2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Unintended acceleration - while coasting, the vehicle accelerates on its own up to 30mph. This has occurred while approaching traffic lights, stop signs, parking lots, crosswalks and parking in the garage. This has happened on several occasions with two different drivers and even the dealer has experienced the same symptoms. The vehicle also stalls while stopped in the roadway to turn. Acura sent a regional service director to test the vehicle and my driving skills and states that since there are no trouble codes from the computer, all systems are operating as designed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11128155, filed 2018-09, 3,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V424000Jun 30, 2017Honda (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…Covers: Acura MDX Sport Hybrid 2017
Related service bulletins
- 10219545Aug 30, 2022Owner 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…
- 10152443Dec 20, 2018Service bulletin - The fuel fill door rear edge does not line up properly when closed. The fuel fill door latching mechanism does not line up properly.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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