Worst 2017 Acura MDX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Acura MDX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 70 | — | 1 | 53,940 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 62 | — | — | 40,831 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 37 | 1 | 1 | 31,165 mi | |
| Brakes | 20 | 3 | — | 25,210 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 1 | — | 33,926 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | — | 101,350 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | 1 | — | 32,250 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | — | — | 52,687 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 6 | — | — | 3,100 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | 10,747 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Acura MDX
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,716,973 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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2017 Acura MDX — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura MDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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