2017 Lexus NX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
47,970 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 11 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 45.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 27.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 18.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 9.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 1; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
2021: 2; 2022: 5; 2023: 2; 2024: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11421348 · 2021-06-17 (June 17, 2021)
I had the Lexus nx200 year 2017 only for a little over a month and got into a accident. On June 16 I got into a car accident. My car was considered total lost with head on collision front damage with another vehicle and my air bags never deployed. The opposite vehicle air bags deployed. My safety was put at risk for this matter. My had hit the steering wheel and I was treated in the hospital with a head injury and swelling to the face. Right arm was also injured. The vehicle is being expect as total lost from the insurance company. I never had …
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Owner report 11431141 · 2021-08-30 (August 30, 2021)
While driving my car, the vehicle would not let me drive pass 20 miles. My engine light came on and my tractor off came on. Almost causing an accident. Also, my car cut off while driving. I took it to Lexus service repair and they said it’s a fuel pump issue. I see a recall was list for my car but the year 2015. Mine is a 2017 and Lexus IS trying to make me pay for a service knowing that other cars had the same issues.
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Owner report 11447657 · 2022-01-16 (January 16, 2022)
We have heated & cooled seats. My wife noticed a burnt section in the passenger front seat. It’s about 1 1/2 inches long and 1/16 wide - this is the actual opening of the burn, the area around the burn turned black and is about the size of a quarter.
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Owner report 11489350 · 2022-10-14 (October 14, 2022)
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus NX200T. The contact stated that his wife was driving approximately 5 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn in either direction. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the failure persisted. During the failure, the message “power steering malfunction, steering power low visit your dealer” had displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who replaced the power steering assembly ECU and the steering column, and the vehicle was fixed. The…
Owner-reported narrative. 47,970 miles reported. Look up ODI 11489350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11494327 · 2022-11-20 (November 20, 2022)
I stepped out of my car in our condo complex after parking. and turned off the engine only after i stepped out completely. vehicle starts rolling. I opened the door so wide, in panicked jumped back with right leg pressing on the break/ turning engine , shift gear to park, as i have no control over the door. As i am trying to hold on the steering wheel and doing all the actions mentioned above , the door swung hard with my leg on it while the car is in rolling motion. It did stop , almost hitting the parked pickup car. damaged the doo…
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Owner report 11495165 · 2022-11-28 (November 28, 2022)
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. The vehicle crashed into a parking pole barrier with the driver's side front grill. The contact was able to shift into park (P) just as she crashed into the pole. The contact stated the parking assist malfunction light was illuminated and several other unknown lights as well. The contact stated that there was damage to the bumper and the grill o…
Owner-reported narrative. 72,925 miles reported. Look up ODI 11495165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11498939 · 2022-12-27 (December 27, 2022)
The brakes failed, and I could not stop or control the car. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car nose-dived off the highway onto the on-ramp, I was with my brother and we could have died, and his back is broken, and my face is messed up. Scared to drive been crying every day the front airbags did not come out Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? waiting on the insurance to review Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance…
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Owner report 11533175 · 2023-07-19 (July 19, 2023)
While traveling at freeway speeds the vehicle's emergency braking system activated without the operator initiating the system resulting in rear wheels locking up, causing the vehicle to go into a rear wheel skid.
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Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.