2017 Lexus RX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- 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, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 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.
“Today, May 5th approximately 9am travelling on 287 East (Westchester County, NY) I was startled by what sounded like an explosion - I literally ducked in the driver's seat. Sounded like it came from overhead and then I observed that no other car seemed to have slowed or was affected. I put on my hazard lights and drove a 1/2 mile or so until I could safely pull over. As I'm driving I can hear over my head rumbling and the wind as if the sunroof was open - but I hadn't opened it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11463529, filed 2022-05“The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that upon attempting to exit the vehicle through the driver's side, the door failed to open. The contact was able to exit the vehicle after reaching through the open window to open the door using the exterior door handle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 2 | 9% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 25% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 | 10 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 9% |
| 2005 | 4 | 15% |
| 2004 | 12 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2017 Lexus RX
14 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
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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