2017 Lexus NX

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2017 Lexus NX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:15:20.175Z

Only 11 complaints 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus NX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 15 complaints 2019: 29 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints 2021: 17 complaints 2021 2022: 25 complaints 2023: 13 complaints 2023 2024: 38 complaints 2025: 13 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2017: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
201524
201615
201711
201815
201929
202017
202117
202225
202313
202438
202513
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 of 11 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
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I was pulling into a parking space at a gas station and the vehicle took off at a fast speed and I could not stop the vehicle, the “parking assist light came in saying parking assist malfunction, I tried braking and nothing, the car kept going I...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240206

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2017 Lexus NX200T. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space at approximately 5 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated, the contact said she had her foot on the brake pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221128

SUSPENSION

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Lexus NX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2017 Lexus NX 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 NX?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus NX have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.