2013 Acura RDX problems
Owners have filed 180 complaints about the 2013 Acura RDX with NHTSA. Exterior lighting accounts for 49.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 20%.
Complaints180
Crashes6
Fires6
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Exterior lighting 49.4% · 89
Air bags 20.0% · 36
Visibility/wiper 4.4% · 8
Power train 3.9% · 7
Electrical system 3.9% · 7
Suspension 3.3% · 6
Unknown or other 3.3% · 6
Steering 1.7% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Acura RDX in this data, 2013 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2019 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 48 in the last three years against 56 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 33,250 miles.
In owners' own words
The headlights begin to dim in December 2020. I finally had to replace headlamp unit: replace both leadlight assemblies on 12 March 2021 due to reflective chrome paint has worn/burnt away. Repairs costed $3,546.20. It is 15 October 2023 and the headlights are beginning to dim-out again. The Acura Dealership inspected my vehicle on 14 October 2023 and indicated that the headlamp unit need replacing, again. Exterior lighting
The low beam headlights are very dim. Researching on the internet this is a known issue with this model from 2013-2015, but there is no recall for this obvious safety issue. My dealer states they cannot do anything about it without recall, and it is very expensive to replace the entire headlight assembly. Apparently the low beam reflector oxidizes over time. I am afraid to drive this vehicle at night. Exterior lighting
My headlights are dim and this started happening about 3 years ago when my car 7-years-old. I have to use my brights to drive at night. The Ron Tonkin Acura of Portland, OR told me the projectors are bad and that both headlights need to be placed for $2000. This is luxury vehicle and this situation is ridiculous. This needs to be a recall. Others have complained online about the same issue. Exterior lighting
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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