2017 Acura RDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura RDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (23), Electrical System (18), Engine (11).
Key takeaways
- 76 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 | 23 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 24% |
| Engine | 11 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-18
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 replacement of the torque...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-27
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.
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-06
I have been experiencing issues with the alarm system when I lock the car the alarm randomly goes off. I have had my battery replaced and it still happens. There is nothing touching the handles during these times, it happens randomly, something internal going on. The only way to be sure it won’t disturb my neighbors is...
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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.