2017 Lexus RX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Lexus RX, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,300 miles. 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 just picked My Car up from Bakersfield Motor Ciry Lexus . My engine was replaced with a engine at this location with 65k . I have now notice my car jerk during acceleration from a stop position or uphill possibly from the transmission . I respectfully requesting a claim be opened on this issue as I didn't have the issue until engine replacement. I am also requesting a courtesy evaluation and stress test on the transmission at my home dealership Newport Beach Lexus. Ever since engine replacement the car has been bucking during acceleration 0 to 45.”
NHTSA complaint #11493983, filed 2022-11“The contact owned a 2017 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated while making a left turn exiting a car wash, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated independently and crashed into the commercial building where it came to a stop. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle was in full throttle and failed to stop. The air bags did not deploy. No warnings light illuminated. No Medical Attention was needed. During the failure, the contact was the only occupant seated in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650124, filed 2025-03, 5,300 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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