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What 28 owners told NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus Nx200t

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

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2 of 28 complaints match · Engine · clear filters

Aug 20, 2023Transmission & drivetrainEngine

WATER PUMP LEAKING COOLANT: This pump which pushes coolant for engine's cooling system is leaking in several Lexus vehicles. If not replaced, engine will not be operating efficiently and could result in catastrophic engine damage. My vehicle although out of warranty has not even reached 40,000 miles. Dealer provided estimate of $1,134.81 + tax. Dealer warned that if not replaced it could result in catastrophic engine damage that has costed people between $7,000-$21,000. On further research on Internet, I found that coolant water pump has failed in Lexus for several customers, for multiple models of Lexus, for several years, at low mileages. Despite this Lexus has never issued a recall of defective coolant water pump. I would request NHTSA to please investigate this serios issue. Thank You !!

NHTSA ODI 11539646

May 6, 2017Body & structureWheelsEngine

FAGAN ROUSSEAU 5-06-2017 REPORTING . DEALERS HATE ME! FOR GOOD CAUSE, NO RECORDS SHOWING DOT NUMBER ON TIRES WITH WARRANTY PAYING OUT ON TIRE PRESSURE CHECK OF MONTHLY SITTING , VALVE STEMS LEAK AIR, BATTERY SITTING OVER TIME LOSES CHARGE, WARRANTY PAYS FOR DEALER TO UNWRAP VEHICLE AND ATTACH GLUE DECALS TO PAINT PROTECTED UNDER WARRANTY, NO RECORD OF BRAND TITLE , EPA=FILTERS, STORAGE OR DRIVER TYPE, ENGINE MEETING EMMISSIONS, DOT = FROM JAPAN TO USA TO TOYOTA MOTOR SALES TO DEALER TO ME TEST DRIVING CLD CLASS C COMMERCIAL LEXUS TYPE O VEHICLE. TOYOTA WANTS FLOOR MATS INSPECTED. AFTER MARKET PARTS ADDED, NO DOCUMENTS LISTED. NO MANUFACTURED DATE , IN FLOOR ROOM OF LEXUS, 13025 W DODGE ST, OMAHA, NE, 68154

NHTSA ODI 10983853

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2017 Lexus Nx200t verdict →