2017 Acura RDX Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Acura RDX, 10% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The air conditioner/condensers on honda automobiles are prone to damage from road debris because of a design defect that honda & dealers refuses to repair under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11099209, filed 2018-06, 4,400 miles“On the day 10/27/2016 I purchased a zero mile Acura RDX 2017 vehicle from bella group at kennedy san juan with transmission issues. It jumps mostly when it passes 20 mhp and when it brakes she jumped as if lowering changes. During the past 3 years I went to Acura service in guaynabo and I told about the transmission and they always told me that it was fine. On 9/3/2020 I took the car and told Acura service every time about the transmission, it was delivered to me as everything was fine which bothered me and I asked for a manager. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317957, filed 2020-03“Locked Acura RDX alarm goes off randomly for no reason. When the alarm is turned off all the lights on the dash are flashing on and off and ticking. The most recent is 8/14/25. But has happened on several occasions especially if locked with the key fob or the lock on exterior of door. On 8/14/2025 it was lock by the inside door lock.”
NHTSA complaint #11680584, filed 2025-08“Drive Train labor rear driver cv halfshaft axle could not locate axle part anywhere for repair, sold out and on back order! clear indication that other drivers are having same issue with this part. should be looked into and recalled!”
NHTSA complaint #11664600, filed 2025-06“The contact called on behalf of her mother who was the owner of a 2017 Acura RDX. The contact was reporting the complaint based on verbal information she received from a police officer. The contact stated her mother was driving out of her driveway when she drove into an embankment and the vehicle was stuck. The contact stated the police officers informed her, that the cause of the fire was due to the driver attempting to drive out of the embankment and reverse out of the embankment several times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11486854, filed 2022-09Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 33% |
| 2023 | 4 | 17% |
| 2022 | 11 | 35% |
| 2021 | 31 | 27% |
| 2020 | 104 | 30% |
| 2019 | 142 | 32% |
| 2018 | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 | 8 | 10% |
| 2016 | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2007 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2017 Acura RDX
24 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Acura RDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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