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 Sport Hybrid.
The 2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is a midsize SUV equipped with a three-motor hybrid powertrain paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission (S9), requiring 5.7 quarts of 0W-20 oil for service, and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. In terms of reliability, the 2017 model year represents the least reliable iteration within the MDX Sport Hybrid's production span from 2017 to 2020, recording the highest number of owner complaints at eight—nearly double the next highest year—with Power Train issues emerging as the predominant concern across all model years, accompanied by three total recalls issued for the 2017 variant.
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 |
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 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid sits at the top of this generation's federal-record arc, carrying the highest recall count (3) and the most technical service bulletins (32) of the 2017–2020 window, while its eight complaints tie 2019 for the most in the set. After 2017, recalls trend downward to two in 2018 and 2019 and one in 2020, and TSBs fall from 32 to 21, 22, and finally 8, suggesting the 2017 model year absorbed the bulk of the Sport Hybrid's early-run service activity. Complaint volume is less consistent—dropping to one in 2018 before rising back to eight in 2019 and settling at five in 2020—but the 2017 report shows no crash or fire complaints, and the leading complaint categories are Power Train (3) plus single entries for Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System, and a combined Power Train/Electrical System issue. With one investigation per year across all four model years, the data does not indicate a worsening safety trajectory for 2017 specifically. Given that 2017 is the highest-recall, highest-TSB debut year of this generation, it is a buyable candidate only if all recalls are complete and the buyer budgets for possible powertrain-related service; otherwise, a later year with lower recall and TSB counts is the more conservative choice.
All 8 complaints on record, top 6 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
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… Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Showing 5 of 32 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B25-003 | 2025-09-03 | 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… |
| ONL6L806042025 Form | 2025-06-04 | Exterior Lighting | Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner… |
| ONL6L806042025 Letter | 2025-06-04 | Exterior Lighting | Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner… |
| B25-003 | 2025-04-18 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner… |
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5.7 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.
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EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.