Major Problems with 2013 Acura RDX Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2013 Acura RDX

2013 Acura RDX POWER TRAIN Victims: 1 Mileage: 1300 miles

2013 Acura RDX SEATS Victims: 1

2013 Acura RDX UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 1 Mileage: 63000 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Acura RDX owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2013 acura rdx. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v061000 (air...	33 ~ 2800 miles
SUSPENSION very rough ride making clunking noise took car to acura dealer july 23 2014 they said they replaced both rear...	6 ~ 38551 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2013 acura mdx. the contact stated that he attempted to check the transmission fluid but...	6 ~ 31050 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my new 2013 rdx caught on fire at my garage in the day after hurricane sandy. acura and auto insurance...	4 ~ 2300 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER driving speed limit on highway 26 milepost 34 between portland oregon and seaside oregon on february 11 2017 when the...	3 ~ 62833 miles
SEATS my new 2013 rdx caught on fire at my garage in the day after hurricane sandy. acura and auto insurance...	3 ~ 333 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the brand new car was on fire by itself on october 30 2012. it was after the hurricane sandy. my...	3 ~ 21000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2013 acura rdx. the contact stated that the driver side window was loose. while driving...	2 ~ 40500 miles
STEERING my new 2013 rdx caught on fire at my garage in the day after hurricane sandy. acura and auto insurance...	2 ~ 12030 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 acura rdx. while driving 30 mph the rearview mirror and part of the windshield...	1 ~ 60000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING even after replacement the headlights are dangerously dim. it appears that the projectors are blocking the light....	1 ~ 95000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2013 acura rdx. while driving approximately 50 mph a loud explosion was heard. the contact...	1 ~ 66000 miles
WHEELS the car now has had to get two different wheel bearings changed (under warranty). per dealership its a "known problem"...	1 ~ 47000 miles
TIRES michelin primacy mxm4 p235/60r18 tires with a little over 13000 miles that came new on 2013 acura rdx. would not...	1 ~ 13000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 acura rdx. while driving approximately 50 mph the steering wheel became difficult to turn...	1 ~ 23559 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT operation of gps voice activation system causes significant drive distraction and is potentially dangerous. friends with the same model have...	1 ~ 7000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 acura rdx. the contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate properly. the vehicle...	1 ~ 22000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL acura rdx tech vehicle violently upshifts while accelerating from a stop. it started intermittently (twice before but not as violent).on...	1 ~ 870 miles
ENGINE when vehicle is between 2nd and 3rd gear going at a consistent speed there is a vibration. vibration goes away...	1 ~ 100 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the brakes make a high-pitched squeal when at low speeds with light pressure on the brakes. mostly occurs going down...	1 ~ 2500 miles

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