2017 Acura TLX power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Acura TLX — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle has been recalled for a speed sensor issue that still persists. Recall repair was NOT properly executed. Vehicle engine still randomly shuts off while in idle at stoplights and during travel. Engine won’t start at this point.”
filed Jun 3, 2026
“Car experiences intermittent electrical system failure. Upon failure, drivers will experiance random and rapid clicking, clanking, and electrical systems discharging like lights, screens, and alarm. After restarting the car, users will find, all warning lights displayed with a few blinking…”
filed Jul 29, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other TLX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 TLX | 9 | 38% |
| 2021 TLX | 23 | 36% |
| 2020 TLX | 7 | 11% |
| 2019 TLX | 11 | 12% |
| 2018 TLX | 11 | 12% |
| 2016 TLX | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 TLX | 160 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Acura TLX
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.