2017 Lexus ES Problems, Recalls & Reliability
28 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Lexus ES, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 7/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2017 sits among all ES years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Lexus ES.
Technical service bulletins
118 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2017 Lexus ES. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Lexus ES reliable?
The 2017 Lexus ES drew 28 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 7/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2017 Lexus ES problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Lexus ES are electrical (4 complaints), visibility & wipers (4), and brakes & stability (3).
Does the 2017 Lexus ES have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2017 Lexus ES. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.