Original owner of 2017 Lexus LX 500 33,000 miles- 2 1/2 years old at the time. The car failed on the interstate in the mountains going up hill. It sputtered and then lost power. Barely able to get to the side of the road. Was almost ran into by a semi. Family of 6 in the car. Warning lights came on: Check engine Reduced engine power Had car towed to Denver dealership 100 miles away. Lexus dealership could not find problem. After days of inspections, emptied fuel tank and assumed it was contaminated fuel. We had fuel inspected by the state of CO and by a third party. The fuel was clean. Lexus was notified about power failure. Nothing was done on their part for us. Car has continued to sputter when temps are high and driving uphill. Car has been in multiple times to lexus dealerships and problem has not been resolved.
The worst 2017 Lexus LX problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Lexus LX 31
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- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The...
- Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a...
- Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
What 2017 Lexus LX owners say
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Questions about the 2017 Lexus LX
Is the 2017 Lexus LX reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Lexus LX, fewer than a typical LX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Lexus LX?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus LX have?
No recalls on record.
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