2017 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (79), Power Train (64), Electrical System (46).
Key takeaways
- 260 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 79 | 30% |
| Power Train | 64 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 46 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 21 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 | 7% |
| Structure | 10 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure,engine,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-15
As I was driving in a stop and go traffic jam, the vehicle would not go forward although I was pressing on the gas pedal, the engine stall and when it finally reacted after pressing it for the second time it went too fast that I couldn’t stop in time to avoid rear ending the other vehicle, the emergency braking system ...
Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-10
Brake system, Cruise control, lane keeping system get malfunction erratically (ever since 2022, and has been like this), and one of the two sets of brakes never wears off (More than 100 K mileage now (Oct. 2026) , one set of brake pads still is still have sufficient life and does not seem to require replacement. Addi...
Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure - filed 2026-10-07
The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), brake, and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the brake pads, which had not been replaced since the vehicle was purchased br...
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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.