2017 Acura MDX driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 7, 202660,000 miNJDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), brake, and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the brake pads, which had not been replaced since the vehicle was purchased brand new; however, the dealer confirmed that the brake pads were in good condition. Additionally, the contact stated that there were electrical failures after…

   NHTSA complaint #11769719 · source
2. Filed Oct 5, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The on board camera mounted on windshield above rear view mirror has failed and now none of the safety feature function (lane keep assist, adaptive cruise, etc).

   NHTSA complaint #11768937 · source
3. Filed Sep 30, 2026TNDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   A lot of lights came on dash, multiple failures of systems listed. Had vehicle scanned, found code U3000-49, forward facing camera issues. Code is hard fault, will not clear. When inspecting camera, found it to be extremely hot(couldn't hold it without getting blistered)

   NHTSA complaint #11768075 · source
4. Filed Aug 19, 2026VADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The forward facing camera or monocular attached to the windshield has malfunctioned and is a wide spread issue across multiple models and years. When this item fails due to high heat which causes the camera (CMOS Image sensor) to degrade, the owner is given a slew of warnings and loses a lot of functionality. The dealership quotes an enormous amount of money to replace/calibrate the camera typically between $1500-2500 depending on location. Functionality that is lost…

   NHTSA complaint #11757951 · source
5. Filed Aug 8, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I am reporting repeated failures of the front safety camera / Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) on my 2017 Acura MDX Tech (FWD). The vehicle has experienced intermittent and sudden loss of all ADAS safety functions, including CMBS, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Road Departure Mitigation. The failures occur without warning, while driving at normal speeds. The dash displays “Safety Support System Problem,” “Collision Mitigation System Problem,”…

   NHTSA complaint #11755602 · source
6. Filed Aug 3, 2026LADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Problem Description: I am reporting a safety-related issue affecting multiple driver assistance systems on my 2017 Acura MDX. While driving, the vehicle displays several warning messages at the same time, including: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Problem Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Problem Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System Problem Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) Problem When these warnings appear, all of these safety systems become unavailable. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11754620 · source
7. Filed Jul 3, 2026NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding the sudden, unprovoked failure of the AcuraWatch driver-assist camera system (affecting LKAS, ADAS, and the Collision Mitigation Braking System), which directly and unexpectedly alters the vehicle’s powertrain and driving dynamics without driver input. While driving, the front windshield monocular camera module experienced an internal electronic failure, immediately lighting up multiple critical safety warning indicators on the…

   NHTSA complaint #11748193 · source
8. Filed Jul 1, 2026VADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Various warning lights appear randomly for collision system, lane departure system and brake system and the radio power glitches on/off while driving on highway. I tested the battery and it's good. At one point I was just about to enter a car wash and the radio power glitched off and then a transmission warning appeared and the car shifted to N and I couldn't shift to Drive. I pushed the P button and the dash just showed a blinking P with the transmission warning. With a…

   NHTSA complaint #11747695 · source
9. Filed May 19, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   While driving my LKAS, ABS, and Lane assist lights will come on intermittently. When this happens I am not able to use cruise control. I have noticed that my vehicle has an issue accelerating before the lights come on. This is putting the safety of me and passengers at risk. The dealership has not been able to replicate the issue. The dealership and independent mechanics are not able to figure out what is causing the issue. I have spent close to $4,000 trying to figure out…

   NHTSA complaint #11738702 · source
10. Filed May 11, 2026KYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    While driving on the interstate over 2 hours from home the car put itself into neutral and almost caused us to get into a collision. While accelerating after a construction zone, the lights on the dash of the vehicle lit up with transmission, emissions, electronic parking brake, and more codes. The car shifted itself into neutral while running between 65-70 mph on the interstate. Multiple vehicles were accelerating after the 55 mph work zone area was over, and we had to…

    NHTSA complaint #11736956 · source
11. Filed Apr 25, 2026MIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The multipurpose front camera on my 2017 Acura MDX failed with DTC U3000‑49, disabling LKAS, ACC, CMBS, and FCW. Acura issued Service Bulletin 23‑008 acknowledging a software defect, but my VIN was denied eligibility despite matching the bulletin’s criteria. This is a safety‑critical failure affecting many owners, and Acura is forcing consumers to pay for camera replacement instead of providing the software fix. My 2017 Acura MDX (VIN [XXX] ) is experiencing a failure of the…

    NHTSA complaint #11733788 · source
12. Filed Apr 4, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

    My 2017 Acura MDX unexpectedly shifts into neutral while I am driving, specifically when slowing down approaching stop signs. When this happens, the vehicle loses power and will not accelerate, creating a dangerous situation in traffic. I have to manually press the Drive button to put the vehicle back into gear while still on the road. This has happened multiple times without warning and no recall exists for this issue. This is a serious safety hazard because the vehicle can…

    NHTSA complaint #11729196 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology