How many problems does the 2014 ACURA RDX have?

The 2014 ACURA RDX currently has 230 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2014 ACURA RDX?

The most common problems reported for the 2014 ACURA RDX are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

2014 ACURA RDX Problems

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

145 complaints

The low-beam projector headlights in our 2014 Acura RDX have become extremely dim over time, which is making the car very unsafe to drive at night because we cannot see well enough. The dealer inspected them in 2024, and stated the dim lighting is due to oxidation of the interior projector lenses. This sounds similar to other complaints that the internal reflective material in the low-beam headlight assembly delaminates or fogs up due to heat, significantly reducing light output. It also sounds similar to a recall issued for the 2013-2014 Acura ILX due to headlight problems. The dealer provided a $2500 quote to replace the headlight assemblies. They have not been inspected by anyone else. They have not been replaced yet and are available for further inspection. This defect has been particularly dangerous because our eyes adjusted to the gradually diminishing light output over time so we, and I suspect many other drivers, have been unaware of the danger we’ve been in until the problem became severely obvious and other drivers also began informing us.

Nov 16, 2025

The low beam is very dim at night regardless what bulb I've installed. The reflective material inside the projector housing is no longer working.

Nov 15, 2025

The drivers side headlight does not work. If it does work initially upon turning on, when the car brakes, the light flickers and then goes out. I have replaced the light bulb three times and it doesn't fix the problem. My mechanic said there is no way to fix it and sometimes this happens with the type of light bulbs this car uses. It seems to be electrical that the brake or motion of the stopping causes the light to shut off and I can't get it to turn back on so I either have to not drive at night or drive with my high beams on - both of which seem unsafe. Another reason i'm thinking it could be electrical is that the lock beep noise and lights flashing rarely works anymore and if it does, it's very faint.

Oct 15, 2025

Base model Halogen headlights project unsafe low light after defects in the projection reflector assembly delaminate. Light output at night is completely unsafe to drive. Acura knows it’s a defective part and will not offer fix other than full replacement of entire headlight assemblies at a cost of approximately $3,000. Major safety issue making a car unsafe to drive at night, all due to a poor design and defective reflective coating used on projector part of headlights.

Oct 06, 2025

Acura recalled 2014 vehicles for delamination of reflector film within headlights that results in decreased light output. The RDX was not included, but many - like mine - have experienced this issue. I purchased the RDX in 2017 from an Acura dealer as a certified, lease return vehicle. I began to notice dimming of the low beams within the first year. I had the plastic outside of the headlights restored. No change. The low beams became unsafe. The dealer’s service department was aware of a recall on other models when I mentioned it. They provided me with a number to call American Honda. When I called they acknowledged the issue, but refused to help or provide any financial assistance to purchase new headlight assemblies. I was advised by my mechanic to use my high beams as they were brighter. The low beams barely light up the bumper - no projection. @12 lumens or = 3-5 watt nightlight bulb.

Sep 04, 2025

+ 140 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

40 complaints

My 2014 RDX does not show to have an open recall based on my VIN but I am receiving an airbag warning and the make and model of my vehicle is included in the recall. I called the dealer where I purchased the vehicle and they said they don't have to honor the recall to replace the airbags. When I look up the warning message, my safety could be in jeopardy and this is my only vehicle. Please confirm who to contact or what options I have to pursue this complaint since the dealership confirms they did not perform a replacement of the airbags before I purchased this vehicle and I have never received a notice to replace the airbags in my 2014 RDX.

Sep 20, 2021

TAKATA RECALL ACURA RDX 2014 WAS NOTIFIED OF DEFECTIVE PART AND RECALL ISSUE BY ACURA DEALER SHIP, THEY STATED IT WOULD BE SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS TILL PARTS WERE AVAILABLE AND THOSE THAT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THEIR CAR INSTEAD OF A RENTAL OR PARKING IT DUE TO RISK WOULD BE FIRST TO GET PARTS. ELECTED TO KEEP DRIVING AT THE TIME. NOW IT HAS BEEN EIGHT MONTHS LATER DEC 2016 I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED FURTHER. WHEN CONTACTING DEALER I ONLY GET ANOTHER OFFER FOR A RENTAL CAR. I STILL HAVE TO PAY FULL PRICE ON MY LEASE. *TR

Dec 13, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL". THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO ACURA RDX 2014 THAT I OWN. ACURA ISSUED A RECALL BACK IN MARCH 2016 BUT THEY HAVE SHOWED LITTLE TO NO WILLINGNESS TO SERVICE THE RECALL. EVEN AFTER 8 MONTHS FROM THE NOTICE THEY HAVEN'T SERVICED THE PART. LEAVING ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK. THIS IS A CALLOUS BEHAVIOR ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY. HONDA IS SHOWING NO RESPECT OR CONCERN FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING LIFE OF FAMILIES AT RISK. I WOULD SUGGEST STERN ACTION AGAINST THE FIRM AND THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO COMPENSATE US FOR OUR TIME.

Oct 15, 2016

2014 ACURA RDX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Sep 27, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ..UPDATED 11/03/16 *BF

Sep 26, 2016

+ 35 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 complaints

I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL STREET AND I HEARD A LOUD POP. BUT I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING BOUNCE OFF THE CAR. THAN I HEARD WIND NOISE FROM THE SUNROOF AND PARTICLES. I THAN DROVE HOME SLOWLY AND LOOK ON TOP OF MY CAR THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTER AND HAD A BIG HOLE. I GOOGLE THE PROBLEM AND THERE WERE INCIDENT THAT HAPPEN THE SAME LIKE ME.

Feb 02, 2021

I WAS DRIVING ON I-87 SOUTH ON A SMOOTH STRIP OF ROAD, WHICH WAS RECENTLY REPAVED. I HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND GLASS SHATTERING. GLANCED AROUND BUT ALL WINDOWS WERE INTACT. AT THE FIRST STOP I OPENED MY SUNROOF VISOR AND SHARDS OF BROKEN GLASS SHOWERED DOWN FROM THE SHATTERED SUN ROOF. MY CAR IS A 2014 ACURA RDX WITH TECH PACKAGE

Dec 16, 2019

I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS COMING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY WE HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A ROCK OR AN OTHER OBJECT HIT THE TOP OF MY VEHICLE BUT, WE DIDN'T SEE THE ROCK OR OBJECT. IT WAS A HARD HIT PER THE SOUND. MY SON WAS IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME. HE PULLED BACK THE SUNROOF COVER AND WE SAW THAT THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED. AS I DROPPED MY SON OFF AT WORK, WE WERE ABLE TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE DAMAGE. THE SHATTERED PIECES OF GLASS WAS BLOWING OFF THE ROOF AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE MAKING IT A SAFETY CONCERN. THEREFORE, I HAD TO GET THE SUNROOF REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. I CONTACTED THE ACURA DEALERSHIP FIRST FOR THE REPAIR AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY DIDN'T REPAIR SUNROOFS. AFTER SHOPPING AROUND FOR AN AFFORDABLE PRICE, I TOOK IT TO A AUTO GLASS REPAIR SHOP AND THEY REPAIRED IT. I FOUND MYSELF WITH AN UNEXPECTED OUT-OF- POCKET EXPENSIVE REPAIR COST OF A LITTLE LESS THAN $500. I WAS LATER INFORMED OF AN CURRENT INVESTIGATION ON EXPLODING SUNROOFS. I'M WONDERING IF THAT'S WHAT I EXPERIENCED WITH VEHICLE'S SUNROOF. I DO HAVE PHOTOS BUT NOT ABLE TO UPLOAD AT THIS TIME.

Oct 31, 2017

ON FRIDAY, JULY 7, THE SUNROOF ON MY 2014 ACURA RDX EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. I HEARD A SOUND LIKE A BOMB GOING OFF, THEN I SAW GLASS FLY BEHIND MY CAR. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO CARS BEHIND ME AT THAT TIME AND THE LINER INSIDE MY CAR WAS CLOSED OR GLASS WOULD HAVE FLOWN INTO THE CAR AND MOST LIKELY HURT MYSELF AND MY CLIENT. I CALLED ACURA DEALER, AND THEY SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING. AFTER SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM AND HUNDAI AND AUDI HAVE ISSUED VOLUNTARY RECALLS OF SUN ROOF GLASS AND THAT MANY OTHER CAR MANUFACTURERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. HERE IS A LINK TO A TV NEWS STORY ON THE ACURA RDX : HTTP://WWW.NBCNEWYORK.COM/NEWS/LOCAL/SHATTERED-GLASS-SUNROOF--293692881.HTML. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND THERE ARE CLASS ACTION SUITS UNDERWAY. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF ASKING ACURA TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR WHICH WILL BE ABOUT $1,200 ($367 FOR THE GLASS AND THE REST LABOR CHARGES). WITH ALL OF THE SUN ROOFS OUT THERE, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR PEOPLE IN THE CAR AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR WHEN THERE IS FLYING GLASS. ACCORDING TO REPORTS, THINNING OF THE SUN ROOF GLASS AFTER 2010 COULD BE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE AS CAR MANUFACTURERS ATTEMPTED TO LIGHT WEIGHT FOR BETTER GAS MILEAGE. ALSO, THE GLASS USED IS NOT THE SAME AS WINDSHIELD GLASS. . I AM HOPING THIS REPORT WILL MAKE OTHERS AWARE OF THIS SAFETY PROBLEM.

Jul 09, 2017

EXTERIOR MIRRORS PRESENT AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THEY ARE NOT PROPERLY PLACED OR ADJUSTED TO ALLOW A PROPER BLIND-SPOT PICKUP OF VEHICLES. THEY CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED TO A POSITION ANGLED ENOUGH TO SHOW THE BLIND SPOT AREA. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FLAW.

Jan 04, 2017

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SUSPENSION

6 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLUCKING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ACURA OF LIMERICK (77 AUTOPARK BLVD, LIMERICK, PA 19468, (610) 495-5888) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 09313264. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD SPLIT THE COST OF THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Feb 19, 2019

ACURA HAS A REAR SUSPENSION ISSUE WITH MANY OF THEIR SUV'S BUT IS TRYING TO AVOID ISSUING A RECALL BECAUSE THEY'RE TOO CHEAP TO DO THE RIGHT THING. THE REAR SHOCKS HAVE A DEFECT WHICH RESULTS IN A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. ACURA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM BUT WON'T GET OFF THEIR REAR ENDS AND FIX THE ISSUE. MY CAR HAS BEEN SITTING AT ACURA IN DENVER COLORADO FOR OVER THREE MONTHS AND THEIR HANDS ARE TIED BECAUSE ACURA DOESN'T SEEM MOTIVATED TO FIX THE PROBLEM PROMPTLY. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE CARS WAITING FOR REPLACEMENTS ALL OVER THE USA AND OTHERS ACURA OWNERS THAT DON'T EVEN KNOW THIS SITUATION IS GOING ON BECAUSE THEY ARE BEING MISLED AND ACURA IS INTENTIONALLY TRYING TO KEEP THIS UNDER WRAPS.

Feb 06, 2019

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AT 61,000 MILES

Mar 20, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA RDX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE STRUT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Apr 14, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA RDX. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING OVER DIVOTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,253....UPDATED 04/26/16 *BF

Feb 09, 2016

+ 1 more complaint for this component

VISIBILITY/WIPER

4 complaints

Low beam headlights do not reflect. I can barely see when driving at night due to the low beams. I replaced the bulbs with a high grade brand and restored the lenses to the housing unit and they are very clear. The Reflector or Housing is degraded so the bulbs do not shine bright enough. This is a serious safety issue. I almost hit a deer that I couldn’t see in my neighborhood. We have great street lighting and it was 7:50pm so not very dark.

Oct 04, 2025

Low beam halogen headlight are dangerously dim. New bulbs haven’t helped, and no, my headlight housings aren’t chalky nor crazed. I’ve found myself in many scenarios, even one dark roads, where I get very little light.

May 27, 2024

my car has 85K miles on it. the headlights are so dim that they might as well not even be on. I have replaced the bulbs, no help. There's no oxidation on the outer lens of the headlight assembly. There's some kind of defect in the inner reflector or lens of the headlight assembly such that the only solution is to replace the entire headlight assembly. The inner reflector / lens has become so oxidized that it is not at all reflective, and very little light is produced by the headlights.

Dec 19, 2022

I TOOK MY RELATIVELY NEW ACURA TO THE POHANKA ACURA DEALER IN CHANTILLY VIRGINIA WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED TO HAVE THE PASSENGER - SIDE MIRROR FIXED. IT DOES NOT ROTATE TO THE RIGHT ENOUGH FOR ME TO SEE CARS TO MY RIGHT WELL ENOUGH. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ([XXX]) ADMITTED THAT IT WAS A DEFECT, BUT SAID THAT IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE ALL THE ACURA RDX'S WERE MADE THAT WAY AND COULD NOT BE CHANGED. THIS DEFECT IS A DANGER TO MY DRIVING AND REALLY WARRANTS YOUR INVESTIGATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Feb 08, 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER

3 complaints

The headlights are so dim that I have to drive with the high beams on at all times or I can’t see. I even had an Acura dealer try to clean them and it didn’t help. It’s crazy that this is a known issue (according to the Acura dealership) and this hasn’t been recalled. I’m basically driving in the dark or can’t drive at all at night.

Nov 06, 2023

I have 2014 Acura RDX with VIN: 5J8TB4H32EL008430. I'm facing with headlight issue since many years where my headlight with low beam is very dim and the roads are not visible in the dark. It is a major safety issue and my family was recently almost met with an accident. After the incident, I have changed the bulbs too but it didn't resolve the issue. I have searched online and found that many customers with Acura RDX are facing the same issue. I also checked in recall section but didn't find that except Acrua RLX has the recall for headlight. This is a major safety concern.

Jan 04, 2023

The low beam lights have become so dim that it is unsafe to drive the vehicle between dusk and dawn. Visibility is extremely impeded by this issue.

Jul 09, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

Headlights (low beam) have become dim, unsafe, difficult to see when driving, reflector is defective.

Nov 16, 2022

BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING REQUIRING A JUMPSTART. EVERYTHING IS POWERED OFF WHEN CAR IS PARKED. WHILE DRIVING AND PARKED I CAN FEEL THE CAR JUMP.

Feb 08, 2018

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW 2014 ACURA RDX WITH NAVIGATION IN EARLY MARCH 2014. IN CONSIDER THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND THE BLUETOOTH INTERFACE 'UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED'. ACURA IN ITS INFINITE WISDOM DECIDED NOT TO OFFER A TOUCH SCREEN INTERFACE AND TO DISABLE MANUAL CONTROLS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. 1 - THIS PREVENTS A PASSENGER FROM ENTERING TRIP DESTINATION. 2 - DETAILS OF A LOCATION MUST BE ENTERED ONE CHARACTER AT A TIME. 3 - THIS CAN ONLY BE DONE BY VOICE COMMAND FROM THE DRIVER'S STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. 4 - AFTER PRESSING THE TALK BUTTON TWICE AND SPEAKING A LETTER, THE SYSTEMS RESPONDS WITH THREE NUMBERED CHOICES THAT MUST BE SELECTED BY PRESSING THE TALK BUTTON TWICE AND SPEAKING THE NUMBER NEXT TO THE CORRECT LETTER. THIS MUST BE REPEATED FOR EVERY LETTER IN THE PLACE NAME, STREET NAME, STREET NUMBER AND CITY. IT IS SO DISTRACTING TO BE INFINITELY MORE DANGEROUS THAN A TOUCH INTERFACE. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, THE PRE-LOADED MAP IS INACCURATE. FOR INSTANCE, CALIFORNIA STATE HIGHWAY 1 IS NOT CATEGORIZED AS A MAJOR ROAD. SO DIRECTIONS FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO BIG SURE FOR EXAMPLE WILL BE 2.5 HOURS LONGER THAN THEY SHOULD BE BECAUSE THE SYSTEM WANTS TO TAKE THE DRIVER DOWN TO SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THEN BACK NORTH UP THE COAST ON US 101. NEITHER THE SALES DEPARTMENT, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THE MAPPING COMPANY OR ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS SEEM TO BE REAL CONCERNED. THIS WAS A TOTAL WASTE OF APPROXIMATELY $3,000. WE MUST RELY ON A GARMIN IN THE CAR TO GET ACCURATE AND SAFE USAGE FOR NAVIGATION. WE HAVE A CASE NUMBER WITH ACURA CLIENT RELATIONS AND WE WILL PURSUE THIS UNTIL WE RECEIVE A FIX OR RECOMPENSE. I WORK IN THE TECH INDUSTRY IN USER TECHNICAL SUPPORT, SO THIS IS NOT A USER ISSUE. *TR

Aug 08, 2014

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 complaints

We are noticing what many others are with similar age RDX models - the headlamp assemblies are terribly dim leading to low visibility without using the high beams (not always possible). We have replaced the headlamps with really high output ones, with no real difference. The faulty inside of the headlamp assemblies are making it much harder to see at night, especially in rain or other bad weather. At highway speeds, we rarely see obstacles until we're right on top of them.

Dec 09, 2025

WHILE MOVING, DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WAS MOVED TO SIDE WINDOW. THE SUN VISOR BROKE OUT OF IT'S OUT OF SOCKET; BLOCKED DRIVER VISION AND WAS DANGLING ON THE STEERING WHEEL.

Jul 08, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

Acura RDX headlight problem, dimming headlights, which is a known issue according to the Acura dealership service department in Brentwood, TN. The Acura technician stated that this is often caused by delaminating reflector film, and flickering headlights, which can result from faulty relays or wiring. The dimming makes it hard to see while driving during sundown. Driving with the high beam on causes problems for oncoming traffic. Acura acknowledged the issue, and a recall addressed the delamination issue for some models, but not the 2014 RDX. For my models, Acura stated the internal reflector is damaged, and replacing bulbs will not help. The most effective solution is to replace the headlight assembly or the entire projector housing, which can be a costly repair.

Nov 18, 2025

The diminished light output of the low beam headlights began to diminish visibility so significantly that it was reported to the dealer at 89,000 miles, in March 2020. The dealer response was "normal operation of the headlights compared to other RDX." The driver's visibility is now decreased to the point the visibility is like only the lo output driving lights are on. Hi beams have to be used when driving at night. This reduced output decreased driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash. Improper usage of high beams impacts oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of a head on collision. I was driving on the Pennsylvania and Ohio turnpike last night for 5 hours in the rain and had to reduce speeds and drive with high beams on, causing a dangerous situation for myself and other drivers. I called Acura customer service and they indicated no recalls and no TSB. I referenced NHTSA Recall 14V323000 for Acura ILX, same issue, and they said NHTSA has not issued recalls on the 2014 RDX. Many driver threads report same issue.

Dec 06, 2021

STEERING

2 complaints

the steering wheel sticks and got stuck while driving

Apr 11, 2025

THE POWER STEERING JAMMED UP ABOUT 11 TIMES DURING A 1 MILE STRETCH OF ROAD - THE DRIVING CONDITIONS WERE PERFECTLY NORMAL - TRAFFIC AND I HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE 11 TIMES! THEN ON THE HIGHWAY IT AGAIN JAMMED UP AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY A TRUCK SINCE I WAS TAKING AN EXIT. *TR

May 05, 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

I’ve been having a problem with my 2014 Acura RDX for dim low-beam headlights for some time now. I took my Acura to my dealership approximately 5-6 months ago, for regular service and reported the problem of the dim low-beam headlights, which at the time also seemed uncentered. At that time, the dealership said there was no problem found with the headlights. No warning alerts from the dashboard ever came on. In the meantime, the dim low-beam headlights progressively became worse, I almost missed the turn onto my street and scarcely missed a young biker after the turn. The lights were barely operational. Now, I am no longer able to drive my Acura at night at all. All night errands, appointments, etc., are thank God, done by my 2 children which is definitely not convenient for them either. I have noticed other customers making complaints regarding some of these same issues. Please help.

Nov 06, 2022

I recently purchased this vehicle and had nit driven it at night. On 07/20/22 at approximately 930pm I had to pick my son up at a friends home. We live in Florida and thunderstorms are routine here. While driving I noticed my visibility of the road was not clear. I pulled over during the storm and visually checked that my headlamps were on. They were except that the lighting was dim. I proceeded to pick up my son and discovered that on a dark road I could not see 5 feet in front of me. I continued my trip and witnessed a dog run across the front of my vehicle. I swerved and applied my brakes. I did not see this animal until it was right on top of me. I turned on my high beams and completed my trip with them on knowing that Law Enforcement could have easily cited me for it. The next day I purchased the two best and brightest bulbs I could find and had them installed in the car. This did not change anything. The headlights are still dim. I have read on message boards that this is a known problem with this vehicle. Have any accidents been reported citing dim headlights? Why has the manufacturer not issued a recall? I have not driven at night since the incident and would like some input from you.

Jul 23, 2022

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

Certain areas of the roof and tailgate are peeling off, exposing bare metal. This is a one owner Car that has been garage since new.

Dec 06, 2021

THE EXTERIOR BLACK PLASTIC GARNISH PILLARS (BETWEEN THE WINDOWS) HAS SEVERELY DEFORMED FROM THE HEAT OF THE SUN. I HAVE REPLACED THEM TWICE, AS THEY HAVE DEFORMED AND WARPED SO MUCH THAT IT IS CAUSING FRICTION ON THE WINDOW OPERATION AND PREVENTS NORMAL WINDOW OPENING AND CLOSING. THE BLACK PLASTIC PART HAS A FLAT BLACK FINISH AND BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT FROM THE DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR REFLECTION OFF OTHER WINDOWS OF MY HOUSE OR OTHER CARS. THEY HAVE WARPED SO BADLY THAT I HAD TO REPLACED THEM TWICE. THE FIRST TIME AT THE DEALERS EXPENSE AND THE SECOND TIME AT MY EXPENSE. I HAVE NOTED THAT THE NEWER 2020 MODELS HAVE CHANGED THE PILLARS FROM A FLAT BLACK FINISH TO A HIGHLY REFLECTIVE SHINY BLACK FINISH, THAT WILL REFLECT THE LIGHT AND NOT BECOME AS HOT AS THE FLAT BLACK SOFT PLASTIC PILLARS THAT MY VEHICLE HAS. ACURA SHOULD RECALL THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS AND REPLACE THEM WITH A HARDER PLASTIC THAT WILL NOT WARP FROM THE HEAT OF THE SUN.

Feb 01, 2020

SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

I PARKED AND SHUT MY CAR OFF AT OUR LOCAL SHOPRITE PARKING LOT. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND MY SON WAS YELLING THAT HE COULDN'T GET OUT.THE SEATBELT HAD HIM TANGLED UP. I TOOK THE LATCH OFF AND TRIED TO LOOSEN THE SEAT BELT. HE TRIED PULLING THE SEAT BELT TO LOOSEN IT NOTHING. I TURNED THE CAR ON TO SEE IF IT WOULD LOOSEN THAT WAY NOTHING. I DROVE HOME. EVERYTHING WE ATTEMPTED THE SEAT BELT KEPT TIGHTENING. I TRIED PULLING IT OVER HIM UNDER HIM TOOK OFF HIS SHOES AND JEANS. REMEMBER IT WAS UNBUCKLED ALREADY. I GOT HOME AND TRIED TO UNSCREW THE BOLT THAT ATTACHED THE SEAT BELT TO THE CAR. UNFORTUNATELY, THE BIT WASN'T LONG ENOUGH. AT THIS POINT AN HOUR PASSED OF US TRYING EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO GET HIM OUT. HIS STOMACH STARTED HURTING HIM. I HAD TO CUT THE SEATBELT. I WAS GOING TO CALL THE POLICE BUT I'M VERY HANDY AND I KNEW AT THIS POINT I HAD TRIED EVERYTHING POSSIBLE PLUS MY SON WAS IN PAIN, THE SEATBELT WAS HURTING HIS STOMACH. I HOPE SHARING THIS STORY HELPS OTHER PARENTS AND IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU PLEASE REPORT IT. EVEN IF YOU ARE HANDY AND KNOW NOTHING CAN BE DONE REPORTING IT HELPS, THIS WAY IT'S NOT ONLY YOUR WORD. I BELIEVE SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG WITH THIS SEATBELT DESIGN. ON ANOTHER NOTE, PEOPLE MIGHT THINK MY KID WAS JUMPING AROUND CREATING HAVOC BUT MY SON IS ACTUALLY VERY RESERVED AND QUIET.

May 30, 2019

Injuries: 1

WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF AT THE GAS STATION MY CHILD ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. UPON RELEASING THE DRIVER SIDE BACK SEAT, THE SEAT BELT HAD MY CHILD ENTANGLED TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. THE SEAT BELT WAS UNBUCKLED/UNLATCHED YET IT SOMEHOW ENTRAPPED MY CHILD . I WAS UNABLE TO LOOSEN THE SEAT BELT AND IT CONTINUED TO RETRACT AND TIGHTEN ON MY CHILD. MY CHILD WAS ALSO UNABLE TO LOOSEN THE SEAT BELT WHICH WAS WRAPPED AROUND BACK AND STOMACH CAUSING PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. MY CHILD WAS UNABLE TO SIT OR STAND UPRIGHT AS I ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE SEAT BELT OVERHEAD OR BELOW STOMACH; CHILD WAS FORCED TO REMAIN IN A SQUAT-LIKE POSITION.I CONTINUED TO PULL AT THE TOP RE-TRACTOR IN THE HOPES OF IT "GIVING" AND LOOSENING BUT THE DEVICE FAILED TO "OVERRIDE." I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT WHERE THEY TRIED, UNSUCCESSFULLY, TO LOOSE THE HARNESS THAT WAS CREATED BY THE SEAT BELT, NOR WERE THEY ABLE TO REMOVE THE CHILD. THE FINAL DECISION WAS MADE, BY THE CHIEF, TO CUT THE SEAT BELT IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE CHILD. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A DEVICE MALFUNCTION THAT IS A GRAVE SAFETY RISK OF STRANGULATION IF NOT PROPERLY REVIEWED AND REPLACED. I WAS EXPECTING THE BELT TO LOOSEN AFTER TUGGING AT IT AND THE FACT THAT TRAINED FIREFIGHTERS/PARAMEDICS COULDN'T PULL IT OUT IS QUITE ALARMING.

Sep 14, 2018

ENGINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that moments later the vehicle re-started independently and the operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. During the failure, the contact stated that the "Charging System" warning light continued to flash off and on. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Jun 22, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

UNABLE TO SEE WITH HIGH OR LOW BEAMS AT NIGHT. PEOPLE FLASH THEIR HIGH BEAMS AT ME MEANWHILE I CAN'T SEE THE ROAD. I HAVE 2 YOUNG CHILDREN AND I'M TERRIFIED DRIVING AT NIGHT REPLACING THE BULBS DOESN'T WORK. ONLY THING I CAN FIND ONLINE SAYS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT BECAUSE THE REFLECTIVE PROPERTIES THAT HEADLIGHTS HAVE WEAR DOWN TO NOTHING AND EVENTUALLY DON'T HAVE THE ABILITY TO REFLECT LIGHT AND ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. THAT WAS MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUE. IT'S OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE! HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO COMPLAIN BEFORE THIS HAZARD IS TAKEN MORE SERIOUSLY? DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE IN A CAR ACCIDENT? THIS SEEMS LIKE A BIT MUCH AND A LOT OF PEOPLE BEING IGNORED! I BOUGHT THIS CAR AROUND THE MIDDLE OF FEBRUARY AND THERE HASN'T BEEN ONE NIGHT I'VE BEEN ABLE TO SEE YOU WHILE DRIVING. IF I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AT NIGHT TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE AND HAD SEEN HOW HORRIBLY BAD THE LIGHTS WERE I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED IT! ACURA DEALERS REALLY NEED TO MAKE THIS RIGHT AND NOT WAIT FOR SOMEONE OR SOMEONE ELSE TO BE SERVERLY INJURED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT A SERIOUS HAZARDOUS ISSUE IN THEIR VEHICLES!

Apr 09, 2021

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

REAR ROOF BODY PAINT IS PEELING NEAR THE TAIL GATE. REAR SUSPENSION IS CLUNKING WHEN DRIVING OVER MINOR ROAD IMPERFECTIONS.

Oct 30, 2020

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

WHEN COLD THE TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO SLIP AND THEN HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. CITY STREETS AND STARTING FROM A FULL STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED FROM PURCHASE DATE IN DECEMBER 2014. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN TODAY 11/26/2018.

Nov 26, 2018

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

1. FAULTY SHOCK ABSORBERS. THIS IS KNOWN THE PROBLEM WITH ACURA'S. MANY RDXS FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS MUST REPLACED, BEFORE 50,000 MILES 2. ABNORMALLY CORRODING BRAKE ROTORS. 3. FAULTY BUSHING ON SHOCK ABSORBERS. THIS CAR CLUNKS LIKE THE JUNK PILE IT IS. 4. DEALERSHIP REQUESTING TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE FLUID CHANGE, ON A 28,000-MILE VEHICLE

May 13, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

WE HAVE TWO 2014 RDX'S. WIFE HIT A DEER WITH DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT LIGHT AND RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL. SUPPOSE TO BE A 3700.00 REPAIR BUT WHEN BODY SHOP DROVE RDX INTO THEIR BUILDING IT CAUGHT FIRE AND NOW WE HAVE A TOTALED 40,000 RDX. EVERYBODY HAS SAID THEY CAN'T EVER REMEMBER A ACURA EVER CATCHING ON FIRE. IN TALKING WITH A ACURA MECHANIC HE MENTIONED SOMETHING ABOUT THEY HAD SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES ON THESE VEHICLES BUT NOTHING WAS PROVEN. WE ARE WAITING ON THE RESULTS FROM THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS THAT THE INSURANCE PEOPLE HAVE HIRED TO TRY TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH IT'S MANUFACTURING OR SOMETHING ELSE THEY ARE ASKING IF ANY THING WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND AS FAR AS WE KNOW IT WASN'T LEAKING SINCE WE KEPT DRIVING IT UNTIL WE TOOK IT TO THE BODY SHOP. MY PROBLEM IS I DON'T WANT TO PARK THE OTHER RDX IN MY GARAGE NOT KNOWING IF THE VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME TO DISCONNECT MY BATTERY CABLE IF I WAS WORRIED. I DON'T FINE THAT AS A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. THE OTHER PROBLEM WE HAVE IS THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN AND THEY PULL IT INTO THEIR SHOP WHERE THEY HAVE WORKED ON HONDA'S AND ACURA'S FOR A LOT OF YEARS AND THIS MODEL CATCHES ON FIRE. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT. MY WIFE TOOK SOME PICTURES ON HER PHONE OF HER RDX.

Nov 13, 2015

Fire: 1

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY 2014 ACURA RDX WORE OUT AFTER ONLY 15,000 MILES. THIS IS TWO TO THREE TIMES FASTER THAN ANY PREVIOUS VEHICLE. THEY WORE OUT SO QUICKLY THAT THE BRAKES WORE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE ROTOR CAUSING METAL TO RUB. *TR

Nov 26, 2014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

ACCORDING TO DEALER AND ACURA FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE, RDX HAS FLOATING BRAKE PADS INSIDE CALIPER CLIPS. THE BRAKE PADS MAKE A VERY LOUD METAL ON METAL SOUND AGAINST CALIPER CLIPS OVER BUMPS, POT HOLES AND LANE DIVIDERS. ACURA CLAIMS THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CAR. PHYSICS TELLS ME THAT METAL ON METAL WILL EVENTUALLY WEAR CAUSING BRAKE PAD FAILURE. DEALER IS CONCERNED AND FEELS EXPLANATION FROM ACURA IS UNSATISFACTORY. ACURA REPRESENTATIVE WILL WRITE A REPORT TO MANUFACTURER. ALL 2014 RDX MODELS HAVE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER CAN NOT SAY THAT THERE IS NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM. DEALER SAYS, "I DON'T THINK THERE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM". THERE NEEDS TO BE AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ISSUE, BECAUSE IT AFFECTS HUNDREDS OF RDX OWNERS. THE MANUFACTURER TO THIS POINT HAS HAD A VERY CAVALIER ATTITUDE THAT THE METAL ON METAL SITUATION JUST COMES WITH THE CAR. THE DEALER CONFIRMS,"THE NOISE ISSUE IS SUBSTANTIAL". THE DEALER HAS BENT OVER BACKWARDS TO ISOLATE THE ISSUE, BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY BACK-UP OR HELP FROM THE ACURA. DEALER HAS USED RUBBERIZED PAINT AND NEW BRAKE PADS TO QUIET NOISE, BUT HAS TOLD ME THAT IT IS NOT A FIX. IT IS DONE FOR DIAGNOSES PURPOSES. AT THIS TIME THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH BEFORE IT HAPPENS DOWN THE ROAD AS THE CAR AGES AND METAL WEARS. I STRONGLY FEEL THAT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD INTERVENE IMMEDIATELY TO CHECK THIS SITUATION OUT FOR ALL 2014 RDX OWNERS. THANK YOU

Aug 06, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THE BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY. THE STORY OF MY INCIDENT GOES AS FOLLOWS: I WAS DRIVING IN DRY CONDITIONS AS I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT AND BEGAN TO APPLY THE BRAKES. ONCE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR THEN BEGAN TO SLIDE INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO STOP WAS BY PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK. LUCKILY THE OTHER DRIVERS WERE ABLE TO SEE SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND DID NOT PROCEED TO DRIVE THROUGH ME. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE! THE OTHER TIME I WAS DRIVING UNDER WET CONDITIONS AND THE CAR DID NOT EVEN COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT JUST CONTINUED TO SLIDE INTO THE INTERSECTION. I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND LIFE! ACURA DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ADMIT THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER INSPECTION AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. THE DEALERSHIP HAS CONTINUED TO DISMISS MY CONCERNS. *TR

Mar 11, 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

RDX AWD UNDER ICY CONDITIONS CAN KILL TORQUE TO ALL 4 WHEELS. IN MY CASE AS SOON AS ALL TORQUE WAS LOST THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED SLIDING DOWN THE INCLINE. I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN A 180 DEG TURN AND SLIDE FORWARD DOWN THE HILL UNTIL TORQUE TO THE WHEELS WAS FINALLY RESTORED. THERE IS NO MENTION OF LOSS OF TORQUE IN ANY ACURA LITERATURE AVAILABLE TO ME AND ACURA REFUSED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AFTER THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW. *TR

Mar 04, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

ACURA RDX TECH PURCHASED 30 DAYS AGO, UP-SHIFTED WHILE PARKING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY ACCELERATED WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKE BEFORE A COMPLETE STOP AND RAN INTO THE CHAIN LINKED FENCE. THE DRIVER GOT A SEAT BELT BURN ON THE LEFT UPPER CHEST AND SOFT TISSUE INJURY TO THE NECK. THE FRONT PART OF THE VEHICLE GOT SIGNIFICANT BODY DAMAGE. A COUPLE INCIDENCES OF THE CAR VIOLENTLY UPSHIFTED WHEN MOVING FROM A STOP WERE ALSO NOTED BEFORE THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW A MONTH AGO. THIS IS THE EXACT SIMILAR INCIDENCE TO THE COMPLAINT # 10510220. ACURAZINE COMMUNITY FORUM HAS OTHER INCIDENCES SIMILAR TO MY ACCIDENT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE ACURA DEALER FOR INVESTIGATION. *TT

Aug 28, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

2014 ACURA RDX Problems & Complaints

Complaints by Component

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2014 ACURA RDX have?

What are the most common problems with 2014 ACURA RDX?

Where does this 2014 ACURA RDX problem data come from?

Other Years - ACURA RDX

Other ACURA Models

Similar Brands