Trim Report

Acura MDX A-Spec2017

Includes:MDX|A-Spec
$10,400
Starting From
4,489
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4,489 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $10,400
Max $80,538
From $10,400
Fresh

A-Spec Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$10,900
$11K–$28K
266 listings112,970 avg miles
A-Spec
From$10,400
4,489 listings|$10K–$81K
SH
From$5,995
3 listings|$6K–$12K
Touring
From$1,995
49 listings|$2K–$12K
Type S
From$26,395
1,819 listings|$26K–$84K

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Where to Find Acura MDX A-Spec

Location data for all 2017 Acura MDX trims combined

32States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

Acura MDX Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Acura MDX trims

Elevated

With 5 recalls and 249 complaints, the 2017 Acura MDX rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

5
Recalls
249
Complaints
7
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
19V2560002019-28-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

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 the taillights.

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

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18V7770002018-01-11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

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25V2590002025-17-04
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

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26V3320002026-21-05
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

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26V3650002026-04-06
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Acura MDX's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 249 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine47
02Power Train33
03Engine And Engine Cooling18
04Unknown Or Other16
05Fuel/propulsion System7
249 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Acura MDX Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Acura MDX trims

21–27mpg combined
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19-26city
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26-27hwy
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$3,050-$3,700/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Acura MDX ranges from 21 to 27 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
MDX Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AM-S7)
27mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
26 city27 hwy~$3,050/yr6/10 Average
MDX FWD - Automatic (S9)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$3,550/yr5/10 Average
MDX AWD - Automatic (S9)
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2017 Acura MDX A-Spec FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the A-Spec compare to other Acura MDX trims?

Every Acura MDX trim targets a different buyer. The 2017 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Acura MDX A-Spec?

Maintenance costs for the A-Spec align with the broader Acura MDX ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2017 model year has 5 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2017 Acura MDX page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Acura MDX A-Spec?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Acura MDX A-Spec year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Acura MDX overview compares all years side by side.

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