2017 Lexus IS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Lexus IS, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It was regular morning on memorial day and I had not used the car all weekend since I really dont drive unless it to and back from work. I started the engine like would any other day and the car began to shake out of nowhere. The check engine went off, the yield sign went off and the traction control went off. I thought maybe it was time to change my brakes because the dealership had recommended it. I changed my brakes and got new tires but the car still shook. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592313, filed 2024-06“When driving on the highway for about 45 mins the steering will feel sticky or “lock up” and make changing lanes very hard. The steering wheel will be hard to move, and you have to “break free” which causes a very sharp lane change that you have to recorrect. This is not safe, others have reported the same issues on forums.”
NHTSA complaint #11554486, filed 2023-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 17% |
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2017 Lexus IS
6 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Lexus IS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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