# 2017 Lexus RX 350 hesitates and pulses between gears **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** lexus, rx350\ **Created:** [June 8, 2018, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-hesitates-and-pulses-between-gears/118864 "2018-06-08T14:57:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JohnZenger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/76d3ee/32.png) [@JohnZenger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnZenger)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2018, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-hesitates-and-pulses-between-gears/118864/1 "2018-06-08T14:57:02Z")
My vehicle hesitates or pulsates between gears especially at 40 mph/2000 rpm when accelerating from a stop. Tachometer also pulsates. At steady speed (not accelerating) the vehicle runs great. The Lexus Engineers can not fix the problem common in 2017 & 2018 Lexus RX350. Lexus dealership diagnostic specialist and I went for a ride for several miles while he recorded data from my vehicle,via laptop computer, to be forwarded to Lexus Engineers that are currently working for a fix for this problem. My 2013 Lexus RX350 (6 speed transmission) had no problems. I probably should have kept my 2013 instead of trading it for my 2017. My 2017 Lexus RX350 (8 speed transmission) definitely has a problem that Lexus is aware of but can not solve. Hope you could light a fire under the Lexus Engineers to solve this problem. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-hesitates-and-pulses-between-gears/118864/2 "2018-06-08T17:10:31Z")
> [@JohnZenger](#): > > Hope you could light a fire under the Lexus Engineers to solve this problem. This is a forum of people , non of which have any influence with Lexus . Not sure who you meant to send this post to. ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-hesitates-and-pulses-between-gears/118864/3 "2018-06-08T17:45:43Z")
Agree with @VOLVO_V70. If you want to light a fire under them, take it back to the dealership, concisely explain what your problem(s) are, then let them go to work. You have a factory warranty, use it!