2017 Acura MDX Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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 had the transmission system failure error came on the dash and the car wouldnât drive to D or reverse then blind spot and adaptive…”NHTSA complaint 11492351 — filed 11/04/2022
“My 2017 Acura MDX has many issues with both the transmission and electrical. It has an issue shifting between gears, makes a loud sound like…”NHTSA complaint 11487050 — filed 09/29/2022
“Traveling on I-49 north at approximately 80 mph without any sign of a problem when suddenly the car began breaking, shifted into neutral, hazards flashing…”NHTSA complaint 11481815 — filed 08/29/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Acura MDX have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Acura MDX: 63 of 244 complaints on file (25.8%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
