2017 Lexus LX: common problems and reliability
An average LX year.
1 owner complaint, most about fuel/propulsion system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2017 LX?The 2017 Lexus LX has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Lexus LX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other LX years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the LX?
Across the 26 LX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 24 (2000). With 1 complaints, the 2017 LX sits below the model's median of 6.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 LX
air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Campaign 18V887000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is strongly positive for the 200-series LX (specifically the LX 570), with owners praising its unparalleled build quality, long-term reliability, and "bank vault" solidity.
Owner insights cover all generations of the LX. See the full LX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used LX listings typically run $101,986–$130,141.
Other LX model years
Compare every LX year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
Compare the LX against its rivals
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