2017 Acura RDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura RDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (24), Electrical System (18), Engine (11).
Key takeaways
- 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 24 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 23% |
| Engine | 11 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 5% |
| Structure | 3 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-21
airbag light came on in vehicle in Dec 2025. Took vehicle to local Acura dealer for service. they said a new airbag module part (77810-TX4-A40ZA) is needed. Been waiting 11 months for the part and only get no eta from corporate and the dealer. the vehicle is unsafe to drive without the part and we are left stranded w...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-13
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 repair and reimburs...
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-02
The airbag light came on in XXX. on our 2017 Acura RDX. Took the vehicle to Acura Buerkle in [XXX] for service and to look at the light. We were told the vehicle is not safe to drive as the air bag sensor needs to be replaced. Initially the dealership gave us a loaner vehicle and then called and said they don't know w...
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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.