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2017 Acura RLX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

33/100

#5 most-complained of 7 RLX years

The 2017 Acura RLX has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #5 highest of 7 RLX model years. The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints, 67% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
24.5 city / 30 hwy

Top 2017 Acura RLX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (67%)
  2. Brakes1 (33%)
  3. Engine1 (33%)
  4. Steering1 (33%)
2017 Acura RLX complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2018Apr 2026Jun 2026
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2018 (2).

2017 Acura RLX recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 Acura RLX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24.5 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,100
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other RLX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002014201520162017201820192020
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution6711323
2016Avoid836026.5
2017No verdict333026
2018Caution506125.5
2019No verdict00325.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Acura RLX a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Acura RLX ranks #5 of 7 among RLX model years (Complaint Index 33/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura RLX?
The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 42,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Acura RLX have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Acura RLX in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Acura RLX?
EPA rates the 2017 Acura RLX at 26 MPG combined (24.5 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.