Worst 2021 Acura Rdx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Acura Rdx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 | 1 | — | 3,100 mi | |
| ENGINE | 18 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | — | — | 3,100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 9 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 128,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 46,846 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 700 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 800 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Acura Rdx
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,501,065 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
Other Acura Rdx Years
Wider context: See the full Acura Rdx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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