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2020 Acura RDX problems

Owners have filed 427 complaints about the 2020 Acura RDX with NHTSA. Visibility/wiper accounts for 19.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 11.9%. A further 23.4% were filed without a specific system named.

Complaints427

Crashes10

Fires3

Injuries8

Deaths0

What owners report breaking

Unknown or other 23.4% · 100

Visibility/wiper 19.4% · 83

Engine 11.9% · 51

Structure 5.6% · 24

Service brakes 5.2% · 22

Electrical system 5.2% · 22

Power train 4.9% · 21

Fuel/propulsion system 4.9% · 21

Severity

Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.

Reading the numbers

Across the 8 model years of the Acura RDX in this data, 2020 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2019 draws the most.

Filings are rising — 223 in the last three years against 129 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.

The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 5,040 miles.

In owners' own words

Acura 2020RDX. Rear windshield spontaneously shattered. No impact was made. The trunk was opened with button from inside the car. After being open for over a minute, there was a loud pop, the rear windshield had shattered. The car is available to inspect. The broken rear windshield poses a safety hazard because my car is unsecured and my garage door openers could be accessed. No warning lights were given. Visibility/wiper

I entered my 2020 Acura RDX after it was parked for several hours while I was at work. The outdoor temperature was around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon closing the drivers door I hear a crashing noice and noticed the rear lift gate glass shattered and fell into the rear cargo area. This appears to be a very widespread issue with this make and model and is a serious safety concern that should be recalled. Visibility/wiper

Rear windows broken by itself. No known cause while driving. I heard a bang but didnt realize at first what it was until I pulled over and looked at the car. I had it replaced at safelite. Waited 2 weeks. There is glass in my tailgate which is impossible to remove. Did not know others had this issue as well until recently saw it online. Honda needs to address this issue. Visibility/wiper

Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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Other Acura RDX years

2014 261 complaints · 61.7% exterior lighting 2015 441 complaints · 76.4% exterior lighting 2017 108 complaints · 19.4% power train 2018 105 complaints · 16.2% fuel system, gasoline 2019 568 complaints · 16.9% visibility/wiper 2021 157 complaints · 12.7% engine

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