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#BS-2017-ACUTLX-3764

2017 Acura Tlx

Based on reports from 90 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
90
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Recalls
3
TSBs
143
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 90 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive vibration

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

car lurches forward when coming to a stop

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

jerking between gears

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

27 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 21K miles.

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

27
0–30K
13
30–60K
1
60–90K
1
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (27 reports) • Median: 21K 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: Engine (27 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine27 (30%)
Drivetrain16 (18%)
Other10 (11%)
Brakes8 (9%)
Fuel System7 (8%)
Electrical6 (7%)
Speed Control4 (4%)
Stability Control3 (3%)

2017 Acura Tlx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura Tlx, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 21,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 21K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura Tlx, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura Tlx, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2017 Acura Tlx, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Acura Tlx. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

19V060000Mar 2019

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

23V751000Mar 2024

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Acura Tlx is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2017 Acura Tlx vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

90

Class avg

79

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other compact cars vehicles from 2017.

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. 90 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2017 Acura Tlx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Acura Tlx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Acura Tlx is related to the engine, with 27 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Acura Tlx reliable?
The 2017 Acura Tlx has 90 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Acura Tlx 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 Tlx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Acura Tlx has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Tlx problems start?
Based on 44 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 21,000 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.
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?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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