2017 Acura MDX problems
Owners have filed 390 complaints about the 2017 Acura MDX with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 19.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 16.2%.
Complaints390
Crashes12
Fires6
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 19.7% · 77
Power train 16.2% · 63
Electrical system 11.0% · 43
Forward collision avoidance 9.5% · 37
Unknown or other 7.7% · 30
Lane departure 6.9% · 27
Vehicle speed control 5.4% · 21
Service brakes 5.1% · 20
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Acura MDX in this data, 2017 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2016 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 203 in the last three years against 96 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 32,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Based on a diagnosis by a 3rd party, this vehicle is affected by the issue identified in Part 573 Safety Recall Report, 23V-751. The check engine lamp is flashing, the fault code associated with this issue is showing, there's a knocking sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle has decreased power when the check engine lamp is flashing. However, the VIN for this vehicle is not identified in the safety recall. Engine
The vehicle stalls and loses all power when coming out of auto idle stop. This is a default feature that shuts the engine off when the vehicle stops to create fuel efficiency. But it is creating a terrible safety issue of having vehicles unexpectedly stopped on the roadway. The feature cannot be permanently turned off. Common issue on MDX forums without any real solution from dealership mechanics. Engine
The contact stated that while driving, the engine made clunking noise, sudden loss of power and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a connecting rod bearing failure and engine replacement is necessary. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Engine · reported at 180,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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