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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5J8TB4H38EL••••••2014 Acura RDX
That is about average for the 2014 Acura RDX — 5 complaints per build across 48 builds.
7on this build
231on the model
48builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 7
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingFeb 2026
Low beam headlights degrading. Car is unsafe to drive at night! Tried changing light bulbs but does not improve light quality. Dealer said it was an Acura issue. The problem has been getting progressively worse
Exterior LightingOct 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
Exterior LightingApr 2024
The two low-beam headlights have been becoming dimmer slowly over time, causing them to be less effective. I have replaced the headlamps with different types and brands several times, with no noticeable change. This problem results in reduced visibility, a major safety issue…
Exterior LightingNov 2021
The main halogen headlights are dim and do not project, making it very unsafe to drive at night. This has been an ongoing issue over the last five years with my car but now it is worse to where I can't even drive at night. The high beams work fine. Yes, the car is available for…
Exterior LightingOct 2021
The headlights are incredibly dim, I've replaced the actual bulb and that's not the problem there's something wrong with the housing and reading online it's a common problem , they are so bad the car can not be driven at night
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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 5J8TB4H38EL008447 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.