repaired · 2020 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
2017 Acura MDX Sport HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-256 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Steering
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. The misrouting can cause the hoses to be damaged from contact with other components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other MDX Sport Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MDX Sport Hybrid median. How we score
'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid safety ratings
2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What MDX Sport Hybrid owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The car has been experiencing roughness and shaking in reverse 50% of the time. Some times it shakes and jerks much more than other times, but either way it seems to be a common problem when searching forums and there doesn't seem to be any solution besides replacing the transmission. The…
THE TRANSMISSION WILL JERK WHEN DRIVING UPON ACCELERATION AND HAS A CONTINUOUS SHIFTING SOUND AND FEELING AS THOUGH THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL OR THE DRIVE MODE IS BEING CHANGED (LIKE THAT WHEN YOU SHIFT GEARS ON A BIKE). I AM UNABLE TO USE ALL DRIVE MODES AS THE ISSUE OCCURS IN EVERY MODE--BUT EVEN…
TRANSMISSION WILL JERK HEAVILY WHEN DRIVING AND HAS A CONTINUOUS SHIFTING SOUND LIKE IT STAYS NEUTRAL. WILL JUDDER WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPS AND ON ACCELERATION. THE CAR NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON TO RESET. I CAN'T USE ALL DRIVE SETTINGS AS IT HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY IN THE SPORT MODES. THE…
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