2017 Acura MDX vs 2019 Acura MDX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Acura MDX | 2019 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 247 | 183 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 132 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 23,040 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 76 | 46 |
| Power Train | 63 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 39 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 31 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 5 |
| Stalling | 25 | 27 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
2017 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.