Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V256000 Possible Loss of a Tailgate Lid Light NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V777000 Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V424000 Misrouted Fuel Feed and Fuel Purge Hoses NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid has moderate recall and complaint activity, with three recall campaigns and eight owner complaints. The most significant issues are linked to the power train and brakes. The limited complaint data suggests these failures are not widespread. Overall, the vehicle's reliability could be seen as average for its class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| brake caliper | Unknown | $300–$600 | rare |
| tailgate lid lights | Unknown | $100–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection
- Hybrid battery check
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation
- Cooling system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises from drivetrain
- Brake performance degradation
- Electrical system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.