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.
The 2017 Acura MDX SPORT is an SUV equipped with an S9 automatic transmission and an EPA-rated 19/26/22 mpg. Mechanical specifications include a 5.7-quart engine oil capacity utilizing 0W-20 viscosity oil. This model year's reliability history is characterized by 8 recalls and 245 total owner complaints, with the engine emerging as the top complaint area.
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.
Owner complaints about the 2017 Acura MDX SPORT lead in one area — the engine, 45 of 245 reports (18%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 8 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 7 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 245 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall…
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…
Showing 5 of 229 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONL6AX01302026 | 2026-01-31 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the… |
| B25-003 | 2025-09-03 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner… |
| B25-026 | 2025-07-09 | 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… |
| B23-002 | 2025-07-07 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle… |
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5.7 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.