Extended warranty worthiness profile

2017 Acura MDX

Broad repair planning ranges plus reported complaint, recall and manufacturer communication signals. Reports describe submitted cases and do not measure the probability of failure.

253complaint reports

9recall campaigns

245manufacturer communications

6leading reported components

Animated diagnostic view representing the 2017 Acura MDX

Model-year reading

What the 2017 record can and cannot say

Compared with other Acura MDX years here, the 2017 total is 98 above the median year in this model file. Its raw count is 253, with no denominator for vehicles sold.

At 76 reports, Engine is the most common displayed tag. The 30% share describes submitted complaints only; it does not describe the fleet.

Engine replacement or major internal repair provides the strongest parts-only stress test at a $7,000 midpoint. Local labor raises the bill, while claim rules can lower what the plan actually pays.

Vehicle configuration

2017 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 5 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classSmall SUV

Fuel choicesGasoline and Hybrid

Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive and Front-wheel drive

Engine range3 to 3.5 L; 6 cylinders

EPA efficiency21 to 27 mpg

Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-06-16.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

Parts and labor benchmarks combined with an independent-shop labor model for Dallas, TX. Published model estimates calibrate supported repairs; model-year configuration data removes incompatible scenarios.

Repair	System	Estimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repair	Engine	$5,860-$16,847
Transmission replacement	Transmission	$3,492-$11,122
Hybrid high voltage battery replacement	Hybrid powertrain	$4,986-$5,316
Transfer case replacement	Driveline	$2,044-$8,129
Turbocharger replacement	Turbo and Supercharger	$1,520-$6,465
Head gasket replacement	Engine	$2,286-$3,619
Timing chain replacement	Engine	$1,895-$2,968
Catalytic converter replacement	Exhaust and emissions	$2,241-$2,517
Steering rack replacement	Steering	$2,164-$2,584
Strut and control arm repair	Suspension	$946-$4,495

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Other Acura MDX model years

202570 reports · 4 recalls 202437 reports · 3 recalls 202340 reports · 3 recalls 2022155 reports · 3 recalls 20210 reports · 0 recalls 2020215 reports · 8 recalls 2019190 reports · 9 recalls 2018160 reports · 10 recalls 2017253 reports · 9 recalls 2016360 reports · 7 recalls 201570 reports · 8 recalls

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