2017 Acura TLX Problems

69 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 74/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine23
Power Train18
Unknown Or Other12
Fuel/Propulsion System10
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Service Brakes9

In the owners’ words

“I have this car 2017 acura tlx v6 shawd from acura dealership 3months already. I hear little knocking sound from my bottom block.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Acura TLX owner
“Vehicle consistently pulls to right and on grooved concrete acts in abnormal way, weaving withing the lane. I have taken to Acura to try to diagnose - they tell me there is no adjustment they can make. I have tried with Honda corporate, but they want me to go back for another diagnosis on the car at Acura. At this time there is no reason to duplicate efforts or time. I have also taken to independent shops and the”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Acura TLX owner
“The keyless access unit broke around 100k miles. Car acted like it was having a seizure. If car was locked, alarm goes off nonstop (during these episodes, which are intermittent) and all dash lights and head lights blink on and off over and over in quick succession. If car was not locked, only the lights had a seizure, there would be no audible alarm. Seemed to happen more near towers (cell towers, fire station broad”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Acura TLX owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
29/01/2019Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal compone
13/11/2023Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connec
18/12/2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Acura TLX reliable?

On the federal record it scores 74/100: 69 owner complaints (7.67 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Acura TLX?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 23 of 82 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Acura TLX scored 74/100 on the federal record.

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