# Is the Lexus 2.4L I-4 port/direct injection, DOHC, Dual VVT-i variable valve a good engine? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [November 12, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996 "2024-11-12T02:03:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Clueless33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dbc845/32.png) [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/1 "2024-11-12T02:03:58Z")
Hello guys! So I’m back in the car shopping market again but this time it’s my sister I’m helping with making the right choice on her purchase of a Lexus RX 350 Fsport handling. The SUV in question has a 2.4L I-4 port/direct injection, DOHC, Dual VVT-i variable valve engine instead of a v6. Seems like Lexus did away with the V6 engine. Is this particular engine reliable ? ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/2 "2024-11-12T02:33:06Z")
Will you be at all involved in scheduling maintenance on this vehicle? ---
**Author:** ![Clueless33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dbc845/32.png) [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/3 "2024-11-12T02:49:04Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > Will you be at all involved in scheduling maintenance on this vehicle? Yes. I will enlighten her on maintenance importance. If the purchase goes through, I’ll let her download the maintenance manual like Nevada provided me for my car. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/4 "2024-11-12T02:59:24Z")
I think your sister should create her own profile and ask these questions herself I also think you should NOT be involved in her vehicle maintenance in any way, shape or form ---
**Author:** ![Clueless33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dbc845/32.png) [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/5 "2024-11-12T03:05:01Z")
Let’s hear the real reason why you chose bitterness for your response instead of helpfulness. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/6 "2024-11-12T04:55:29Z")
I don’t think you make good decisions, when it comes to cars That is the reason ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/7 "2024-11-12T05:13:08Z")
The FANCY engine has too many moving parts. The SIMPLE engine may be better in whatever year the car is. To me, that engine in an SUV seems like overkill but when I had a 2013 Rav4 all I knew was that my engine probably could have done well without five valves per cylinder. With that bit of non-advice I think your sister’s bank account should be a factor to consider. There’s a big difference between $15,000 and half a million. ---
**Author:** ![Clueless33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dbc845/32.png) [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/8 "2024-11-12T06:20:25Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > I don’t think you make good decisions, when it comes to cars If I’m understanding you correctly, you disagree with my choice of these vehicle purchase: 2008 Camry LE 2003 Honda accord EX. 2003 Toyota Camry. 2006 Nissan Altima. 2010 Toyota Camry SE 2012 Toyota Camry SE. 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD. 2021 Toyota RAV4. My only regret out of the above was the Nissan. And I think most of the folks on here, including yourself, agree that Honda and Toyota are reliable brands. Or maybe you don’t agree with how I maintain vehicles? This is why I joined the forum over 7 years ago. All the service I authorized on my vehicles are advised to me by this community and by trusted contributors. Are you against this? I don’t know, honestly, why you’d say the stuff you said here. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/9 "2024-11-12T13:56:35Z")
I think clueless is a terrible webname. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/10 "2024-11-12T14:47:53Z")
> [@Cavell](#): > > I think clueless is a terrible webname. If the shoe fits….. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/11 "2024-11-12T14:57:14Z")
Is this a new or used car? If used, what year? IIRC the f-sport option doesn’t change the engine. If you read reliability reviews, any RX-350 with the 2.4L engine and same generation will give you the information you desire. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/12 "2024-11-12T14:58:30Z")
You left out the fact that this engine is also turbocharged. It’s fairly new, so I don’t know that folks can have an opinion about it, long-term. We got the hybrid instead, steady 35 mpg. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/13 "2024-11-12T15:02:47Z")
> [@Clueless33](#): > > If I’m understanding you correctly, you disagree with my choice of these vehicle purchase: > > 2008 Camry LE > 2003 Honda accord EX. > 2003 Toyota Camry. > 2006 Nissan Altima. > 2010 Toyota Camry SE > 2012 Toyota Camry SE. > 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD. > 2021 Toyota RAV4. Why so many vehicles in so short of time span. My wife has only owned ONE vehicle 07 Lexus ES-350 during the same time period. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/14 "2024-11-12T15:12:25Z")
> [@Clueless33](#): > > Is this particular engine reliable ? You failed to tell us whether this is a new vehicle, or a used one. If it is new, then it comes with a 6 year/70k mile Powertrain Warranty. If she starts to experience engine or transmission problems by 5 years/60k miles, then she can just trade it in before the warranty expires. ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/15 "2024-11-12T16:27:42Z")
Your Rav4, didn’t have 5 valves per cylinder. It had the same engine as a Camry. ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/16 "2024-11-12T16:36:03Z")
The outgoing V6 also had DOHC, Dual VVTi and the D4 direct/port injection. The 2.4L is turbocharged, while the old 3.5L V6 is not. The turbo I4 has more torque than the V6, but it does give up about 30 HP. If the Highlander is any indication, fuel economy between the two isn’t much (~1 MPG) difference. The turbo 2.4L is relatively new, being introduced in 2021. Haven’t heard anything bad about it yet though. ---
**Author:** ![Clueless33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dbc845/32.png) [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/17 "2024-11-12T16:54:49Z")
> [@MikeInNH](#): > > Why so many vehicles in so short of time span. My wife has only owned ONE vehicle 07 Lexus ES-350 during the same time period. Have you considered the fact each person has a different story to tell while they navigate on the earth for a limited time? Your wife isn’t everyone else. Or should anyone else be your wife. But you already knew this and still chose to post such weird comment. Here is my story regarding the cars I bought over the years. 2008 Camry was bought at a very high mileage. It was an awesome car, but like with every car ever made, including your wife’s, they will need to be replaced at some point. 2003 Honda accord was borrowed by a family member, in fact my mother, and it was totaled by a family van carrying kids and the mother for those kids was texting while driving. As you already know, accidents happen, it’s why we carry car insurance; I’m sincerely happy that your wife hasn’t had this kind of mishap. Thats how the 2003 Camry came to birth. Then about 2 years or so later, an old retired police officer failed to stop at a stop sign and totaled it. That’s how the Nissan Altima was introduced to my car list. Sadly, I bought a lemon and the car would not give up on giving problems, so I traded it and bought the 2010. This particular car steering wheel was too firm for my physical disability condition and so I had to trade it in for the 12. Then came the Lexus IS that perfectly addressed my back problem, and additional safety features that enhanced driving experience. The Lexus IS, however, was too small to accommodate my wheelchair and other medical equipment, so I got a rav4 and kept the Lexus for leisure. How many accounts does one person on this platform have? I feel like I’m talking to the same person but with different screen names. Otherwise it makes no sense for 98% of the members on here to hate on me when I’m one of the most polite and respectful members on here. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/18 "2024-11-12T17:28:46Z")
> [@Clueless33](#): > > I feel like I’m talking to the same person but with different screen names. Otherwise it makes no sense for 98% of the members on here to hate on me Why do you believe that disagreement automatically equals “hate”? I can’t speak for others, but in my case, it’s just a case of disagreement. ---
**Author:** ![Clueless33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dbc845/32.png) [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/19 "2024-11-12T18:21:46Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > Why do you believe that disagreement automatically equals “hate”? > I can’t speak for others, but in my case, it’s just a case of disagreement. What is there to disagree about on whether the engine I asked about is reliable ? I wasn’t having a debate here. I simply asked a question and I’m insulted. ---
**Author:** ![Rainflurry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/cab0a1/32.png) [@Rainflurry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rainflurry)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996/20 "2024-11-12T19:04:42Z")
> [@MikeInNH](#): > > Why so many vehicles in so short of time span. My wife has only owned ONE vehicle 07 Lexus ES-350 during the same time period. What answer are you expecting? In the last 10 years, I’ve owned: 2014 Toyota Tundra 2015 Ford Fiesta ST 2016 Toyota Tacoma OR 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 2018 GMC Canyon 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 2021 Subaru Forester 2022 Chevrolet Colorado Why? Because I like to drive different cars every year or two and I can afford it. Not everyone lives life the way you do. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-lexus-2-4l-i-4-port-direct-injection-dohc-dual-vvt-i-variable-valve-a-good-engine/197996.md?page=2)