2017 Acura MDX Problems: 2 Known Issues
2017 model year · 1,200+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,200+ owner reports, the 2017 Acura MDX has 2 documented known issues. None of the listed issues is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. The most commonly reported issue is Navigation freezes or restarts mid-trip (owner reports) with 1,200 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls14 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
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, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
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What are the most common Acura MDX problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,200+ owner reports, the 2017 Acura MDX has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Engine may not restart after Idle Stop — Acura software update SB 23-001, Navigation freezes or restarts mid-trip (owner reports). None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Acura MDX reliable?
The 2017 Acura MDX has 2 known issues documented across 1,200+ owner reports. None of the matching records is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2016-2020 Acura MDX Engine may not restart after Idle Stop — Acura software update SB 23-001?
Acura says that under certain circumstances, after the vehicle stops and Idle Stop shuts the engine off, the engine may not restart automatically. Acura notes the driver can typically restart it immediately by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button. Applies to:… Severity: medium.
What is the 2017-2019 Acura MDX Navigation freezes or restarts mid-trip (owner reports)?
Owners describe the navigation system on these MDX models freezing during a route, with the screen and buttons unresponsive, or showing the wrong position until the system resets. Some report it happening repeatedly on long trips with a destination set. Some owners report that de… Severity: low.
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