2019 Acura Rdx
Common Problems
Ranked from 196 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Rear Windshield Shattering Without Impact
62complaintsSafety riskOtherThe rear windshield shatters spontaneously without any impact or visible cause.
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Rear Windshield Spontaneous Shattering
51complaintsHigh severityOtherThe rear windshield spontaneously shatters without any impact or warning, posing a safety risk.
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Engine Power Loss During Acceleration
28complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine loses power during acceleration, causing the vehicle to decelerate or fail to reach desired speeds.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Stall During Operation
25complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls unexpectedly during operation, often without warning lights, posing a risk of loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
AWD System Malfunction
12complaintsMedium severityOtherThe All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to switch to Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) under certain conditions.
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Fuel Pump Failure During Driving
12complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump fails during driving, causing engine hesitation and multiple warning lights.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Loss of Power During Acceleration
12complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe vehicle suddenly loses power and acceleration during acceleration, often in clear weather conditions.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Check Engine Light Flashes and Vehicle Decelerates
11complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light flashes and the vehicle decelerates suddenly during acceleration, often in rainy conditions.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Brake Squeaking and Loose Feeling
6complaintsMedium severityBrakesBrakes squeak and feel loose when applying deep pressure, especially at higher speeds.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Infotainment System Freezing and Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently freezes, crashes, or malfunctions, leading to driver distraction and loss of vehicle features.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Infotainment System Glitches
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system experiences multiple glitches, including freezing and intermittent functionality issues.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Tailgate Unexpectedly Closing
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate unexpectedly closes or fails to reverse motion when encountering resistance, potentially causing injury.
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Windshield Wipers Malfunctioning During Rain
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe windshield wipers stop working properly during rain, leading to reduced visibility.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.