2017 Lexus NX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
10/100
#10 most-complained of 11 NX years
The 2017 Lexus NX has a complaint index of 10, the lowest of all 11 model years covered, and ranks as the Best year. It has 11 complaints, 0 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 22 city / 28 hwy
Top 2017 Lexus NX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (27%)
- Brakes2 (18%)
- Electrical System2 (18%)
- Engine2 (18%)
- Other2 (18%)
- Structure & Body2 (18%)
- Airbags1 (9%)
- Fuel System1 (9%)
- Steering1 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, sometimes ending in a collision with a barrier or object.
- Some describe the emergency braking system activating on its own at freeway speeds, causing the rear wheels to lock up and the vehicle to skid.
- One owner reported the power steering suddenly becoming very difficult to turn at low speed, with a warning message and the failure persisting after restart.
- Others describe the fuel system limiting speed and cutting off unexpectedly, with the check engine and traction control lights coming on.
- A water pump was reported to leak coolant before 40,000 miles, which the owner was told could lead to engine damage if not replaced.
- Owners also mention a trunk that would not unlatch and a burnt spot appearing on a heated front seat.
2017 Lexus NX recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2017 Lexus NX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other NX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Lexus NX reliable based on NHTSA data?
- Yes, relative to other NX years. It has a complaint index of 10, the lowest among the 11 model years tracked, and carries a 'Best' verdict with 0 recalls.
- Does the 2017 Lexus NX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2017 NX, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2017 Lexus NX?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 3 of 11 complaints (27%) and 2 of the 4 crashes reported.
- How does the 2017 NX compare to later years like 2022 or 2024?
- The 2017 NX has a much lower complaint index (10) than 2022 (80) and 2024 (100), both rated Avoid, making 2017 one of the better years for this model.
- What mileage do 2017 NX problems typically show up at?
- Reported failure mileages vary; the median mileage at failure recorded overall for this year is 47,970 miles, though specific issues like the engine water pump were reported at 72,925 miles.