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2017 Acura NSX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Acura NSX has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: every time you accelerate it makes a load rattling noise & the a.c. works when it wants to ...

2 crash reports

9

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

2 complaints
22%
  • • EVERY TIME YOU ACCELERATE IT MAKES A LOAD RATTLING NOISE & THE A.C. WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO ..
  • • CARBON FIBER BRAKE ROTORS ARE CRACKING AND ACURA S DOING NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“EVERY TIME YOU ACCELERATE IT MAKES A LOAD RATTLING NOISE & THE A.C. WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO ..”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints
22%
  • • EVERY TIME YOU ACCELERATE IT MAKES A LOAD RATTLING NOISE & THE A.C. WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO ..
  • • My vehicle is 2017 Acura NSX with VIN 19UNC1B08HY000777. My vehicle experienced a fuel pump module failure identical to the known defect under Recall 23V-858, but my VIN is not currently included in the recall. I believe it should be. This is a significant safety matter, as I faced such fuel pump mo
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“EVERY TIME YOU ACCELERATE IT MAKES A LOAD RATTLING NOISE & THE A.C. WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO ..”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints
22%
  • • My vehicle is 2017 Acura NSX with VIN 19UNC1B08HY000777. My vehicle experienced a fuel pump module failure identical to the known defect under Recall 23V-858, but my VIN is not currently included in the recall. I believe it should be. This is a significant safety matter, as I faced such fuel pump mo
  • • On my 2017 Acura NSX, Fuel Pump Module have failed on July 12, 2025, while driving on a highway, and the engine stalled coming to a stop in the middle of the freeway. The service dealer at Greensboro Acura confirmed the failed Fuel Pump Module part number is 17708-T6N-A02-M1 and it is clearly listed
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My vehicle is 2017 Acura NSX with VIN 19UNC1B08HY000777. My vehicle experienced a fuel pump module failure identical to the known defect under Recall 23V-858, but my VIN is not currently included in the recall. I believe it should be. This is a significant safety matter, as I faced such fuel pump mo”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
11%
  • • THE CAR HAS LOST POWER A COUPLE OF TIMES. WHEN THE CAR'S BATTERY GOES DEAD, YOU CANNOT CLOSE EITHER DOOR ON THIS CAR. IF YOU HAVE BAD WEATHER THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THE INTERIOR OF THIS CAR WILL GET DAMAGED. THERE IS AN ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE BODY OF THE CAR. THE DOORS WILL LOCK U
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE CAR HAS LOST POWER A COUPLE OF TIMES. WHEN THE CAR'S BATTERY GOES DEAD, YOU CANNOT CLOSE EITHER DOOR ON THIS CAR. IF YOU HAVE BAD WEATHER THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THE INTERIOR OF THIS CAR WILL GET DAMAGED. THERE IS AN ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE BODY OF THE CAR. THE DOORS WILL LOCK U”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

1 complaints
11%
    Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

    Estimated Repair Costs

    BRAKES(~50K mi)
    $500
    OTHER(~50K mi)
    $500
    FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
    $500
    ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
    $500
    AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
    $500

    Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

    🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

    Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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      BRAKES: EVERY TIME YOU ACCELERATE IT MAKES A LOAD RATTLING NOISE & THE A.C. WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO ..

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • ☐
      OTHER: EVERY TIME YOU ACCELERATE IT MAKES A LOAD RATTLING NOISE & THE A.C. WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO ..

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • ☐
      FUEL SYSTEM: My vehicle is 2017 Acura NSX with VIN 19UNC1B08HY000777. My vehicle experienced a fuel pump module failure identical to the known defect under Recall 23V-858, but my VIN is not currently included in the recall. I believe it should be. This is a significant safety matter, as I faced such fuel pump mo

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • ☐
      ELECTRICAL: THE CAR HAS LOST POWER A COUPLE OF TIMES. WHEN THE CAR'S BATTERY GOES DEAD, YOU CANNOT CLOSE EITHER DOOR ON THIS CAR. IF YOU HAVE BAD WEATHER THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THE INTERIOR OF THIS CAR WILL GET DAMAGED. THERE IS AN ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE BODY OF THE CAR. THE DOORS WILL LOCK U

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • ☐
      General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

    Acura NSX — Year Comparison

    How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

    2017
    9Excellent Reliability
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    NHTSA Safety Rating

    No NHTSA safety rating available

    At a Glance

    Complaints
    9
    Recalls
    0
    Fire reports
    0
    Crash reports
    2
    Injury reports
    0
    Segment avg
    80

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