How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Acura RDX have?

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Acura RDX, which is 25% of the 76 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Acura RDX electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Electrical System complaint area on the 2017 Acura RDX.

At what mileage do 2017 Acura RDX electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Acura RDX is 26,324.5 miles.

What electrical symptoms do 2017 Acura RDX owners report most?

Owners most often describe sudden loss of power with warning lights, keyless access/Smart Power Control Unit failures that prevent starting, and unexplained alarm or exterior light activations.

Were any crashes or fires linked to these electrical complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Acura RDX.

2017 Acura RDX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Acura RDX, 25% of its 76 total complaints for the year. Owners describe sudden power loss with dashboard warning lights, keyless access/Smart Power Control Unit failures, and random alarm or light activations, at a median 26,324.5 miles. No related recall is listed.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 25% of 76
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 26,325 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle loses power and jerks or cuts out while driving, sometimes at highway speed, with the check engine light and other warning lights coming on.
Keyless Access Control Unit (also called the Smart Power Control Unit) fails, preventing the car from starting and requiring towing to a dealer.
Random alarm activations and exterior light flashing occur with no apparent trigger, sometimes with clicking noises and dash light flashing.
A defective Smart Power control unit was reported as affecting airbags and other electrical safety features, with owners unable to get a replacement part.
Headlights reported as too dim to see clearly at night, forcing use of high beams during normal driving.

When 2017 Acura RDX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2017, latest Aug 6, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2019 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Acura RDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by RDX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20102 (9%)
20114 (25%)
20123 (20%)
201396 (59%)
2014167 (69%)
2015346 (84%)
20168 (20%)
201719 (25%)
201810 (13%)
201941 (9%)
202026 (8%)
202110 (9%)
20221 (3%)
20236 (27%)
20241 (9%)
20255 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Acura RDX have?: NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Acura RDX, which is 25% of the 76 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Acura RDX electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Electrical System complaint area on the 2017 Acura RDX.
At what mileage do 2017 Acura RDX electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Acura RDX is 26,324.5 miles.
What electrical symptoms do 2017 Acura RDX owners report most?: Owners most often describe sudden loss of power with warning lights, keyless access/Smart Power Control Unit failures that prevent starting, and unexplained alarm or exterior light activations.
Were any crashes or fires linked to these electrical complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Acura RDX.