2016 Acura RDX Problems

40 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict BUY 81/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Power Train9
Electrical System8
Engine7
Service Brakes6
Steering4
Unknown Or Other4

In the owners’ words

“The driver side airbag. And yes, it can be inspected. I was involved in a low impact accident, where I struck a minor curb. The airbag deployed in my face, causing a loss of consciousness and ongoing concussion. No warning signs at all. Not yet, the vehicle is being looked at on Monday. The vehicle was inspected by the police.”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Acura RDX owner
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while turning to the left or the right. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to function as intended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering gear and suspension had failed ”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Acura RDX owner
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 25 MPH, there was a loud clicking sound coming from underneath the vehicle on the front passenger side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact’s wife took the vehicle to the local independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front passenger’s side axle was faulty and needed to be re”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Acura RDX owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
06/03/2019Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 20
03/02/2016Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module SAFETYHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acur

Questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Acura RDX reliable?

On the federal record it scores 81/100: 40 owner complaints (4 per year on the road) and 2 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Acura RDX?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 9 of 38 categorised reports.

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The 2016 Acura RDX scored 81/100 on the federal record.

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