2017 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2017 Acura MDX, 9% of its 255 total complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and 1 injury. A related recall (18V777000) covers rear brake caliper pistons on this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 23
- 9% of 255
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 10,844 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Automatic emergency braking activates suddenly with no vehicle or obstacle ahead, bringing the SUV to a complete stop in traffic.
- Forward collision warning triggers but the brakes fail to respond fully when the driver presses the pedal, with the critical brake indicator staying lit.
- Sudden hard braking events happen on clear roads and empty intersections, sometimes causing other drivers to swerve or nearly rear-end the vehicle.
- Electronic parking brake and emission system warning lights come on together, sometimes accompanied by the transmission shifting unexpectedly into park.
- Cruise control fails to slow the vehicle on a downhill grade, allowing speed to climb well above the set point without braking.
When 2017 Acura MDX brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 17, 2017, latest Oct 29, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Acura MDX
- NHTSA 18V777000Nov 1, 2018Brakes64,785 vehicles
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."
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Brakes complaints by MDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2017 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA lists 23 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Acura MDX, which is 9% of all 255 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Acura MDX?
- Yes. Recall 18V777000, reported November 1, 2018, covers rear brake caliper pistons on 2017-2019 Acura MDX and related models. Dealers bleed the brakes free of charge; the recall does not carry a do-not-drive order.
- Did the 2017 MDX brake issues cause crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints for the 2017 MDX, out of 0 fires.
- At what mileage do 2017 MDX brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure among brake complaints for the 2017 MDX is 10,843.5 miles.
- How does the 2017 MDX compare to other MDX years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 MDX's brake complaint share is 9%, similar to 2010 (9%) and 2016 (6%), but lower than 2023 (21%) and 2024 (26%), and well below the 2014 peak of 30 complaints at 18% share.