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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J8TC2H72LL004301 · Checked Aug 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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5J8TC2H72LL•••••• 2020 Acura RDX

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2020 Acura RDX build (8 vs 4).

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334on the model
78builds in total
Most reported Visibility/wiper 3 Engine 2 Electrical System 1 Service Brakes 1

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Visibility/wiper Jan 2026
My back window just shattered on its own while the car was sitting in the driveway. It wasn't running, and nothing hit it. The glass just suddenly cracked and spidered everywhere without any warning
Air Bags Jan 2026
Since we bought the vehicle in 2019, the passenger-side seat sensor didn't always go off when occupied. We asked the dealership to check it out in 2020 or 2021, however, due to the problem being inconsistent it couldn't be fixed. The inconsistency of the seat sensor has…
Unknown Or Other Dec 2024
Panoramic sunroof. Makes loud popping noises while going over uneven terrain such as speedbumps. I fear that this could result in breakage of the sunroof glass causing serious safety concerns to myself or other passengers. It would also make the vehicle susceptible to the…
Structure Dec 2022
When backing out of my driveway and turning wheel to the left I get two loud popping noises from behind me. Other online reports identify this as a problem with the sunroof. I also have instances where the sunroof does not fully close unless I repush the close button. Dealer rep…
Service Brakes Mar 2021
Brand new with 4000 miles. It went limp, stalled and went to neutral while driving, had to stop by the side of the road and restart to reset. And it went limp on highway at 70 mph, continue to decelerate rapidly and did not respond to gas and went limp, engine did not rev up…
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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 5J8TC2H72LL004301 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.