2017 Lexus GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GX years
- Not enough data 11th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus GX. That ranks 11th out of 24 GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Lexus GX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 17% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Lexus GX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Lexus GX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus GX. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the center console repeatedly restarted and displayed a blank screen. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, but no failure was found. Additionally, while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle…
The issue started with the engine stalling while Iâm driving, and one day the car failed to start. I towed it to the dealership who said there is nothing wrong with the fuel pump and advised me to replace the battery. I replaced the battery and drove it for a couple more months, while the engine…
Navigation/Screen is black, canât control heat/AC/defrost or see audio/nav, any safety concerns (fogging, distractions, etc.). Tire sensor on, due to sensor failure. Caused me to pull off the road. No way of actually being notified of a tire pressure safety issue.
The paint on the roof of this white Lexus is peeling and cracking. I took it to Lexus and they said since it was 5K miles out of warranty, they would not repair this manufacturers defect
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus GX460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the braking system erroneously activated causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the roadway. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on many occasions, but only occurred at the same…
Other Lexus GX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 GX | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 GX | 13 | 2 |
| 2024 GX | 20 | 4 |
| 2023 GX | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 GX | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 GX | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 GX | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 GX | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 GX | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 GX | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 GX | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 GX | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 GX | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 GX | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 GX | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 GX | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 GX | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 GX | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus GX?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lexus GX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Lexus GX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GX model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.