2017 Lexus RX350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Lexus RX350, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,100 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.
“The heads up display unit causes a distracting reflection into the drivers eyes that interferes with vision while driving. This occurs when the car is stationary, in motion, on a city street and highway, and/or turning. This was not identified until after the new car was purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #11115465, filed 2018-08, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the glass sunroof suddenly exploded causing shards of glass to fall into the cabin of the vehicle onto the driver. The contact indicated that no object had struck the sunroof to cause the glass to shatter. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 58,190.”
NHTSA complaint #11441907, filed 2021-11, 58,910 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220211Aug 1, 2022TSB: Some 2017 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit water leaking from the moon roof when going through a high-pressure rinse cycle car wash. In most cases…
- 10182961Oct 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
- 10111621Aug 18, 2016TSB: Some 2017 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. In order for the compass to correctly indicate the direction that the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 11% |
| 2016 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Lexus RX350
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Lexus RX350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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