general problems of the 2017 Lexus RX350

Two problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2017 Lexus RX350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

Vehicle roll over driver after being placed in park at the residence causing fatal injuries. Driver reversed out of garage and exited vehicle. Inspection at the scene by the sheriff's office revealed the vehicle was in park backed against some trees. This vehicle is equipped with a automatic transmission and a automatic emergency brake. The gear shift lever can be placed between park and reverse and not move. If the gear shift lever is moved slowly from drive to park or reverse to park the automatic emergency brake does not engage this condition is very dangerous.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2018

At 1800 miles, vehicle started to hesitate when pressing on gas pedal. When accelerating from stop, vehicle is hesitating and studdering very badly. This is affecting accelerating and causing a severe safety issue while driving. While at highway speeds, vehicle constantly is lunging hesitating when trying to merge into traffic. This has almost caused 3 accidents as in stop and go traffic, when pressing on gas to accelerate, car is shuddering and not finding right gear. Do not feel safe in car. Feels like car is going to stall out !!.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 2017 Lexus RX350

Electrical System problems
2
Instrument Panel problems
1
Software problems
1


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