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2017 Acura RDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 80 owner complaints about the 2017 Acura RDX, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-256 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Acura RDX has problems
80 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Power train1 crash/fire/injury
18Electrical system
11Engine
11Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control
5Air bags
4Forward collision avoidance
3Structure
3Lane departure
1610 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 24 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Acura RDX 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.
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 RDX 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 RDX median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Acura RDX safety ratings
2017 Acura RDX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Acura RDX, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What RDX owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DTC Code is registering Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance stuck or off (P0741) This can lead to ruining my transmission. It was an extended warranty to 150,000 miles or 10 years for known issue. Service Bulletin 23-029. Honda corporate refuses to pay or let a more local Honda dealership…
DTC23-029 and SB P0741 “torque converter and transmission system problem” illuminated on dash. My vehicle is eligible based on 10 year or 150k miles per warranty extension however the dealership where I purchased the vehicle, A bra. Ananda, and A bra America are denying coverage for the needed…
TRANSMISION WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH SIDE WARNING INDICATOR, STAYS ON TILL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THEN MAY OR MAYNOT COME BACK ON. VERY INTERMITENT.
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