no report yet
Structure: frame and members
NewRisk. Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2017 Acura MDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 261 owner complaints about the 2017 Acura MDX, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-259 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Acura MDX has problems
261 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
79Engine3 crash/fire/injury
65Power train
46Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
38Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
21Service brakes
21Vehicle speed control
21Lane departure
18Fuel/propulsion system
18Engine and engine cooling
4215 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 79 | 3 |
| Power train | 65 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 38 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 21 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 42 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2017 Acura MDX 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 · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
64kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 engine complaints. 77% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 37% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
9under 30k miles17under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other MDX 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 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Acura MDX safety ratings
2017 Acura MDX SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Acura MDX, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- Engine failureOpen
- Engine failureNo recall
In owners' words
What MDX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
As I was driving in a stop and go traffic jam, the vehicle would not go forward although I was pressing on the gas pedal, the engine stall and when it finally reacted after pressing it for the second time it went too fast that I couldn’t stop in time to avoid rear ending the other vehicle, the…
On my 2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD with approximately 112,000 miles, the engine experienced a sudden catastrophic failure while I was traveling at highway speed. The vehicle abruptly lost power, the accelerator became unresponsive, smoke came from the vehicle hood and exhaust area, and multiple warning…
I was driving home late at night with my family in the car. The car suddenly loss power and the check engine light came on and began flashing. I pulled over and turned the car off and back on. The light went away. I began driving again and after a short while, a bunch of lights popped up on the…
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