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EnginePart report

2017 Lexus NX Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
9%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 1 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Lexus NX, 9% 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.

“WATER PUMP LEAKING COOLANT: This pump which pushes coolant for engine's cooling system is leaking in several Lexus vehicles. If not replaced, engine will not be operating efficiently and could result in catastrophic engine damage. My vehicle although out of warranty has not even reached 40,000 miles. Dealer provided estimate of $1,134.81 + tax. Dealer warned that if not replaced it could result in catastrophic engine damage that has costed people between $7,000-$21,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11539646, filed 2023-08

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202424%
2023212%
2021318%
2020732%
201913%
2018425%
201719%
2016528%
2015312%

Other parts of the 2017 Lexus NX

Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Lexus NX

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology