2017 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (78), Power Train (64), Electrical System (44).
Key takeaways
- 255 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 | 31% |
| Power Train | 64 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 44 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 19 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 | 7% |
| Structure | 9 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-09-14
The paint on my roof at the sunroof is peeling in the same exact manner the the already existing Warranty Extension: White Diamond Pearl Paint in Service Bulletin 19-029 or Models 2014-2016, I am aware that this Acura MDX is a 2017 02/17 to be exact and from the same MFG of Alabama that these issues are reported. if y...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-13
When making a slow turn or rolling stop, the vehicle hesitates on light throttle and then experiences a sudden, jerky surge when the pedal is pressed further. This is very unsafe and scary for people around at school crossing and highway crossings
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-09-01
Moisture accumulating within the driver side headlight is limiting illumination and safe night driving. Photos compare driver side to passenger side.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.