Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 69 complaints for the 2017 Acura TLX, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 69 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2017 Acura TLX. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine10

02Engine And Engine Cooling9

03Power Train7

04Unknown Or Other6

05Fuel/propulsion System4

69 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura TLX Fuel Economy

25–28mpg combined

21-24city

31-35hwy

$2,900-$3,250/yr

The 2017 Acura TLX delivers 25 to 28 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

TLX FWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

28mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city35 hwy~$2,900/yr6/10 Average

TLX AWD - Automatic (S9)

25mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city31 hwy~$3,250/yr5/10 Average

TLX FWD - Automatic (S9)

25mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city34 hwy~$3,250/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2017 Acura TLX

32States

25%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 32 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

FLFlorida

1209%

TXTexas

1078%

DCWashington DC

998%

PAPennsylvania

957%

NYNew York

927%

NJNew Jersey

746%

DEDelaware

685%

MDMaryland

655%

MOMissouri

524%

CACalifornia

514%

ILIllinois

443%

GAGeorgia

383%

NCNorth Carolina

383%

UTUtah

333%

WAWashington

262%

AZArizona

242%

OHOhio

242%

MAMassachusetts

222%

COColorado

222%

MI20

IN19

VA19

NH18

MN16

CT15

NV13

TN13

AL10

OR10

KY9

ID7

WI7

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 Acura TLX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 Acura TLX a good car to buy?

The 2017 Acura TLX has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Acura TLX?

Depending on configuration, the 2017 Acura TLX delivers 25–28 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2017 Acura TLX?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2017 Acura TLX, based on 69 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.