2017 Acura TLX problems
The 2017 Acura TLX has 110 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (31%) concerns engine. After that come drivetrain & axles (15%) and fuel system (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 110 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 31% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 45 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 21,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 32,000 miles (12 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash; 4 complaints mention a fire; 3 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2017 ranks 7th most-complained-about out of 8 model years of the Acura TLX with enough data (56 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
My 2017 Acura was involved in a low-speed collision where it failed to stop in a timely manner, resulting in a total loss declaration. This vehicle had open safety recalls (including the fuel pump/rod bearing issues) that remained unrepaired for over 1.5 years. Despite multiple inquiries, the manufacturer failed to provide a repair timeline or remedy. I believe these unresolved defects directly contributed to the braking failure and subsequent safety incident.
On the interstate going 75 MPH, cars throws itself into neutral and completely loses power. Warning lights come on saying there is a problem with the transmission, electric brake, and emission system. Car coast to the side of the road and is completely dead, but dashboard lights are on. Car is locked in neutral and cannot be shifted. Sat waiting for a tow for 30 minutes, cars can now be turned off, then restarted and suddenly it can be driven again.
Jerking from transmission. When a stop and go motion it feels like getting rear ended. My transmission is automatic and when doing a quick stop and go the jerk and acceleration feel like I was driving manual transmission vehicle