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2017 Acura MDX Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
244Complaints
8Recalls
7Crashes
3Fires
4Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (30.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Engine complaints here are 3.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine75 · 30.7%RecalledRecall 23V751000
Power Train63 · 25.8%No official action
Electrical System41 · 16.8%No official action
Service Brakes20 · 8.2%RecalledRecall 18V777000
Vehicle Speed Control20 · 8.2%No official action
Engine And Engine Cooling18 · 7.4%RecalledRecall 23V751000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE75 · 30.7%
POWER TRAIN63 · 25.8%
Unspecified / other30 · 12.3%
SERVICE BRAKES20 · 8.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20 · 8.2%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING18 · 7.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17 · 7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL14 · 5.7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING10 · 4.1%

Percentages are the share of the 244 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 8 campaigns

Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 19V060000 · 2019 · reported 01/29/2019

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights

NHTSA campaign 19V256000 · 2019 · reported 03/28/2019

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

NHTSA campaign 18V777000 · 2018 · reported 11/01/2018

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · 2023 · reported 11/13/2023

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 25V259000 · 2025 · reported 04/17/2025

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I was on the feeder road of a major freeway in Houston Texas at a stop the brake fully applied. The auto engine idle stop…”NHTSA complaint 11501707 — filed 01/13/2023 · ENGINE
“Driving down the freeway cruising around 70 miles per hour when the multiple sensors tripped and car started to slow down to 50 mph. Took…”NHTSA complaint 11481779 — filed 08/29/2022 · ENGINE
“The vehicle stalls and loses all power when coming out of auto idle stop. This is a default feature that shuts the engine off when…”NHTSA complaint 11466572 — filed 05/29/2022 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura MDX?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 75 of 244 NHTSA complaints (30.7%), followed by power train (63), electrical system (41), unspecified/other issues (30). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2017 Acura MDX have?

244 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2017 Acura MDX have any recalls?

Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V060000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Acura MDX's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.