Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Lexus RX350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Lexus RX350 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V012000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V211000 Brake Assist Vacuum Pump may Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
Of the 46 complaints on file, 12 report a crash; across all 46 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Lexus RX350 generally performs well, but certain recall issues like the fuel pump and brake booster vacuum can impact reliability. Occasional complaints in brake and propulsion systems suggest standard performance overall. Its reliability is neither exceptional nor concerning, earning it an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake booster | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| fuel pump | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$900 | occasional |
| power train | 50,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Brake fluid replacement
- Engine air filter change
- Cabin air filter change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic braking performance
- Fuel delivery issues
- Unusual transmission noise
- Reduced acceleration
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Lexus RX350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.