2017 Acura MDX: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Acura MDX has 252 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag transmission failure (high mileage), slipping gears, delayed engagement, complete failure typically 180,000-250,000 miles (290,000-402,000 km) if maintenance neglected, fluid changes every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) critical prevention, rebuild cost $3,000-$4,500, recurrent (high mileage, poor maintenance).

Safety record for the 2017 model year

252
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
7
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Acura MDX vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
76
power train
68
electrical system
45
forward collision avoidance
30
vehicle speed control
22

Recalls affecting the 2017 MDX

fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 19V060000

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 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal componen…

exterior lighting:tail lights

Campaign 19V256000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and …

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper

Campaign 18V777000

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, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have a…

engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

Campaign 23V751000

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 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connect…

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment for first-generation model, widely regarded as groundbreaking luxury three-row SUV establishing segment template and Honda reliability reputation. Praised extensively for exceptional longevity with examples routinely exceeding

  • Transmission failure (high mileage), slipping gears, delayed engagement, complete failure typically 180,000-250,000 miles (290,000-402,000 km) if maintenance neglected, fluid changes every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) critical prevention, rebuild cost $3,000-$4,500, recurrent (high mileage, poor maintenance)
  • Timing belt replacement requirement, interference engine causes catastrophic damage if belt fails, service required every 105,000 miles (169,000 km), includes water pump replacement, cost $800-$1,400, neglect common causing expensive failures, recurrent
  • Third-row power seat motor failure, motors burn out preventing seat folding/raising, affects cargo access, common beyond 150,000 miles (241,000 km), replacement cost $400-$700 per motor, recurrent
  • Fuel consumption, 16-19 MPG combined typical, premium fuel (91+ octane) recommended though accepts regular 87, annual fuel costs $2,500-$3,500 at current pricing, very frequent
  • VTM-4 (AWD) system issues, transfer case fluid leaks, rear differential wear, shuddering during turns, service interval 30,000 miles often neglected, fluid change cost $200-$400, rebuild $1,500-$2,500, isolated (high mileage, poor maintenance)

Owner insights cover all generations of the MDX.

Typical used price

Used MDX listings typically run $19,332–$48,370 across 2008 to 2026 model years.

Other MDX model years

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