Sell your 2017 Acura RDX for cash

The 2017 Acura RDX is a SUV that came with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine. Even at 9 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2017 Acura RDX at a glance

Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines3.5L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic (S6)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy19–20 city / 27–28 highway / 22–23 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,550–$3,750 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂386–402 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score5 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score5 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,821 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating4,850–4,982 lb
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations: RDX FWD, RDX AWD
Age9 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 9 years old, a 2017 RDX is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2017 RDX weighed 3,821 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 RDX. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the power train, typically around 50,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2017 Acura RDX recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2017 Acura RDX. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

EquipmentApr 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V256000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Common 2017 RDX problems

Owners have filed 79 complaints about the 2017 Acura RDX with NHTSA. 7 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire. Owners reported 6 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Power Train23
  • Electrical System17
  • Engine11
  • Service Brakes11
  • Unknown or Other8
  • Vehicle Speed Control8

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Power Train50,000 mi
  • Electrical System43,000 mi
  • Engine22,000 mi
  • Service Brakes9,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other4,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control31,000 mi

2017 Acura RDX crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Acura RDX, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆15.5%
Suv, FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16.4%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2017 Acura RDX service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 120 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2017 Acura RDX. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Structure14
  • Fuel System11
  • Gasoline11
  • Equipment9
  • Equipment9
  • Service Brakes8

Recent bulletins

  • OtherJun 2025 · ONL6T806032025 Acura Form

    Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a

  • OtherJun 2025 · ONL6T806032025 Acura Lett

    Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a

  • OtherApr 2025 · BEBM04182025901

    Dealer Message - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications. As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holdi

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2025 · B23-029

    Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston. The reduced lock-up clutc

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2017 Acura RDX.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

Other Acura RDX years

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Selling a 2017 RDX: questions

How much is a 2017 Acura RDX worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2017 RDX that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2017 RDXs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2017 RDX with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Acura RDX; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2017 RDX?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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