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2017 Acura RDX
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age — inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
73 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Transmission & drivetrain problems dominate (29% of complaints).
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2017 Acura RDX, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Transmission & drivetrain (21) · Electrical system (17) · Engine (11) · Brakes (11)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint — a rough guide, not a schedule.
Transmission & drivetrain
29%21 complaints · 8 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2017 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss automotive power while the accelerator pedal was depresse…”
Electrical system
23%17 complaints · 8 in the last 2 years
“Acura RDX alarm keeps going off; smart power control unit (keyless access/tpms) is faulty.”
Engine
15%11 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years
“If the vehicle goes over 65 mph the transmission light starts blinking on the dashboard.”
Brakes
15%11 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“The brakes failed at 17,649 and all brakes needed to be replaced.”
Recalls (1)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Equipment · 17V256000
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."
Risk: If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score — if they disagree, that’s worth knowing.