2017 Lexus RX engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Lexus RX — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“3 months before the accident the power steering light came on twice and went off. The day of the accident the brake light came on when I started the car that day. It disappeared when I was put in drive. I was entering onto the highway to merge with the traffic. Another car waiting for the light to…”
filed Jul 23, 2025
“1. Engine timing cover leaking 2. Oil could leak out emptying which could cause the engine to stop working at any given time 3. Problem has been confirmed by Hennessy Lexus dealership in Duluth, GA but they will not fix it. 4. Vehicle has been inspected by the dealership 5. No signs, I found out…”
filed Mar 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other RX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 RX | 6 | 11% |
| 2023 RX | 10 | 18% |
| 2022 RX | 3 | 12% |
| 2021 RX | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 RX | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 RX | 7 | 21% |
| 2018 RX | 3 | 13% |
| 2016 RX | 5 | 18% |
| 2015 RX | 5 | 25% |
| 2013 RX | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 RX | 10 | 34% |
| 2010 RX | 20 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Lexus RX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.