2019 Acura RDX Problems & Complaints

Most common 2019 Acura RDX problems

• Other / not specified~6,000 miles
  14232%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~63,000 miles
  11426%
• Engine & cooling~8,000 miles
  9121%
• Fuel & propulsion system~18,000 miles
  4410%
• Electrical system~6,000 miles
  399%
• Transmission & drivetrain~7,000 miles
  378%
• Body & structure~4,000 miles
  235%
• Brakes~17,000 miles
  235%
• Speed control & acceleration~12,000 miles
  174%
• Air bags~1,000 miles
  123%
• Steering~14,000 miles
  51%
• Suspension~35,000 miles
  51%
• Stability & traction control~13,000 miles
  51%
• Seat belts
  41%
• Lights~0 miles
  41%
• Seats~25,000 miles
  41%
• Driver assistance~28,000 miles
  41%
• Wheels & tires~16,000 miles
  31%

Share of the 440 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Acura RDX complaints by model year

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2019 Acura RDX recalls (5)

What 2019 Acura RDX owners say

Windows, wipers & sunroof all 114 →

The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear windshield glass shattered. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Glass Doctor and the rear windshield glass was replaced. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the driver's door and heard glass falling. The contact closed the door and the rear windshield glass shattered. The vehicle was taken to Glass Doctor who replaced the rear windshield glass. The contact was provided with the Manufacturer's recall number: 22-014. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that assistance to cover a part of the cost of the repair would be provided. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway, the following day, it was discovered that the rear hatchback glass had shattered. The contact stated that there was no impact on glass to cause the glass to shatter. The vehicle was taken to the local auto body shop, and the glass was replaced. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that approximately one year later, the failure reoccurred to the rear hatchback glass. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Engine & cooling all 91 →

The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that upon exiting a highway and coming to a stop light, the vehicle would not accelerate above 25 MPH without warning. The contact was able to reach his destination and after explaining the failure to a friend; he was informed that his vehicle had gone into limp mode. Upon restart of the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal driving operation. The contact hooked up his vehicle to a scanner and no fault codes were found. The contact then called the manufacturer where he was informed that this failure was a known issue and that he would have to take the vehicle to the dealer three times after experiencing each failure. The contact was not informed as to what would happen after the third visit to the dealer. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it had yet to be diagnosed and remained in their possession. …

The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to move or shift into neutral(N). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Fuel & propulsion system all 44 →

The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking spot at approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that several attempts were made to restart the vehicle however, eventually the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC codes: P0087 and U047168ECM. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer for assistance. The contact had the vehicle towed a local dealer. The dealer was unable to retrieve the fault codes. The technician was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. …

The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where unknown repairs were performed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start, and the vehicle was hesitating while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2019 Acura RDX engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.