2017 Acura MDX vs 2018 Acura MDX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Acura MDX | 2018 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 255 | 165 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 139 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 21–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 | 35 |
| Power Train | 64 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 27 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 19 |
| Lane Departure | 19 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 26 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
2017 Acura MDX
2018 Acura MDX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.