2017 Lexus GX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Lexus GX has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is body/structure problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: this is a white lexus, and the paint on the roof has a manufacture defect. it is chipping and peeling..

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints

29%

• This is a white Lexus, and the paint on the roof has a manufacture defect. It is chipping and peeling.
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“This is a white Lexus, and the paint on the roof has a manufacture defect. It is chipping and peeling.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints

14%

• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

14%

• Navigation/Screen is black, can’t 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.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Navigation/Screen is black, can’t 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.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

14%

• Navigation/Screen is black, can’t 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.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints

14%

• Navigation/Screen is black, can’t 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.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BODY/STRUCTURE: This is a white Lexus, and the paint on the roof has a manufacture defect. It is chipping and peeling.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Navigation/Screen is black, can’t 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Navigation/Screen is black, can’t 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)