Is the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid reliable?

NHTSA data gives the 2017 RX Hybrid a Complaint Index of 72 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th-worst out of 19 model years for this model. Electrical System problems make up 40% of its complaints.

What problems does the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid have?

Owners most often report Electrical System issues, including screens going blank and safety features disengaging while driving. Airbags, Engine, and Structure & Body issues each account for 20% of complaints.

Does the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 RX Hybrid.

How does the 2017 RX Hybrid compare to other RX Hybrid years?

With a Complaint Index of 72, the 2017 model ranks worse than years like 2015 (44, Good) but better than 2006-2008 and 2011, which are all rated Avoid with indexes from 78 to 100.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid?

EPA rates the 2017 RX Hybrid at 30 mpg combined (31 city/28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650.

2017 Lexus RX Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 72, ranking 6th-worst among 19 model years, with 10 complaints and no recalls. It is rated Caution, driven mostly by Electrical System issues affecting 40% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 72/100; #6 of 19 RX Hybrid years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 10; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 2; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2015; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 30; 31 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 1 / 0

2017 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 Lexus RX Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 31 MPG
Highway: 28 MPG
Combined: 30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,650; 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 RX Hybrid years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2015	Good	44	5	0	28.5
2016	Caution	61	7	2	30
2017	Caution	72	10	0	30
2018	No verdict	28	3	0	29.5
2019	No verdict	33	3	0	29.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid reliable?: NHTSA data gives the 2017 RX Hybrid a Complaint Index of 72 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th-worst out of 19 model years for this model. Electrical System problems make up 40% of its complaints.
What problems does the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid have?: Owners most often report Electrical System issues, including screens going blank and safety features disengaging while driving. Airbags, Engine, and Structure & Body issues each account for 20% of complaints.
Does the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 RX Hybrid.
How does the 2017 RX Hybrid compare to other RX Hybrid years?: With a Complaint Index of 72, the 2017 model ranks worse than years like 2015 (44, Good) but better than 2006-2008 and 2011, which are all rated Avoid with indexes from 78 to 100.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid?: EPA rates the 2017 RX Hybrid at 30 mpg combined (31 city/28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650.