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2017 Lexus NX problems

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Good buy

A very dependable compact SUV

The 2017 NX has about 50 complaints per 100,000 sold.

Updated November 2026 · based on 30 owner complaints and 0 recalls

Crash rating
Complaints per 100,000 sold
51 close to the NX average
Recalls
0 free to fix at a dealer
Better year to look at
2018

Every NX year compared

2015110Watch out201649Average201751Average201842Average201975Average202052Average202129Few reports202231Few reports2023-Too new to judge2024-Too new to judge

Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.

Top problems and what they cost

1

Scattered complaints

No single repeat fault stands out.

Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200

Other

Recalls

No recalls for this year.

Complaints by part

Other6
Brakes5
Engine3
Tires3
Wheels3
Structure2
Electrical2

Before you buy a 2017 Lexus NX

  • Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.No recalls are on record for the 2017 NX, but a quick VIN check is still worth it.

Questions

Is the 2017 Lexus NX reliable?

A very dependable compact SUV. The 2017 NX has about 50 complaints per 100,000 sold.

How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus NX have?

0 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.

What are the most common 2017 Lexus NX problems?

Scattered complaints.

Crash rating shown for the 2017 Lexus NX200T SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.