MYRModel Year Report

2017 Acura RDX

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2017 Acura RDX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:23.952Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura RDX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2007: 53 complaints 2007 2008: 33 complaints 2009: 15 complaints 2010: 22 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2012: 15 complaints 2013: 161 complaints 2013 2014: 239 complaints 2015: 405 complaints 2016: 40 complaints 2016 2017: 73 complaints 2017 2018: 75 complaints 2019: 431 complaints 2019 2020: 338 complaints 2021: 102 complaints 2022: 30 complaints 2022 2023: 19 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 29 complaints 2025
2017: 73 complaints
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YearComplaints
200753
200833
200915
201022
201116
201215
2013161
2014239
2015405
201640
201773
201875
2019431
2020338
2021102
202230
202319
202410
202529

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 27%

27% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170214

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 ACURA RDX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210423

I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND I WANTED TO SLOW MY CAR DOWN BECAUSE I WAS APPROACHING A CONSTRUCTION AREA. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE BREAK PEDAL WENT RIGHT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THIS TOTAL BREAK FAILURE DID NOT ALLOW ME TO STOP MY CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180517

BRAKES LOCKING CAR WOULD NOT STOP

NHTSA ODI report, 20180314

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170609 — equipment

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent.

Remedy: Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 17V256000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V256000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Acura RDX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Acura RDX is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura RDX?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Acura RDX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.