping TCC due to burnt-out friction additives of transmission oil. It was met after 100,000 – 140,000 km.
  • The cost of elimination: about 10 000 rubles for oil replacement; in the neglected case, the repair of the hydrotransformer - from 50 000 - 100 000 rubles.

Increased noise (trolleybus hum) from the transmission unit when dialing speed

  • Reason: wear of the bearing of one of the motor generators (MG1/MG2) due to aging of oil or ingress of the damper disc wear products into the oil circuit.
  • Wear of differential bearings due to degradation of the e-CVT transmission fluid at long intervals without replacement. It was found after 160,000 – 220,000 km.

Failure of the electromagnetic clutch (EMC) in the rear axle gearbox

  • Cause: wear of the internal components of the coupling (including the linear solenoid), leading to loss of torque transmission to the rear axle and the appearance of noise (friction, buzzing). Met after 70,000 - 180,000 km.

Vibration of the body at high speeds, the hum of the transmission tunnel

  • Reason: Wear of the propeller bearing. Met after 120,000 - 160,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 10 000 - 20 000 rubles (replacement of the bearing and propeller shaft support).

Punch, kick or hard bumps when the rear axle is automatically connected during the front wheels slip

  • Reason: wear of the friction disc package inside the electromagnetic clutch or critical loss of the properties of the clutch oil due to overheating under prolonged loads without replacement. It was met after 100,000 – 150,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 3000 - 6 000 rubles (replacement of liquid); 40 000 - 70 000 rubles (restoration of the clutch with replacement of frictions and lubricants); 80 000 - 120 000 rubles (replacement of the clutch assembly in critical wear).

Failure of the E-Four all-wheel drive system

  • Cause: oxidation, corrosion or mechanical damage to the power high-voltage connectors of the rear electric motor (MG2), located under the car and exposed to moisture; ingress of moisture and corrosion of the contacts of the inner cavity of the rear electric motor due to loss of seal seals. It was met after 120,000-180,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 20 000 – 50 000 rubles (wiring repair and sealing of connectors); 250 000 – 400 000 rubles (replacement of the rear electric motor in the collection).

Wear of ball supports

  • The cost of elimination: 5000 – 50 000 rubles (overpressing or replacing the front lower levers in the assembly – with work and subsequent adjustment of the collapse-descendence).

Wear of the salent blocks of the rear levers

  • The cost of elimination: 35 000 - 60 000 rubles (replacement of rear levers, adjustment of collapse-declination).

Stage bearings

  • Reason: wear of treadmills and bearing balls of the front or rear hub due to washing out of lubricant or impact loads. It was found after 80,000 – 140,000 km.
  • The cost of elimination: 18 000 – 40 000 rubles (replacement of the hub assembly in the collection).

Fogging and failure of the front headlights (the appearance of condensation inside)

  • Reason: violation of tightness of the headlamp body due to aging of sealing materials, clogging of drainage channels or microcracks of the body.
  • Removal cost: 80 000 - 120 000 rubles (replacement of headlights in the collection).

Clouding, appearance of yellowness, webs of cracks of the front LED headlights

  • The cost of elimination: 15 000 – 40 000 rubles (deep polishing, sealing and film booking) or 30 000 – 120 000 rubles (replacement of LED control unit, restoration of tightness or replacement of headlights in the collection).

Fast discharge of the battery (ACB) after a short-term parking of the car

  • The reason: software failure or hardware malfunction of the DCM (Data Communication Module) module and the head multimedia device that do not go into sleep mode. It was found after 40,000-80,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 4 000 – 50 000 rubles (diagnostics, leak fixing, flashing blocks or replacement of the DCM module / head unit, battery replacement).

Electrical failure of the trunk door

  • Reason: ingress of moisture inside the housing of electric racks (actuators) and subsequent corrosion of the motor or breakage of plastic gears of the screw mechanism; failure of the end switches of the electric drive locks of the trunk door due to moisture and wear of plastic elements. It was found after 60,000 – 120,000 km.
  • The cost of elimination: 35 000 – 80 000 rubles (replacement of non-original racks or purchase of the original node).

Hanging/Cyclical Reboot of Multimedia System

  • Reason: software error; processor overheating, oxidation of connection connectors, memory wear. It was found after 80,000 – 120,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 5000 – 30 000 rubles (flashing the system, replacing the display or head unit, cleaning the connectors).

Parking sensors

  • Removal cost: 3000 – 20 000 rubles (cleaning of sensors, wiring restoration, replacement of faulty sensors, flashing the block).

Failure or unstable operation of the electric drive windows

  • Reason: wear of the windows, wear of the windows; breakage of the wiring, oxidation of the connectors, jamming of the mechanism due to pollution. Met after 100,000 - 150,000 km.

The dampers.

  • Removal cost: 80 000 - 150 000 rubles (replacement of 2-3 servo drives).

Climate control system not fully responsive / panel not working / no temperature indication

  • Cause: failure of the control unit or loss of power due to corrosion of contacts in the wiring harness.
  • Possible discharge of the battery or a failure of the block. Met after 50,000 - 120,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 7 000 - 20 000 rubles (flashing the block, cleaning contacts, replacing the sensor).

Refrigerant leakage

  • Reason: microcracks in highways or seals; corrosion and loss of tightness of the air conditioner radiator (condenser) in the lower part due to direct hit of road reagents, small stones and accumulation of dirt between radiators. Met after 60,000 - 150,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 15,000-50,000 rubles (replacement of the air conditioner radiator, vacuuming and refueling the system with a new refrigerant with oil).

Noise (hum, whistle) when working air conditioning

  • Reason: Wear of the pressure plate or bearing of the pulley of the air conditioner compressor (Denso) due to high temperature loads and natural production. It was met after 100,000 – 140,000 km.
  • Removal cost: 25 000 – 60 000 rubles (replacement of the bearing / clutch separately); 60 000 – 110,000 rubles (replacement of the air conditioner compressor in the collection with work and refueling of the system).
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Challenges of selling privately

Shows, bargaining and re-registration take time: buyers look, promise to think and disappear. Fair price after inspection closes the auction on the spot. If money is needed urgently, the purchase takes away waiting and repeat displays.

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How selling to us works

Leave a request with the car data. We will discuss the preliminary assessment and inspection. After checking the status and documents, we agree on the final price and terms of the transaction.

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