Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Acura MDX has 8 recalls, 238 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
238
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 28, 2026
19V060000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3....
19V256000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailga...
18V777000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, a...
23V751000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and...
23V858000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Rid...
25V259000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring har...
26V332000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda ...
26V365000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehi...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Acura MDX SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact stated that while driving, the engine made clunking noise, sudden loss of power and the ... |
| May 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving on the interstate over 2 hours from home the car put itself into neutral and almost ca... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | TIRES | Continental Cross Contact LX Sport 245 / 50 R 20 102 H tires. We had them installed at the Acura dea... |
| Apr 11, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH the engine seized... |
| Apr 4, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My 2017 Acura MDX unexpectedly shifts into neutral while I am driving, specifically when slowing dow... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicles motor is internally destroying itself. The rod bearing has gone and the motor is none f... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When I have already started to go in motion, for example when turning left, and I let go of the gas ... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | I am reporting a major safety failure on my 2017 Acura MDX regarding the forward-facing multipurpose... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | ENGINE | A rod bearing inside the engine failed and created metal shavings inside the engine. The vehicle has... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I noticed a whirring sound while driving my MDX. The repair shop investigated and noted that the bea... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The paint on the roof between the sunroof and front windshield is peeling. I took it to local deale... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | WHEELS | Unknown Front left tire is rumbling. Ever since I purchased this vehicle I have had problems with ... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The main issue is engine knocking and ticking also winding noise. There has been an issue with elect... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | There were several instances where my vehicle either accelerated or decelerated while I was driving.... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Our 2017 Acura MDX has developed a crank rod bearing knock. Fox Acura in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Hello, I am writing to report that my 2017 vehicle is experiencing the same issue that was subject ... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Automatic transmission. The car does not go to park when selecting park, it goes into neutral mode. ... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On 11.25.25, my MDX was involved in a multi-car hit and run on highway 101 SB at the Laurel Drive of... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2017 Acura MDX has an engine failure due to connecting rod bearing seizure in the 3.5L V6 engine.... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | ENGINE | PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT: |