2016 Acura RLX Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Acura RLX.

20152017
Complaints
9
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2016 Acura RLX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Body Structure

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Acura RLX.

Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Acura RLX. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2016 Acura RLX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Acura RLX reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Acura RLX has 9 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Acura RLX?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Acura RLX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Acura RLX include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Acura RLX have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2016 Acura RLX as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2016 Acura RLX?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura RLX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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