2017 Acura MDX Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

75Engine complaints

30.7%Of all 244 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE75 · 30.7%

POWER TRAIN63 · 25.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 16.8%

Unspecified / other30 · 12.3%

SERVICE BRAKES20 · 8.2%

Share of the 244 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Acura MDX overview page.

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

“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

“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

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Acura MDX have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Acura MDX: 75 of 244 complaints on file (30.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Acura MDX have in total?

244 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.