Most common 2017 Lexus ES350 problems
Share of the 22 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus ES350 complaints by model year
Best ES350 years: 2018, 2014, 2015. Years to avoid: 2007, 2008, 2011, 2009, 2010. Compare all years →
2017 Lexus ES350 recalls (1)
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2017.
What 2017 Lexus ES350 owners say
Windows, wipers & sunroof
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof exploded without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,200.
The windshield cracked two times within two years. First time, there was no visible sign (or noise) of any rock hitting windshield as I parked the car in sun. When I came back to parking, the windshield was cracked and the crack extended in length as I drove. It costs me $500 in insurance deductible for geico insurance to have windshield replaced. The windshield again cracked in April 2019 the second time when I was driving on interstate 10 at about 50 miles per hour. I saw a tiny mark on one edge of windshield (probably a tiny pebble hit from road) and the crack spread quickly to one foot after driving just five miles. This'll cost me $600 as per my insurance geico. I have owned six brand new cars for several years and had never had a large windshield crack from heat and small pebble hit. …
Brakes
The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact stated that a beeping alert sounded to notify him that he was approaching another vehicle. As the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed and the contact rear-ended the vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The police and paramedics were called to the scene and the other driver was taken to the hospital; the driver's whereabouts were unknown. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an impound yard and was then towed by his insurance to assess the vehicle's damage. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Monday, June 5th,I bought the Lexus ES350 at 6502 5th ave in brooklyn. It hasn't been a week yet, and on Friday the 9th, the accident happened. I was driving from staten island to flushing to pick up my friend to go back to my home. Along the 495 highway, we were driving around 45-50 MPH and suddenly a warning popped up on the ABS system saying that the "breaker is on." we became really nervous so we wanted to check out why that message came on. There was a car about 100 meters in front of us, so I stepped on the breaks, but I was not able to step down on it. The brake is completely locked and had no way to slow it down and within two seconds we hit the car in front, and our car was totaled. Fortunately, nobody had to go to the hospital. After we got home I felt dizzy and ears were ringing. Fortunately, I felt better after a couple days. …
Body & structure
While driving on the interstate at approximately 70 miles per hour at 6:45 pm on Tuesday, March 6th, my sunroof suddenly exploded and glass fragments fell inside my vehicle. At the time of the explosion, there were not any cars around my vehicle nor did I hit any object on the road including a pothole. The explosion sounded as if a gun went off near my head and the glass immediately began to split into small pieces. Other than having some ringing in my ears as a result of the explosion noise, I did not suffer any other physical damage. I took the car into the Lexus dealer and they stated that they had never had a case where a sunroof exploded without something hitting it directly. I know for a fact that nothing hit my vehicle or my sunroof as I was traveling on the interstate without any car or truck around me at the time of the explosion. …
I was driving down the highway having just picked picked up thiis car I just bought from the dealership when suddenly I heard a loud expolosion up above and noticed my sunroof exploded sending pieces of glass into my car. I was scratched and had to get home 1/2 hour away. Dealership was far. The dealershhip said to call the insurance. I think it could bet the way the sunroof was put in but not sure.
2017 Lexus ES350 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 21 / 30 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Lexus ES350 a good car?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 ES350 rates better than average: 79% fewer complaints than a typical year of the ES350 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Lexus ES350?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 4 complaints, 18% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sun/moon roof assembly. Next are the brakes (3) and body & structure (3).
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus ES350 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2017 Lexus ES350, the most recent from June 29, 2017 (tie rod assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus ES350?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2014 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007, 2008, 2011, 2009 and 2010. See the full Lexus ES350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Lexus ES350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 9,000 miles; 89% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.