2017 Lexus RX Hybrid Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,900 miles.
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.
“I was traveling on interstate I - 5 in portland, oregon, average speed of 60 miles per hour when my back rear trunk glass shattered and continue to break in little pieces. Because I was traveling on the highway , ii ruled out any malicious act, just the window shattering for know reason.”
NHTSA complaint #11163711, filed 2018-12, 18,000 miles“1 year old (less than 9800 miles) vehicle AC drain line clog - service center diagnosis cause spider web , but no visual proof. It suspected like 2013 toyota recall 13v-442 (attached). Drain line clog cause all interior carpet/lining/sound proof material damage with black mold. Lx do not want to cover this for warranty. I filed my own insurance to proceed to fix. Requested manufacturing test method before/after drain line install and car manufacturing. Lx do not want to present the related test result. The repair quote is over $9k and estimated over 4-6 weeks duration. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074358, filed 2018-02, 9,800 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11003650Apr 19, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11003648Apr 19, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
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Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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