2017 Acura MDX electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 46 complaints for the 2017 Acura MDX, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
On 11.25.25, my MDX was involved in a multi-car hit and run on highway 101 SB at the Laurel Drive off ramp. The vehicle sustained two points of impact: (1) substantial front/driver side impact (2) rear-passenger side impact. Despite the severity, location of impact and speed of travel at the time of the collision, all airbags deployed except for the driver side curtain airbag.
Sudden unexpected breaking of vehicle. The vehicles collision avoidance system kicked in and breaked from 30 MPH to a complete stop for no reason. There was no vehicle or object in front of my vehicle. Clear dry day. Traveling on a 4 lane local roadway. The consumer stated the dealership advised the e-z pass toll transponder, which is placed at the top of the windshield, caused an interference with the collision avoidance system. The consumer found that difficult to believe.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Acura MDX
- Engine 97 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 64 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 44 complaints
- Lane departure 29 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints