2017 Acura RLX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RLX years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura RLX. That ranks 5th out of 7 RLX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 22,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Acura RLX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | 22,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 92,058 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 2,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Acura RLX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Acura RLX.
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
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
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 contact owns a 2017 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle pulled to the right, with a creaking sound while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right. The contact replaced the brake pads and rotors every year, but the failure persisted. The…
Catastrophic engine failure at speed, connecting rod failure, which is a known failure for this engine. Engine blew, lost all power, and hot oil hit the hot exhaust and the car caught on fire. A fire truck came to put out the engine fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 acura rlx. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe vibration on the driver's side wheel. The contact was able to feel the failure more while driving higher speeds. The failure occurred without warning. Acura of orange park (7200 blanding blvd…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura RLX?
Owners most often report suspension, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Acura RLX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Acura RLX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RLX 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.