This page covers 2 recalls, 73 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Acura RDX.
22–23 mpg combined
10.2–10.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2017 Acura RDX centers on the powertrain and electrical system. On the powertrain side, owners most commonly describe unexpected loss of power while accelerating, transmission hesitation or shuddering, and torque converter clutch failure, in several cases the transmission warning light triggered a diagnostic code pointing to the torque converter clutch. A smaller number of owners report the intake manifold cracking and triggering a lean-condition warning light. Electrical complaints tend to describe a full system reboot while driving, displays going dark and restarting, the HVAC blower cycling off and on, sometimes followed immediately by transmission and traction control misbehavior. Brake complaints include instances where the pedal depressed without the vehicle stopping as expected. The powertrain and electrical issues often appear linked in owner reports, with the electrical reboot events sometimes triggering what feels like simultaneous drivetrain and stability control faults.
73
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Acura RDX has 2 recalls, the more serious being a fuel pump that can fail while driving and cause the engine to stall, raising the risk of a crash.
The second recall is a compliance issue: the certification label inside the vehicle was printed with ink that can be wiped off if cleaned with an alcohol-based solvent, making the vehicle's load limit and other required information unreadable.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The Certification Label on your vehicle was printed with ink that can be wiped away by alcohol solvents, making the label illegible and failing to meet federal certification requirements.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Certification Label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
