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2019 Acura RDX Complaints

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

431

Total

3

Crashes

0

Fires

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

Most Reported Components

OTHER
115
VISIBILITY
101
ENGINE
100
FUEL SYSTEM
24
BRAKES
23

Recent Complaints

ODI #11750536

SUSPENSION — Filed 07/10/2026

I took the car in to get new tires. Both rear coil springs are broke. The driver side is broke in 2 places.

ODI #11748469

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE — Filed 01/01/2026

Head Gasket failure. Design failure there are grooves holding coolant on the block making the coolant leak into cylinders heads

ODI #11748536

ENGINE — Filed 07/03/2026

There was head gasket failures around cylinders 2 and 3. This allows small amounts of coolant to leak into the engine, causing a distinct startup sputter or a choppy shudder as turbo boost climbs. This is a reoccurring issue with 2019 Acura RDX the vehicle ran hot while driving and was instructed to turn the vehicle off also the check engine light began to flash on and off.

ODI #11748110

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 05/25/2026

While parked, i got into my vehicle turned on the car engine put the car into reverse and was backing out of my driveway when the rear window exploded and shattered into many pieces.

ODI #11746837

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 05/13/2026

Upon my entry into the vehicle I closed the driver side door and the back glass shattered all the way across.

ODI #11745769

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 12/15/2025

I am writing to report an incident involving the rear window of my2019 Acura RDX that shattered unexpectedly. The incident occurred while the vehicle was parked at my workplace. I was notified by a co-worker that the rear window had shattered. Upon inspection, there was no obvious sign of a collision, vandalism, or other event that would explain the damage. A glass replacement company was called to my workplace to replace the shattered rear window. After examining the vehicle, the technician advised that there was no evidence of an external impact, such as a rock strike or other object, that would have caused the glass to break. Because the window appeared to shatter without any apparent outside force, I am concerned that this may indicate a defect in the rear glass or its installation. I respectfully request that this incident be documented and reviewed as a potential safety-related issue. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

ODI #11745209

ENGINE — Filed 03/06/2026

blown head gasket

ODI #11741508

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER — Filed 06/02/2026

Came out to parked car, rear window was shattered with no damage to the rear area of the car. it was spontaneous without any apparent contact

ODI #11740774

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 05/05/2026

Rear windshield has shattered spontaneously 3 times. 2 insurance claims have been filed, along with 3 transit police reports.

ODI #11739279

ENGINE — Filed 01/15/2026

My RDX A-Spec experienced premature head gasket failure and suspected turbocharger related issues at low moderate mileage. Vehicle shows coolant loss and overheating/midfire symptons, rough idle. Im concerned this May be related to known Honda/Acura 2.0 turbo engine defects causing unsafe and costly engine damage.

About This Data

Complaints are filed by vehicle owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They represent individual consumer experiences and do not necessarily indicate a widespread defect.

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