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5J8TC2H79KL••••••2019 Acura RDX
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2019 Acura RDX build (11 vs 5).
11on this build
427on the model
84builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJan 2025
I was driving down the street at about 35mph and brakes engaged
Fuel SystemDec 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
EngineJun 2021
I exited a highway, decreasing speed to merge with local traffic, tried to accelerate and car revved but would not go over 30 mph. Drove home with safety flashers on, then tried to back into driveway to keep front of the car accessible, but the car would not shift into reverse.…
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2020
I was driving on the interstate at about 65 mph. It was raining. I needed to accelerate quickly in order to avoid a car that was trying to merge into my lane. When I hit the accelerator, the car cut off. This caused me to loose speed and almost have an accident. I had to restart…
SeatsFeb 2020
The back seat of the vehicle is loose and rocks up to an inch or more. We took the car into the dealership to fix the problem and were told that this was standard on the 2019 accura rdx. Seats this loose do not seem safe to me. We have an infant in a car seat in the back seat of…
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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 5J8TC2H79KL000406 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.