2017 Lexus ES Hybrid
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
When starting vehicle that was stationary and depressed breaks to shift car from park into reverse. The car stayed in neutral and just rolled as if no gear engaged. The error on the screen read: 'to start vehicle, put shift lever into p'
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Lexus ES Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.