2017 Acura NSX: common problems and reliability
One of the worst NSX years.
One of the Acura NSX years to avoid. All NSX years
6 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 NSX?The 2017 Acura NSX has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Acura NSX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other NSX years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the NSX?
Across the 7 NSX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2021) to 17 (2002). With 6 complaints, the 2017 NSX sits above the model's median of 1.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 NSX
electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Campaign 18V599000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura NSX vehicles. Road vibrations may cause the metal screws that secure the printed circuit board for the high mounted center brake light to loosen and contact the circuitry, possibly resulting in the brake light fuse blowing and the brake lights not functioning. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 18V600000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Acura NSX vehicles. The crossover pipe couplers between the left and right fuel tanks may leak.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 23V858000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment approaching legendary reverence for first-generation model, widely regarded as revolutionary supercar redefining exotic car reliability, usability, and everyday drivability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the NSX. See the full NSX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used NSX listings typically run $129,398–$209,990 across 1991 to 2022 model years.
Other NSX model years
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