2017 Acura MDX engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 97 complaints for the 2017 Acura MDX, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 97 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
As I was driving in a stop and go traffic jam, the vehicle would not go forward although I was pressing on the gas pedal, the engine stall and when it finally reacted after pressing it for the second time it went too fast that I couldn’t stop in time to avoid rear ending the other vehicle, the emergency braking system did not function properly either. This has happened multiple times even when I driven on highways and there’s incoming traffic and the engine goes on stall.
The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the connecting rod bearings, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Acura MDX
- Drivetrain & axles 64 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 44 complaints
- Lane departure 29 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints