2017 Acura MDX Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 112 engine complaints for the 2017 Acura MDX, 44% of all 255 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 76,000, with a related engine recall (23V751000) covering connecting rod manufacturing defects.
- Engine complaints
- 112
- 44% of 255
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 76,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe unintended acceleration or a brief unexplained lurch or surge while driving at low speed or attempting to park.
- Some report the engine losing power suddenly while accelerating on the highway, with the check engine light flashing before the vehicle returns to normal after being turned off and restarted.
- Several describe the engine stalling or shutting off after coming to a stop, then restarting once the vehicle is back in park.
- A few report the vehicle refusing to move from a stop, with the engine revving loudly and warning messages appearing on the dashboard.
- Some describe intermittent no-start problems when pressing the push-button starter, occurring sporadically over several months.
When 2017 Acura MDX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 21, 2017, latest Aug 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Acura MDX
- NHTSA 23V751000Nov 13, 2023Engine248,999 vehicles
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.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2017 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA lists 112 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Acura MDX, which is 44% of the 255 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Acura MDX?
- Yes. Recall 23V751000, reported in 2023, covers 2016-2020 Acura MDX vehicles (along with other Honda/Acura models) for a manufacturing error affecting the engine's connecting rod. Dealers inspect and repair or replace the engine as necessary.
- At what mileage do 2017 MDX engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2017 MDX is 76,000 miles.
- Have engine problems caused crashes or fires on the 2017 MDX?
- Within this engine complaint set, NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported.