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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5J8TB4H74GL••••••2016 Acura RDX
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2016 Acura RDX build (4 vs 1).
4on this build
40on the model
28builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 2Electrical System 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMar 2017
My car had 9100 on rdx I needed to have my pads and rotor replaced on from brakes. I had problems with brakes at 5000 miles. When I pick up car I heard noice when pumping breaks when I was picking up vehicle and mechanic could not find anything wrong. I have talk to acura…
Service BrakesSep 2016
I had 5000 miles on car and my brakes started making noise like the pads needed replacement. I was coming to a light and putting my brakes on and also driving on highway I was slowing down and heard the noise. Took my car to dealer and they stated this can happen if you are on…
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2016
Gas miles is terrible sometimes I get 0-7 average gas miles when I was driving slow and fast on freeway after reseting miles per gallon. I use premium gas and I let acura aware of problems. I filled my gas tank up again and it continues to get poor gas miles
Electrical SystemMar 2016
My navigation system starts alarming 3-4 blocks from home stating I home when I am not on my street. Also systems says I am at an exit in seattle but it is incorrect. I spoke with acura and they stated the maps are 5 years old when I bought the car I would think maps were up to…
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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 5J8TB4H74GL009598 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.