2017 Lexus RX Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 30%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Lexus RX, 30% of the 47 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 hear a loud clicking sound that is coming from the vacuum pump that sends vacuum to the brake booster, I am concerned that it could eventually cause braking issues.in the future if not corrected ,i have read multiple forums and it seems to be a common problem with this particular vehicle and ones similar to it, I would like to have this issue resolved before a traggedy occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #11465808, filed 2022-05“At approximately 6:45pm on Tuesday, December 27, I was driving in Nassau County, NY, when my sunroof exploded. The sound was terrifying and I was very concerned that I was shot at or hit by an unknown object. At first I thought the object hit my car or my back windshield. I looked and did not see any holes anywhere but I could hear air coming into my car. I moved my sunroof shield and saw a gaping hole and shattered glass.”
NHTSA complaint #11500870, filed 2023-01“I was sitting at a complete stop for more than 45 minutes behind a fatality accident on the highway they had closed while occasionally removing foot from brake to inch forward a few feet a best and then stop again never touching the accelerator when I realized at one point traffic beside me was moving, I thought, it was my RX 350 while pressing brake all the way to the floor with no resistance I attempted to put the car in neutral to see if it was slow me down as an upcoming crash was unavoidable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543106, filed 2023-09“Sunroof Glass Failure Report: I was traveling on the interstate at the speed limit and there was a loud bang, which after I pulled over, discovered that the sunroof had exploded . There was no sign of anything hitting it and the weather was typical for the Texas Gulf Coast in a July morning. Luckily, the underneath cover for the sunroof was closed, because several pounds of glass fragments were released in the sunroof failure and would have been all over the passenger compartment of the Lexus. …”
NHTSA complaint #11474780, filed 2022-07“My vehicle, a 2017 Lexus RX 350 with approximately 111,872 miles, experienced a near-total failure of the infotainment/navigation screen approximately five months ago (around June 2025). The system would only display the introductory safety message, backup camera feed, a single radio station, and basic map locator functionality—rendering the navigation, full audio controls, climate integration, and touch interface inoperable. This issue severely impacted the vehicle's usability and safety features, forcing me to seek immediate professional service.”
NHTSA complaint #11697705, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 10244114Aug 21, 2023TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 5 | 23% |
| 2024 | 18 | 30% |
| 2023 | 14 | 23% |
| 2022 | 10 | 34% |
| 2021 | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 | 8 | 17% |
| 2019 | 4 | 12% |
| 2018 | 6 | 23% |
| 2017 | 14 | 30% |
| 2016 | 3 | 11% |
| 2015 | 5 | 25% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 7 | 37% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 5 | 17% |
| 2010 | 11 | 14% |
| 2009 | 10 | 29% |
| 2008 | 13 | 19% |
| 2007 | 10 | 17% |
| 2006 | 2 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 9 | 23% |
| 2002 | 2 | 17% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Lexus RX
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Lexus RX
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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