Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Acura TLX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Acura TLX has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V751000 Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V060000 Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 10 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
Of the 71 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 71 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Acura TLX faces significant reliability challenges, primarily due to multiple recalls affecting critical systems like the engine and fuel pump. High user complaints, especially concerning the engine and powertrain, further highlight potential issues, contributing to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $3,000–$7,000 | common |
| fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| transmission | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Reduced fuel efficiency
- Delayed transmission response
- Difficulty starting engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Acura TLX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.