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2023 Acura Rdx Reliability Report

Most Reported Problem:
  • Total Complaints

    6

  • Overall NHTSA Safety Rating

    4 out 5

  • Recalls

    1 Active Recalls

  • Top Problem Severity Rating

Reliability Assessment

  • green-check_icon No Advanced Driver Assist Problems Reported
  • green-check_icon No Air Bag Problems Reported
  • red-x-icon Engine Problems Reported
  • red-x-icon Power Train Problems Reported
  • green-check_icon No Fuel System Problems Reported
  • green-check_icon No Electrical Problems Reported
  • green-check_icon No Steering Problems Reported
  • red-x-icon Structure Problems Reported

The Reliability Assessment reports on eight of the most costly issues that a vehicle may encounter.

The 2023 Acura Rdx currently is reported to have 3 out of 8 most costly problems. This can indicate costly widespread defects with this model year. Consider the amount of complaints that have been filed before making your purchase decision.

Safety Assessment

  • 0 Crashes
  • 0 Fires
  • 0 Injuries
  • 0 Death(s)

The Safety Assessment reports on four factors that put you and your family at risk of injury.

Good news! Owners have not reported any car problems with the 2023 Acura Rdx that have resulted in crashes, injuries, fires, or deaths.

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Complaint Trends

When considering a 2023 Acura Rdx, it’s important to research the other model years as well. This helps provide a broader perspective on a car model’s complaint history and potential issues.

Here are a few reasons why:
Understanding the car’s evolution: Car models can undergo significant changes from year to year, both in terms of design and functionality. This knowledge can help you better appreciate the car’s strengths and weaknesses and determine whether the specific year you are considering is the best buy.

Identifying recurring issues: Some car models have recurring issues that may not be apparent in a specific year. By researching the other model years, you can identify any recurring issues that the car may have and determine whether they have been resolved in the specific year you are considering. This knowledge can help you make an informed decision and avoid potential costly repairs down the line.

Overall, researching other Acura Rdx years will help identify the model year with the lowest amount of high severity complaints, further ensuring a better car buying decision.

Timeline of Complaints

The timeline of complaints identifies how many problems owners reported with the 2023 Acura Rdx while covered under the Bumper-to-Bumper and Powertrain warranties.

Seeing how many complaints have been filed for a car while it is still under warranty can be beneficial in several ways:

  • Indicates reliability: If a vehicle has a high volume of high severity complaints filed while still under warranty, it may indicate that the car is not reliable. This information can be valuable for a car shopper who is looking for a car that will be dependable and require minimal repairs.
  • Helps identify potential issues: By researching the complaints filed for a particular model, a car shopper can get an idea of the common issues that owners face with the vehicle.
  • Can influence warranty coverage negotiations: If you have a 2023 Acura Rdx and your warranty claim for expensive repairs is rejected, having a record of similar complaints can increase your chances of getting the defect covered under warranty. In other words, documenting common issues with your vehicle could help you negotiate better warranty coverage.

Owner Voices

Complaints sourced direct from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Why this matters:
Complaints provide a valuable, unfiltered look at problems owners are experiencing with the 2023 Acura Rdx. Unlike typical car review websites, owner feedback is based on real-world usage.

All Complaints

  • NHTSA ID Number: 11543022
  • Incident Date: September 6, 2023

Fast blinking engine light, and car not able to accelerate past 40mph. Was informed by dealership that it was possible water intrusion but had no guarantee or adequate mitigation strategy to ensure the problem would not occur other than indicating it is normal behavior to expect during heavy down pour!! The following codes were presented to dealership service dept after performing diagnostic: P0300, P0301, P0304 Car has 10k miles and it’s a 2023 RDX A Spec. Another issue happening with the car is an intermittent “Brake Failure. See Dealership” message on the dashboard. Was told it’s expected behavior for this to sometimes happen and due to no permanent code present, they cannot repair or identify the issue. I guess the breaks have to fail while driving before they actually prevent an accident from happening?!!!

  • Crash: No Fire: No injuries: 0 Deaths: 0

  • NHTSA ID Number: 11532827
  • Incident Date: July 17, 2023

My name is Jorge L Cremades, my mobile phone is 786-546-6956. Today, 7/17/2023, around 2:42 PM EST, as I was driving / backing up in my driveway, my 2023 RDX shattered it's rear glass. As I was backing up in my driveway and looking through the side and back mirrors, I heard a loud noise and when I looked back into my car I saw my rear glass was blown away like it exploded or something similar. I bought this vehicle on 5/15/2023.

  • Crash: No Fire: No injuries: 0 Deaths: 0

  • NHTSA ID Number: 11529094
  • Incident Date: June 27, 2023

On a new ACURA RDX with 10,771 miles my wife was charged $315 dollars by the local ACURA dealer for "differential service" because "sub code 6" was on the maintenance minder. I believe this is a scam or any differential service should be under warranty. I pursued the complaint with HONDA extensively on the phone and just now was called back by HONDA and told that is regular maintenance and is not covered by the new car warranty. No car that I have ever owned needed differential service after 5 months - this is a scam.

  • Crash: No Fire: No injuries: 0 Deaths: 0

  • NHTSA ID Number: 11528693
  • Incident Date: June 24, 2023

My issue is with the liftgate on all Acura models including my own RDX. I was sitting on the edge of the van with the liftgate fully opened taking off my spikes after golfing. I inadvertantly triggered the fob in my pocket when i leaned forward causing the liftgate to close. At first i did not realize it was closing on me ,but jumped up and it caught me on my upper back. I avoided serious injury. Brought it to the dealership and it appears to be common to all makes of acura with liftgates. Serious pressure has to be put on the liftgate in order for it to stop . Page 177 of my manual states the if the liftgate detects resistance it will reverse itself. We tested it at the dealership and a great amount of pressure has to be used for it to stop and reverse. This is a serious defect and needs correction before someone gets seriously injured. The service advisor almost hurt her arm trying to get the liftgate to stop . It is not only my vehicle. the sensors do not react appropriately. I have had two Nissan Murano's before purchasing this vehicle and as soon as you got in the way of the liftgate as it closed it stopped and reversed itself. Acura has a serious problem here and it needs to be recalled and corrected immediately. I am totally surprised if this has not been brought to anyone's attention. Hopefully you will test this and see what I am expressing here. Thank you for you time and and I await your response .

  • Crash: No Fire: No injuries: 0 Deaths: 0

  • NHTSA ID Number: 11520552
  • Incident Date: May 5, 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH and overtaking another vehicle, the contact moved to the right lane and the vehicle started beeping with the Forward Collision Assist system engaging abruptly. The contact stated that the brake was applied independently without warning. The driver was able to avoid a collision. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no other objects or vehicles nearby. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

  • Crash: No Fire: No injuries: 0 Deaths: 0

  • NHTSA ID Number: 11502240
  • Incident Date: January 17, 2023

On Friday, January 13, 2023, the rear hatch window on my 2023 RDX spontaneously shattered while it was sitting in my garage. After I discovered it, I searched for a cause and found nothing. I had just purchased this vehicle on 12/3/22. I discovered online similar complaints being made about the rear windshield glass and sunroof exploding in previous model years. The photos of the previous rear hatch window explosions matched exactly what my RDX looked like. I also discovered an Acura Service Bulletin #22-014 dealing with this issue for the 2019 and 2020 model years. In answer to your questions . . . it was the rear hatch window (aka, rear windshield glass) which failed. The vehicle is now with the dealer; inspection would have to be done quickly as I have made a warranty claim to have it repaired. Safety could have been an issue had I been in the vehicle. Problem has existed on previous models. No one except the dealer has inspected the RDX. There were no warning signals with before the failure or afterwards.

  • Crash: No Fire: No injuries: 0 Deaths: 0

Recalls

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V430000
  • Potential Vehicles Affected: 4

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

EPA Reported Fuel Costs

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How the EPA Test Fuel Costs

Manufacturers test their own vehicles — usually pre-production prototypes and report the results to EPA. The EPA then reviews the results and confirms about 15%–20% of them through their own tests at the National Vehicles and Fuel Emissions Laboratory.

The EPA Testing Process

Vehicles are tested on dynamometers, which are like giant treadmills for cars. The vehicle is held stationary while its wheels spin the dyno’s large rollers. The EPA’s fuel-economy test has specific rules, such as a set volume of air that a fan must blow under the car’s raised hood. After a vehicle is strapped down on a dyno, the engineers adjust the amount of energy required to move the rollers to simulate real-world factors, such as wind, road friction and the vehicles weight.

On the dyno, a driver runs the vehicle through standardized driving routines called cycles or schedules. These cycles simulate “typical” trips in the city or on the highway. Each cycle specifies the speed the vehicle must travel during each second in the test.

Measuring Fuel Use

To measure for fuel use, vehicles using carbon-based fuels (e.g., gasoline, diesel, natural gas, etc.), a hose is connected to the tailpipe to collect the engine exhaust during the tests. The carbon in the exhaust is measured to calculate the amount of fuel burned during the test. This is more accurate than using a fuel gauge.

Measuring Fuel Use for Electric Vehicles

A EV vehicle with a fully charged battery is driven continuously over the EPA city cycle until the battery is depleted and the vehicle can drive no further. The distance driven is recorded. This is repeated, again starting with a full charge, over the EPA highway cycle, again recording the distance driven when the battery is depleted. This “single cycle” test consists of multiple repeat drives of the city or highway cycle.

All data is derived from vehicle testing done at EPA’s NVFEL facility, and by vehicle manufacturers who submit their test data to EPA for verification.

Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices.

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Overall Safety Rating Explained

Recalls provided by NHTSA

Crash test data sourced direct from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The NHTSA conducts a series of crash tests to evaluate the safety performance of vehicles. The tests include:

Frontal Crash Test: This test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each traveling at 35 mph.

Side Crash Test: This test simulates a T-bone collision between a moving vehicle and a stationary vehicle. The moving vehicle strikes the stationary vehicle at 38.5 mph.

Rollover Resistance Test: This test measures a vehicle's ability to resist tipping over in a dynamic test that involves a sudden turn.

Rear Crash Test: This test simulates a collision between two vehicles of similar size and weight, with one vehicle striking the other from behind at 50 mph.

Pedestrian Safety Test: This test evaluates a vehicle's ability to mitigate pedestrian injuries in a collision.

The results of these tests are used to determine a vehicle's overall safety rating, which ranges from 1 to 5.

5 out of 5 rating indicates the vehicle has the highest level of safety performance

1 out of 5 rating indicates the lowest level of safety performance.

Total Complaints Explained

Complaint Meter

If the number of complaints is above 300 for a particular car model, it may be a cause for concern.

However, examining the severity of complaints is crucial because a newer model (less than 3 years old) may not necessarily have many complaints due to its limited mileage.

While a car model with a lot of complaints may still indicate potential issues, the severity of the complaints is important to consider, as a high quantity of low severity complaints may not be as significant as a smaller number of high severity complaints.

For example, some complaints may be minor, such as issues with the infotainment system, while others may be more serious and costly, such as engine, transmission, charging, or airbag problems.

Additionally, it's important to consider if the reported problems resulted in a crash, fire, injury, or even a death.
Reported problems have resulted int the following

Ultimately, it's important to research the owner complaints found on this page to help weigh the potential risks and benefits of purchasing this vehicle.

Most Reported Problem Explained

The Most Reported Problem stat is a valuable data point that alerts you to the most frequent issue reported by vehicle owners, and helps identify emerging problem trends.

And if the most reported problem has a "Critical" or "Serious" severity rating, you may want to consider researching other model years, or a completely different vehicle altogether.

Severity Ratings Explained

Car problems can vary in their severity and potential safety risks. For example, a problem with a Parking Brake could be a minor issue that may be quickly resolved.

On the other hand, a malfunctioning Forward Collision Avoidance System could pose a serious risk to the driver and passengers, as well as other vehicles on the road.


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