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5J8TB4H31EL••••••2014 Acura RDX
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2014 Acura RDX build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
234on the model
48builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedExterior Lighting 9Visibility/wiper 4Electrical System 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingcrashDec 2021
See attached letter for details. Incident date below reflects the VIN I currently own, when testing identified the safety-related defect. Accident details from previous same model. The same headlamps were the subject of the July 14, 2014 NHTSA Acura ILX Electrical & Lights…
Visibility/wiperOct 2025
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…
Electrical SystemDec 2021
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…
Air BagsAug 2016
Takata recall - I received a recall notice(NHTSA recall 16V-061) in march 2016. As of today, no additional information has been received in regard to the status of this issue. We are approaching 6 months, which seems excessive given the danger that the airbag deployment could…
Visibility/wiperMay 2024
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
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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 5J8TB4H31EL003249 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.