2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MDX Sport Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. That is the most of any MDX Sport Hybrid model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 63%), typically at around 10,750 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 63% | 10,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 21,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 13% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting; exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Risk: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles have an engine fuel feed hose and a fuel purge hose that may have been misrouted during vehicle assembly.
Risk: The misrouting can cause the hoses to be damaged from contact with other components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the fuel feed hose and the fuel purge hose. If misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF8.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The car has been experiencing roughness and shaking in reverse 50% of the time. Some times it shakes and jerks much more than other times, but either way it seems to be a common problem when searching forums and there doesn't seem to be any solution besides replacing the transmission. The…
The transmission will jerk when driving upon acceleration and has a continuous shifting sound and feeling as though the car is in neutral or the drive mode is being changed (like that when you shift gears on a bike). I am unable to use all drive modes as the issue occurs in every mode--but even…
Transmission will jerk heavily when driving and has a continuous shifting sound like it stays neutral. Will judder when the vehicle stops and on acceleration. The car needs to be turned off and back on to reset. I can't use all drive settings as it happens more frequently in the sport modes. The…
The vehicle consistently ignores the miles-per-hour set on the cruise controls - - exceeding the mph by over 5 miles per hour or even more. This is a safely hazard plus can easily lead to speeding tickets. I have noticed this happening many times on highways (normally with a speed limit of 55 - 65.
Rear back up camera has up to 1 minute delay in activating when i selected reverse. Also delays the safety systems associated with it like cross traffic warnings and collision avoidance.
Other Acura MDX Sport Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MDX Sport Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 MDX Sport Hybrid | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 MDX Sport Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MDX Sport Hybrid model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.