NHTSA Complaint #11717597 — 2017 ACURA MDX

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11717597
Vehicle	2017 ACURA MDX
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 15, 2025
Date Filed	February 12, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

One or more connecting rod bearings are failing. There is a knocking noise coming from the lower end of the engine which is more pronounced under load. There is a risk of the engine failing completely while driving and causing risk to myself, my passengers, and other drivers. This issue is know to happen in the same engine (J35Y5) and certain VINs are already under recall.

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