2017 Acura MDX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Acura MDX, 3% of the 260 complaints for this model year. 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.
“We are asking for your assistance and getting our reimbursement back from Acura/Honda automotive for a safety recall for our rear tail light which had moisture which was an NHTSA safety recall We purchased and had replaced the rear tail plate that had been recalled prior to the recall coming out. We have given them all this information and they still have not provided us with a refund for the safety recall on the tail light on our vehicle this has been going on for a couple years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11748123, filed 2026-07“On my 2017 Acura MDX SH-AWD with approximately 112,000 miles, the engine experienced a sudden catastrophic failure while I was traveling at highway speed. The vehicle abruptly lost power, the accelerator became unresponsive, smoke came from the vehicle hood and exhaust area, and multiple warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred with no advance warning and created a serious safety risk because I suddenly lost propulsion while traveling approximately 75 mph in highway traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759081, filed 2026-08“NHTSA Recal #19V-256 So according to Acura, this vehicle had the tail lights replaced in 2019 but the tail lights broke again in 2023. How do we know if Acura just replaced with same OEM tail lights but didn't fix the problematic tail lights. These lights are not a simple bulb replacement, it is costly in $600/Ea range to replace whole assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #11563770, filed 2024-01“Manufacturer has not reimbursed recall repair paid out-of-pocket despite complete documentation and extended delay. Which was opened on 10/3/2025 the repair was done back in Feb 2024 !”
NHTSA complaint #11718864, filed 2026-02Related recalls
- 19V256000Mar 28, 2019Honda (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…Covers: Acura MDX 2014–2019, MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11019900Jun 5, 2025Owner 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, 2025Owner 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.
- 11019902Jun 4, 2025Owner 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.
- 11019901Jun 4, 2025Owner 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.
- 10232964Mar 3, 2023Service 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…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2017 Acura MDX
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsForward collision avoidance
38 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsLane departure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Acura MDX
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.
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