Worst 2017 Acura RDX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Acura RDX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | 1 | — | 31,556 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | — | 24,512 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | 23,575 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 3 | — | 8,635 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 24,090 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Acura RDX
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,425 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
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2017 Acura RDX — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Acura RDX reliable?
What are common problems with the 2017 Acura RDX?
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Does the 2017 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2017 Acura RDX?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura RDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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