2017 Acura MDX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 25%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Acura MDX, 25% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We own a 2017 Acura MDX, my wife was driving the SUV attempting to park when the vehicle briefly accelerated. I was driving the SUV at low speed when it briefly accelerated, I was kind of stunned, and asked did you feel that, she said yes, and then stated I guess I wasn't imaging it when it happened to me, these were separate issues at different times and dates. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000462, filed 2017-06, 7,500 miles“Vehicle lost power upon accelerating and I received a message to pull over when safe transmission error; this happened at a stop and seems to be more likely when turning the vehicle or while accelerating, I pulled over and attempted to put the vehicle in reverse with out success;”
NHTSA complaint #11374345, filed 2020-11, 3,100 miles“Transmission is jerky, choking and doesn't react for 3-4 seconds. I took it to the dealer and they reset a transmission code without replacing my transmission with a new one.”
NHTSA complaint #11207632, filed 2019-05, 17,000 miles“The transmission shifts hard and rough, slips in and out of gear and on two separate occasions (both being on the freeway) the transmission got stuck and would not respond at all and I sat in the car coasting as if the car was in neutral while on the highway. I have taken the car in to Acura 6 times and have received no help at all. I have contacted Acura corporate and still received no help. I'm highly concerned for myself and my families safety. This is now my daily driver and the transmission is only getting worst over time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122454, filed 2018-08, 10,000 miles“While driving on the expressway, I have had at least 3 episodes of deceleration while trying to accelerate. I was traveling between 60 and 75 MPH. It seems to happen when I decelerate to slow with traffic or change lanes to exit. When I attempt to accelerate, the car (2017 MDX) continued to decelerate rapidly, for up to 5 seconds, putting me in a very dangerous situation on the highway. I was not using cruise control and had the lkas turned off. Additionally, I was not close enough to any other care for the automatic braking system to be a factor.”
NHTSA complaint #11246674, filed 2019-08, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10184012Dec 4, 2020Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft…
- 10182001Oct 28, 2020Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
- 10181414Oct 15, 2020Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft…
- 10179400Aug 24, 2020Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
- 10166511Oct 11, 2019Service Bulletin - Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may…
- 10165014Sep 12, 2019Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft…
- 10163138Jul 12, 2019Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft…
- 10161313Jun 12, 2019Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft…
- 10154478Mar 7, 2019"Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - No communication with the i-HDS. - The option fuse (7.5 A) is…
- 10145396Sep 18, 2018Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 12 | 27% |
| 2022 | 71 | 45% |
| 2020 | 21 | 9% |
| 2019 | 32 | 17% |
| 2018 | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 | 64 | 25% |
| 2016 | 113 | 30% |
| 2015 | 12 | 17% |
| 2014 | 27 | 16% |
| 2013 | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 | 13 | 17% |
| 2011 | 8 | 11% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 8 | 8% |
| 2006 | 38 | 44% |
| 2005 | 87 | 48% |
| 2004 | 77 | 45% |
| 2003 | 104 | 50% |
| 2002 | 125 | 61% |
| 2001 | 131 | 58% |
Other parts of the 2017 Acura MDX
79 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 complaintsExterior lighting
7 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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