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2017 Acura NSX problems

The 2017 Acura NSX has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 6 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

The 2017 Acura NSX has 6 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Acura NSX owner complaints by model year
Model yearOwner complaintsRecalls
2017 NSX (this page) 6 1
2018 NSX 0 1
2017 Acura NSX
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Reliability score
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Limited NHTSA data — only 6 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2017 NSX?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2017 NSX · 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.…
06/09/2018 · at 1,650 mi · NHTSA ODI #11100712.0
2017 NSX · brakes
Carbon fiber brake rotors are cracking and Acura s doing nothing to correct the problem
03/15/2018 · at 6,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11079506.0
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 18V599000 September 7, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

Brake lights that do not work increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the center high mount brake light, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-844-682-2872. Honda's number for this recall is B2B.

Common questions

Is the 2017 Acura NSX reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 6 owner complaints have been filed for the 2017 Acura NSX, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2017 Acura NSX?

Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2017 Acura NSX without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2017 Acura NSX?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2017 Acura NSX to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2017 Acura NSX a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 6 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2017 Acura NSX?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Acura NSX has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Acura NSX?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 6 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Acura/NSX. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Acura. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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