2017 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Exterior Lighting 2019-03-28 · campaign 19V256000 · 322,897 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2018-11-01 · campaign 18V777000 · 64,785 vehicles
Defect: 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 pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2017-06-30 · campaign 17V424000 · 193 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The misrouting can cause the hoses to be damaged from contact with other components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the fuel feed hose and the fuel purge hose. If misrouted, the hoses will be replaced and installed correctly, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF8.
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility/Wiper 2025-09-04 · B25-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Visibility/Wiper 2025-07-09 · B25-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Exterior Lighting 2025-06-05 · ONL6L806042025 Form · Other
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.
Exterior Lighting 2025-06-05 · ONL6L806042025 Letter · Other
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.
Visibility/Wiper 2025-04-18 · B25-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Exterior Lighting 2023-03-03 · B19-019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 taillights not to work. honda updated the inspection procedure to replace both inner taillights if one or
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-23 · Power Train“the car has been experiencing roughness and shaking in reverse 50% of the time. some times it shakes and jerks much more than other times, but either way it seems to be a common problem when searching forums and there doesn't seem to be any solution besides replacing the transmission. the dealership has recommended a full transmission replacement w…”
2021-04-16 · Power Train · 15,000 mi“the transmission will jerk when driving upon acceleration and has a continuous shifting sound and feeling as though the car is in neutral or the drive mode is being changed (like that when you shift gears on a bike). i am unable to use all drive modes as the issue occurs in every mode--but even more in the sport modes. when the problem occurs, i ha…”
2021-04-07 · Power Train · 15,000 mi“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 re…”
2020-09-29 · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · 20,000 mi“the vehicle consistently ignores the miles-per-hour set on the cruise controls - - exceeding the mph by over 5 miles per hour or even more. this is a safely hazard plus can easily lead to speeding tickets. i have noticed this happening many times on highways (normally with a speed limit of 55 - 65.…”
2020-08-02 · Electrical System · 37,000 mi“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.…”
2019-01-07 · Power Train · 6,500 mi“vehicle intermittently breaks down with "power system" and "awd" warning lights triggering safe mode operation. safe mode limits power and potentially creates unsafe condition as car cannot be operated at full power. acura refuses to repair. problem occurs both with in motion and when at idle.…”
2018-09-07 · Power Train · 3,000 mi“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 st…”
2018-04-12 · Steering · 16,000 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.