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2017 Acura RDXProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 114 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
114
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Recalls
1
TSBs
120
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 114 complaints, 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

navigation system not working properly

5 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
2

warped brake rotors

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

hard sluggish gear shifts

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

transmission hesitates then slams into gear

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

bluetooth not working correctly

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

23 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 14K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

28
0–30K
7
30–60K
1
60–90K
1
90–120K
3
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (28 reports) • Median: 14K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (23 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain23 (20%)
Electrical17 (15%)
Engine11 (10%)
Brakes11 (10%)
Other8 (7%)
Speed Control8 (7%)
Airbags5 (4%)
Fuel System3 (3%)

2017 Acura RDX: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura RDX, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 13,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 14K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura RDX, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura RDX, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura RDX, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

14
17
9
18
9
19
6
20
11
21
13
22
8
23
16
24
14
25
14
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Acura RDX. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

17V256000Jun 2017

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Acura RDX NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

The worst model year for the Acura RDX is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2017 Acura RDX vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

114

Class avg

549

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 114 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Acura RDX: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Acura RDX?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Acura RDX is related to the drivetrain, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Acura RDX reliable?
The 2017 Acura RDX has 114 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2017 Acura RDX?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Acura RDX 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Acura RDX problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Acura RDX has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura RDX problems start?
Based on 41 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 13,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Acura RDX data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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