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2016 Acura RDX repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)

Other (3%)

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2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

279-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

4300 mi There are jitters at low speed when the engine is cold. The dealer replaced the transmission fluid and probably updated the software as well. 
9000 mi There are jitters at low speed when the engine is cold. The dealership told me the first repair was software update only, they did not replace the transmission fluid. This time the dealership flushed and replaced the transmission fluid. No issue so far. 

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2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

279-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

620 mi At 300 Km dashboard lit up with error messages - transmission problem, emmission problem, sensor problem. Automatic transmission shifts felt like being hit with sledge hammer. Replaced a sensor. 

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2016 Acura RDX Transmission Problems

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