2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- —not in EPA data
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 32 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 25%
- Fuel system2 25%
- Engine1 13%
- Steering1 13%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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 issue first started happening at 15k miles. I have reported it to rhe dealership six times, the last time was a week ago. The dealership has kept the car overnight, replaced the shift mechanisms, updated system settings, and the gas pumps. The problem still persists. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406968, filed 2021-04, 15,000 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11342770, filed 2020-08, 37,000 milesFuel system: “This car has serious issues. The previous braking complaint is absolutely valid! The first two issues outlined below are most problematic at highway speed with the adaptive cruise control set. That being said, problem number one in particular occurs on a regular basis whenever the cruise control is set. 1. Braking - the adaptive cruise control will sense large vehicles in adjacent lanes and abruptly apply brakes. It seems the mdx 'thinks' these vehicles are in your lane when they are in fact in the lane next to you. …”
NHTSA complaint #11084738, filed 2018-04, 16,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 16,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX Sport Hybrid · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2017 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V256000Mar 28, 2019Exterior lightingCovers: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2019, MDX 2014–2019
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.
- 18V777000Nov 1, 2018Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › CaliperCovers: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2018, Honda HR-V 2016, 2018–2019, Acura MDX 2017–2019 +1 more
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…
- 17V424000Jun 30, 2017Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2017
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.
Recall details for the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 32 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11023136Sep 4, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11020860Jul 9, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11019900Jun 5, 2025Exterior lighting. Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11019899Jun 5, 2025Exterior lighting. Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11017330Apr 18, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 10232964Mar 3, 2023Exterior lighting. Service Bulletin - Recall update for 2014 - 2019 MDX and 2017 - 2019 MDX Hybrid Sport models. An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or all of the…
- 10232253Feb 23, 2023Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance, Lane…. Service Bulletin - Due to a problem with the detection logic in the multipurpose camera software, the vehicle's LKAS, ACC, or CMBS indicator lights may come on incorrectly.
- 10219545Aug 30, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number…
- 10182478Nov 2, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due…
- 10180020Sep 15, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and…. Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not…
Other model years of the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 8 | 29,000 | 2 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 8 | 15,000 | 3 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
All Acura MDX Sport Hybrid model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 16,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.