The Most Common 2017 Acura RDX Problems
Overall, the 2017 Acura RDX is a reliable car, but it has experienced issues with its certification labels and acceleration.
Written by Nathan Porceng
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
The 2017
Acura RDX
had a recall due to problems with its certification labels. Drivers have also reported issues with the RDX’s acceleration, display screen, and brakes.The 2017 Acura RDX immediately garnered praise for its sporty V6 engine, comfortable interior, and smooth handling. It also earned high marks from rating authorities for its reliability. However, all cars have problems of some sort, and the 2017 RDX is no exception.
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The most common 2017 Acura RDX problems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received 37 complaints about the 2017 Acura RDX. 8 complaints were about the RDX’s service brakes, 5 were about its powertrain, 5 were about its engine, and 5 were about its electrical system.
The 2017 RDX has had only one recall. The issue at hand was with the RDX’s certification labels. The labels on affected vehicles were printed with ink that could be inadvertently wiped away with an alcoholic solvent. While this sort of defect won’t cause an accident or hurt anybody, it’s still important that a vehicle’s certification is able to be verified.
A bit more troubling is a recent class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed against Honda Motors, alleges that Acura MDX and RDX 2016-2020 models have been subject to potentially dangerous acceleration defects. Drivers complain that the cars will stutter, stop, and shut down without warning.
Owners of 2017 RDXs have also reported several less serious problems. Some have noted their display screen freezing. Others have complained about premature brake wear. A few have described loud squealing and rattling noises emanating from their RDX while driving.
Is the 2017 Acura RDX reliable?
Ok, so the 2017 Acura RDX has its problems—the alleged acceleration issue is particularly worrying. Researching a car’s issues is extremely valuable information, but you must keep in mind that all cars have problems and that you also need to look into a car’s positive aspects to get a full picture of its performance.
On the whole, the 2017 Acura RDX is a very reliable car. The RDX holds a RepairPal reliability rating of 4.5/5, and a J.D. Power reliability and quality rating of 82/100. No less an authority than U.S. News ranks the 2017 Acura RDX as the #1 2017 luxury compact SUV.
The 2017 Acura RDX has an average annual
car repair
cost of $466, which is slightly above the national average for all cars. Considering the RDX is a luxury imported SUV, it's surprising that the cost isn’t way higher.Affordable car insurance for your 2017 Acura RDX
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