2017 Acura MDX forward collision avoidance problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2017 Acura MDX — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Problem Description: I am reporting a safety-related issue affecting multiple driver assistance systems on my 2017 Acura MDX. While driving, the vehicle displays several warning messages at the same time, including: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Problem Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Problem…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding the sudden, unprovoked failure of the AcuraWatch driver-assist camera system (affecting LKAS, ADAS, and the Collision Mitigation Braking System), which directly and unexpectedly alters the vehicle’s powertrain and driving dynamics without driver…”
filed Jul 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 MDX | 5 | 14% |
| 2023 MDX | 6 | 17% |
| 2022 MDX | 17 | 12% |
| 2020 MDX | 35 | 17% |
| 2019 MDX | 20 | 11% |
| 2018 MDX | 20 | 12% |
| 2016 MDX | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 MDX | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 MDX | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Acura MDX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.