How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Acura RDX have?

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 RDX, which is 30% of the 76 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Acura RDX?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 RDX.

At what mileage do 2017 RDX transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 49,869 miles.

What kind of transmission symptoms do 2017 RDX owners report?

Owners describe hard or delayed shifting, jerking or lurching between about 20 and 60 mph, gears failing to engage from a stop, and in one case a torque converter replacement around 83,000 miles.

Did any 2017 RDX transmission complaints involve a crash?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 RDX.

2017 Acura RDX Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Acura RDX, 30% of all 76 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 49,869 miles, with one crash reported and no related recalls on file.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 30% of 76
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 49,869 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report hard or delayed shifting, with the transmission jerking or lurching forward between roughly 20 and 60 mph.
Some describe the vehicle slipping into manual gear-shift mode on its own, accompanied by slow acceleration and dashboard warning lights.
Several report a loud thud when taking off from a stop, where the engine revs but the transmission fails to engage a gear, sometimes resolved temporarily by restarting the engine.
One owner reported the transmission overheating along with clutch assembly problems that caused sudden unintended acceleration and led to a crash.
A later complaint describes needing a full torque converter replacement around 83,000 miles after experiencing delayed shifting and a check-transmission warning light.
Owners also mention shudder or jerking tied to fluid service intervals, with a dealer reportedly calling the transmission in this model year 'sensitive' to fluid change timing.

When 2017 Acura RDX transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 26, 2017, latest Sep 18, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Acura RDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by RDX model year

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

20072 (4%)
20082 (6%)
20091 (7%)
20102 (9%)
20112 (13%)
20122 (13%)
20137 (4%)
20142 (1%)
20154 (1%)
20169 (23%)
201723 (30%)
201812 (16%)
201937 (8%)
202022 (6%)
202113 (12%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (9%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Acura RDX have?: NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 RDX, which is 30% of the 76 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Acura RDX?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2017 RDX.
At what mileage do 2017 RDX transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 49,869 miles.
What kind of transmission symptoms do 2017 RDX owners report?: Owners describe hard or delayed shifting, jerking or lurching between about 20 and 60 mph, gears failing to engage from a stop, and in one case a torque converter replacement around 83,000 miles.
Did any 2017 RDX transmission complaints involve a crash?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 RDX.