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.

2017 Acura RLX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict 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.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 33/100; #5 of 7 RLX years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 3; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 1
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year: 2018; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 26; 24.5 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

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: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2015	Caution	67	11	3	23
2016	Avoid	83	6	0	26.5
2017	No verdict	33	3	0	26
2018	Caution	50	6	1	25.5
2019	No verdict	0	0	3	25.5

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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.