2017 Acura MDX power train problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Acura MDX — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On my 2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD with approximately 112,000 miles, the engine experienced a sudden catastrophic failure while I was traveling at highway speed. The vehicle abruptly lost power, the accelerator became unresponsive, smoke came from the vehicle hood and exhaust area, and multiple warning…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Additionally, the…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 MDX | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 MDX | 10 | 26% |
| 2022 MDX | 63 | 42% |
| 2020 MDX | 21 | 10% |
| 2019 MDX | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 MDX | 23 | 14% |
| 2016 MDX | 111 | 30% |
| 2015 MDX | 12 | 17% |
| 2014 MDX | 26 | 15% |
| 2013 MDX | 4 | 14% |
| 2012 MDX | 13 | 17% |
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.