2017 Lexus NX
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.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 11 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
Electrical system
2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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 âparking assist light came in saying parking assist malfunction, I tried braking and nothing, the car kept going I...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-06
Also filed under Back over prevention
Vehicle speed control
1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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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, 2022-11-28
Suspension
1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 Lexus NX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.