Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 MDX.
The 2017 Acura MDX is a three-row SUV powered by a powertrain calling for 5.7 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity engine oil, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. Across its complaint history spanning 2001 through 2026, the 2017 model year accumulated 245 total owner complaints, with engine-related issues representing the most frequent concern and prompting 8 total recalls. This complaint count falls below the model's peak of 359 in 2016 but remains substantially elevated compared to the current low of just 6 complaints recorded for 2026, suggesting that while the MDX's ownership experience has improved in subsequent model years, the 2017 model year still carries a higher-than-baseline complaint burden that prospective buyers should weigh carefully.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 620 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Overall length | 196.1 in |
| Overall width | 77.2 in |
| Overall height | 67.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Curb weight | 4343 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 66.5 / 66.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 58/42 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 26 / 22 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the MDX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Technology Package 3.0L V6 + Elec | 5.70 sec | 14.50 sec | 321 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | SH-AWD Advance Package 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.70 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | SH-AWD Advance Package 3.5L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | SH-AWD Advance Package 3.5L V6 | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | SH-AWD Advance & Entertainment Package 3.5L V6 | 5.90 sec | 14.60 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | SH-AWD Advance & Entertainment Package 3.5L V6 | 6.40 sec | 14.90 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Advance Package 3.0L V6 + Elec | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 321 hp | AWD |
| 2019 | SH-AWD A-Spec 3.5L V6 | 5.90 sec | 14.50 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Acura DPSF-II in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | Acura DPSF-II |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 3.80-4.00 |
| Engine Coolant | Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 7.84 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | 68.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | 68.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 53.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 950 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 23.84-25.61 lbs |
| Oil Type | ND 8 oil |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 620 cca |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | ADVANCE PACKAGE: 650 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 57 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 64 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57 |
| Engine Compression | 135 MINIMUM; 29 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 53; Rear: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101; Rear: 65 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.102; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.102; Rear: 0.354 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Stamped on rotor |
| Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth | Stamped on rotor |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | 0.0006 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | 0.0016 |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
Prep 3471cc Liter Engine: Step 1: 48 ft. lbs.
| 2 | + 60 degrees. 3493cc Liter Engine: Step 1: 52 ft. lbs. | 60 degrees |
| 2 | Turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Loosen Bolt | |
| 4 | 89 ft. lbs. | 89 ft. lbs |
| 5 | Turn an additional 90 | |
Prep Bearing cap bolts:
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 47 degrees; Side bolts: 36.0 ft. lbs. | 47 degrees |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2017 MDX sits in the third generation (2014–2020) where federal metrics spiked sharply in 2016 — 359 complaints and 334 TSBs — before moderating to 245 complaints and 229 TSBs in 2017, with recalls holding at eight and investigations steady at three through 2020. Complaints then declined further to 159 in 2018 and 182 in 2019, while recall counts remained elevated at nine to ten annually, suggesting a generation-wide pattern of service actions rather than a single model-year anomaly. The 2017 top complaint categories — Engine (45), Power Train (33), and Engine & Engine Cooling (18) — align with the powertrain focus seen in adjacent years, and the data records seven crash complaints and three fire complaints for the year. The data does not specify root causes for these complaint clusters. Compared to the 2016 peak, 2017 shows meaningful improvement, but its complaint volume remains above the 2018–2019 trough and well above pre-2014 levels. For a buyer, 2017 is a reasonable but not standout choice in this generation — better than the troubled 2016 launch year, yet not as clean as the 2018–2019 models that followed.
All 245 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (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… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and… Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The…
Showing 5 of 229 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONL6AX01302026 | 2026-01-31 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the… |
| B25-003 | 2025-09-03 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner… |
| B25-026 | 2025-07-09 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner… |
| B25-003 | 2025-07-09 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner… |
| B23-002 | 2025-07-07 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle… |
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5.7 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.