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2017 Acura MDX Advance & Entertainment FWD

The 2017 Acura MDX Advance & Entertainment FWD is a 290-hp 3.5-liter SUV with a 9-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $56,400 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 290 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

The MDX measures 196.2 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,087 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$56,400
MSRP with Destination$57,340
Destination Charge$940
Engine
Engine Type3.5-liter direct-injection SOHC V-6 (Earth Dreams Technology)
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Valvetrain24-valve, SOHC i-VTEC, Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Injection TypeDirect injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission9-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters
1st Gear4.71
2nd Gear2.84
3rd Gear1.91
4th Gear1.38
5th Gear1
6th Gear0.81
7th Gear0.7
8th Gear0.58
9th Gear0.48
Reverse3.83
Final Drive4.33
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded, 91 octane
Tank Capacity19.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut w/ Amplitude Reactive Dampers
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link w/ Amplitude Reactive Dampers
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated, 12.6" (320 mm) diameter
Rear Brake DiscSolid, 13.0" (330 mm) diameter
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20" x 8.0" split 5-spoke Shark Gray machine-finished alloy
Wheels Rear20" x 8.0" split 5-spoke Shark Gray machine-finished alloy
Tires Front245/50R20 all-season
Tires Rear245/50R20 all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length196.2 in
Width77.2 in
Height67.4 in
Wheelbase111 in
Front Track66.3 in
Rear Track66.3 in
Ground Clearance7.3 in
Approach Angle14.9°
Departure Angle17.4°
Cargo Volume90.9 ft³
Curb Weight4,087 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)59% / 41%
Interior
Headroom Front38.1 in
Headroom Rear38.3 in
Legroom Front41.4 in
Legroom Rear36.6 in
Shoulder Room Front61.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear59.1 in
Hip Room Front57.5 in
Hip Room Rear57.8 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2017 Acura MDX SUV FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2017 Acura MDX SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

8 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Acura MDX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 4, 2026 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

Consequence: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V365000

May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V332000

Apr 17, 2025 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.

Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.

NHTSA campaign 25V259000

Dec 18, 2023 · 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.

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Nov 13, 2023 · 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.

Consequence: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.

NHTSA campaign 23V751000

Mar 28, 2019 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

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.

Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 19V256000

Jan 29, 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.

Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

NHTSA campaign 19V060000

Nov 1, 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

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."

Consequence: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 18V777000

260 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Acura MDX

Owner Complaints

260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Acura MDX (8 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine79
Power Train64
Electrical System46
Forward Collision Avoidance38
Unknown Or Other30
Lane Departure21
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 15, 2026 · Structure, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance Crash
“As I was driving in a stop and go traffic jam, the vehicle would not go forward although I was pressing on the gas pedal, the engine stall and when it finally reacted after pressing it for the second…”
Oct 10, 2026 · Electrical System, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance
“Brake system, Cruise control, lane keeping system get malfunction erratically (ever since 2022, and has been like this), and one of the two sets of brakes never wears off (More than 100 K mileage now…”
Oct 7, 2026 · Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure
“The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), brake, and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) warning lights were intermittently…”
Oct 5, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure
“The on board camera mounted on windshield above rear view mirror has failed and now none of the safety feature function (lane keep assist, adaptive cruise, etc).”
Sep 30, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance
“A lot of lights came on dash, multiple failures of systems listed. Had vehicle scanned, found code U3000-49, forward facing camera issues. Code is hard fault, will not clear. When inspecting camera…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 ACURA MDX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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