2017 Acura MDX Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 64 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Acura MDX, 25% of its 255 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 37,000. No related recall is on file for this issue.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 64
- 25% of 255
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 37,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the 9-speed transmission lurching or jerking when shifting into park, drive, or reverse, especially on a slope.
- Some describe the transmission shifting hard into first and second gear, and occasionally failing to engage third gear, causing the engine to rev without the car moving.
- Several owners report the transmission slipping or getting stuck in a gear on the freeway, coasting as if in neutral with no response from the pedal.
- Multiple reports describe the transmission dropping into neutral unexpectedly, sometimes paired with dashboard warnings for stability control, airbags, or 'stop driving' messages.
- Owners describe sudden deceleration while trying to accelerate at highway speeds, lasting several seconds before the vehicle responds.
- Some report the transmission hesitating for a few seconds before choosing a gear when accelerating quickly, including in emergency situations.
When 2017 Acura MDX transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 21, 2017, latest Aug 24, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Acura MDX
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by MDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems in the 2017 Acura MDX?
- NHTSA lists 64 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 MDX, which is 25% of the 255 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Acura MDX transmission?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2017 MDX Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
- At what mileage do 2017 Acura MDX transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 37,000 miles.
- Did the 2017 MDX transmission issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 MDX.