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2019 Acura Rdx
Common Problems

Ranked from 196 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

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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  1. 1

    Rear Windshield Shattering Without Impact

    62complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The rear windshield shatters spontaneously without any impact or visible cause.

  2. 2

    Rear Windshield Spontaneous Shattering

    51complaints
    High severityOther

    The rear windshield spontaneously shatters without any impact or warning, posing a safety risk.

  3. 3

    Engine Power Loss During Acceleration

    28complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine loses power during acceleration, causing the vehicle to decelerate or fail to reach desired speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine Stall During Operation

    25complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine stalls unexpectedly during operation, often without warning lights, posing a risk of loss of control.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    AWD System Malfunction

    12complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to switch to Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) under certain conditions.

  6. 6

    Fuel Pump Failure During Driving

    12complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The fuel pump fails during driving, causing engine hesitation and multiple warning lights.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 25 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000

  7. 7

    Loss of Power During Acceleration

    12complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The vehicle suddenly loses power and acceleration during acceleration, often in clear weather conditions.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Check Engine Light Flashes and Vehicle Decelerates

    11complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The check engine light flashes and the vehicle decelerates suddenly during acceleration, often in rainy conditions.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 12 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Brake Squeaking and Loose Feeling

    6complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Brakes squeak and feel loose when applying deep pressure, especially at higher speeds.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Infotainment System Freezing and Malfunction

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The infotainment system frequently freezes, crashes, or malfunctions, leading to driver distraction and loss of vehicle features.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.53 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Infotainment System Glitches

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The infotainment system experiences multiple glitches, including freezing and intermittent functionality issues.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.53 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Tailgate Unexpectedly Closing

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate unexpectedly closes or fails to reverse motion when encountering resistance, potentially causing injury.

  13. 13

    Windshield Wipers Malfunctioning During Rain

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The windshield wipers stop working properly during rain, leading to reduced visibility.

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.

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