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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5J8TB3H38EL••••••2014 Acura RDX
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2014 Acura RDX build (11 vs 5).
11on this build
236on the model
48builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 8Air Bags 2Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingJul 2025
Head lights are so dim that I had to pull off side of road to see if they were even on. They were on, but absolutely úseles on dark road way because they are so dim thus making driving at night very dangerous. . Problem started about 85,000 miles. I cannot safely drive at night…
EngineMay 2023
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…
Air BagsApr 2016
I purchased my 2014 honda acura rdx from vandergriff acura in 2014. I have received a safety recall on it for faulty airbags. My husband and I are retired, and are very worried about our car we can't drive. We did get a rent car. In the recall letter, it states we should get the…
Exterior LightingOct 2023
I just recently purchased this vehicle on 10/18/23. I purchased it during the daytime so was unaware of the headlight problem until I had to drive at night time. The low beams are extremely dim! I checked all fuses, relays and bulbs and everything is in good working order.…
Exterior LightingSep 2023
The headlight reflector has been burned by the halogen lamp. After doing some research it’s a very common problem. Replacing the halogen bulb does nothing as the reflector does not work. Honda/ Acura is denying any responsibility. The car has ZERO visibility at night. The light…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5J8TB3H38EL012931 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.