| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Acura RDX repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 404 repairs.
Acura RDX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 10-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4340 mi C $11000 |
Oil change |
2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
279-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3500 mi | Fuel smell from rear of car. Fuel pump seal replaced. |
| 2000 mi | Fuel smell after filling gas tank followed by OBDII Codes for evaporative pollution control small leak and then large leak. Problem was a bad seal between the in-tank fuel pump and fuel tank, which was back-ordered and not available from Acura's warehouse. Dealer found a seal at another dealership. This is a know problem under TSB Number: B-PAS-03292016-9 and NHTSA Number: 10099433 |
| 16430 mi | Vehicle has been to the dealer 8 times since Feb/2018 to try and fix vibration issue. Vehicle has the v6 engine with the Variable Cylinder Management system. Vibration seems to start when engine goes from 6 cylinders operating to 3. Traveling ar highway speeds between 105-115km/hr it is constant and quite noticeable. The latest fix was replacing the tires as they thought they were the issue,that didn't help. Booked back into the shop July 19 and they suggested possible engine mounts, shaft or shaft bearings. It appears that this is an issue with a number of Honda vehicles with the v6 with the VCM system. |
| 17360 mi | [another attempt to fix vibration] |
2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
279-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | During the last oil change, a faulty oil plug gasket caused an oil leak |
| 22000 mi | Emission sensor |
| 82000 mi US $1800 |
Timing Belt tensioner leaking. Replaced tensioner, timing belt, water pump, drive belt and all associated fluids. |
2016 Acura RDX 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 19600 mi | Car wouldn't start until third try |
2015 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi US $150 |
Oil and filter change from non-dealer repair facility caused engine malfunctioning with loss of power. Dealer changed filter and oil to genuine Acura which fixed the problem. |
2015 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi | Timing belt and transmission fluid / software update |
2013 Acura RDX
Engine not specified
| 22000 mi | Oil leak deep inside engine |
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58000 mi US $70 |
Check emission control system light lit when gas level below one-fourth tank. Light went off shortly after gas fill. OBD reader showed codes P0497 and P145c. Replaced purge valve solenoid and problem fixed. |
| 69000 mi US $1150 |
Just purchased the car and had the timing belt replaced because it was older than 7 years. The timing belts on these cars are not very wide and are prone to premature breakage. I plan to replace it every 70k or 7 years from now on so I do not have to encounter a broken timing belt, which is no fun. Had the water pump and engine seals replaced at he same time. |
| 57800 mi US $187 |
Engine started running very rough, check engine light came on. Took to nearest dealer who cleaned fuel injectors and other parts, and gas tank. |
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40500 mi | Check Engine Emission Control Light. Loose Gas Cap continual problem |
| 23000 mi | Car continues to rattle like it has something in its throat. Acura corporate said they are aware of the problem and are working on a fix. That was 2 years ago. Still no fix. Very annoying to have car constantly vibrate and rattle. |
| 58280 mi C $1100 |
timing chain |
| 102300 mi C $800 |
Coolant leaking,replaced radiator |
| 26800 mi | The valve cover gasket was leaking oil. Gasket was replaced. |
| 23300 mi | Acura dealer did full testing on the car to try to find the cause of the excess vibration at idle. Shop manage did agree that there was an excess vibration and ordered the tests. They could not find the cause of the excess vibration. |
| 144000 mi US $200 |
Variable Valve Timing Oil Pressure Switch removed and replaced. (Purge valve solenoid already replaced.) |
| 36000 mi | Loose gas cap light, check engine light on. Replaced gas cap Light stayed on so took it to a independent shop and he turned the lights off. |
| 37000 mi | About 2,000 miles later the engine light came back on. I then took it to a dealer he updated the computor and turned the lights off. After about 100 miles the lights came back on. Vacuum leak created check emissions and check engine light. Returned it to the dealer he did a smoke test found a hole in gas filler pipe return? he replaced the whole pipe assembly |
| 13640 mi | Fuel filler cap sensor went off (sensor is bad, but Honda/Acura say to ignore it). |
2011 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97000 mi US $323 |
Camshaft seal leaking |
| 107000 mi US $650 |
Check Emissions Light on w/SH-AWD, DTC P2263. DIY changed out VGT End Rod on turbo flow actuator. After about 100 miles light. And back w/same DTC P2263. Shop checked for Vacuum leaks, check sensors, map,turbo boost, evap etc, no trouble found. Changed turbo flow boost actuator as linkage loose and rod had play. Car has been driving good, no turbo boost trouble, great acceleration. Dealer quoted $10k to replace turbo, 2 other local mechanics checked turbo for leaks, cracks, etc no trouble found. Thousands of YouTube, acurazine blogs, social media comments same trouble after 100k and 10 years +. Many fixed with end rod swap as wears out of shape causing slack in link or diaphragm in westgate/turbo flow boost actuator tears. |
| 167000 mi US $100 |
Turbocharger control linkage failed; eye replaced but cannot get adjusted properly. |
2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $5000 |
Turbo is blown - very expensive to replace. Trade car in. Long ordeal. |
| 80000 mi US $9000 |
So after having this car for almost a year and driving it a little under 20,000 miles since purchasing this car used from a Honda dealership here in Raleigh NC (Leith Honda) I experienced the AWD system shutting off and the check engine light coming on upon accelerating. It would still drive in front wheel (2 wheel drive mode). I didn’t think much of it after all the lights in the dash went away after turning off the car then starting it back up. It got progressively more frequent and eventually stayed on all the time. I took it invto the dealership (at under 80,000 miles) and was told that “the turbocharger has gone bad and I needed to replace it”. I asked if they could repair the turbo without replacing it, and I was told it would end up being just as expensive, and that it would not guarantee to fix the problem. So I went to get a second (mom & pop shop) and third (another dealership) opinion before coming to the conclusion that this turbo was going to need to be replaced. I Kelly blue booked the vehicle to find it was worth $9,000 at best. The last place I took it to (Performance Acura in Durham NC) said I would need a new steering column bearings or something like that, which would have put me over the $9,000 that the car was worth. So I decided that it was no longer worth keeping a HONDA vehicle that was just shy of 80,000 miles and had driven it almost 1 full year. I was furious.... So I traded it in for an American Diesel truck. Lesson learned: don’t buy a Honda with a turbo in it. It will be a disappointment! So after having this car for almost a year and driving it a little under 20,000 miles since purchasing this car used from a Honda dealership here in Raleigh NC (Leith Honda) I experienced the AWD system shutting off and the check engine light coming on upon accelerating. It would still drive in front wheel (2 wheel drive mode). I didn’t think much of it after all the lights in the dash went away after turning off the car then starting it back up. It got progressively more frequent and eventually stayed on all the time. I took it invto the dealership (at under 80,000 miles) and was told that “the turbocharger has gone bad and I needed to replace it”. I asked if they could repair the turbo without replacing it, and I was told it would end up being just as expensive, and that it would not guarantee to fix the problem. So I went to get a second (mom & pop shop) and third (another dealership) opinion before coming to the conclusion that this turbo was going to need to be replaced. I Kelly blue booked the vehicle to find it was worth $9,000 at best. The last place I took it to (Performance Acura in Durham NC) said I would need a new steering column bearings or something like that, which would have put me over the $9,000 that the car was worth. So I decided that it was no longer worth keeping a HONDA vehicle that was just shy of 80,000 miles and had driven it almost 1 full year. I was furious.... So I traded it in for an American Diesel truck. Lesson learned: don’t buy a Honda with a turbo in it. It will be a disappointment! So after having this car for almost a year and driving it a little under 20,000 miles since purchasing this car used from a Honda dealership here in Raleigh NC (Leith Honda) I experienced the AWD system shutting off and the check engine light coming on upon accelerating. It would still drive in front wheel (2 wheel drive mode). I didn’t think much of it after all the lights in the dash went away after turning off the car then starting it back up. It got progressively more frequent and eventually stayed on all the time. I took it invto the dealership (at under 80,000 miles) and was told that “the turbocharger has gone bad and I needed to replace it”. I asked if they could repair the turbo without replacing it, and I was told it would end up being just as expensive, and that it would not guarantee to fix the problem. So I went to get a second (mom & pop shop) and third (another dealership) opinion before coming to the conclusion that this turbo was going to need to be replaced. I Kelly blue booked the vehicle to find it was worth $9,000 at best. The last place I took it to (Performance Acura in Durham NC) said I would need a new steering column bearings or something like that, which would have put me over the $9,000 that the car was worth. So I decided that it was no longer worth keeping a HONDA vehicle that was just shy of 80,000 miles and had driven it almost 1 full year. I was furious.... So I traded it in for an American Diesel truck. Lesson learned: don’t buy a Honda with a turbo in it. It will be a disappointment! |
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11000 mi | engine bolt came loose |
| 58500 mi | Hissing sound from lower radiator area after engine is up to temp. Coolant smell in cabin. |
| 22000 mi | Car will stutter on occasion (2-3 times per year) when under heavy acceleration load. Loses power momentarily with banging noise then catches with jerking sensation. Dealer unable to replicate, no engine codes, always run 93 octane + mobil1 |
| Overheating suddenly. Took it into dealership. Diagnostics and testing done. Could not find problem. Told to drive it for a couple of weeks and bring it back. Overheating the next day. Took it back. Now I need a new engine for $10,000. |
| 80000 mi US $4000 |
Turbo went out at 80,000 took a long time to diagnose Turbo went out at 80,000 took a long time to diagnose |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
Vaccum hose bad |
| 78000 mi US $1100 |
Transmission oil cooler located in the radiator leaked, transmission fluid entered cooling system, turning into a mayonnaise like substance. Replaced radiator, flushed all fluids, will require further flushes over next 12 months. |
| 240000 mi US $55 |
Knock Sensor went bad, causing the Check Emission System alarm. Speed sensing sensor has a short. |
| 106020 mi C $50 |
exhaust heat shield |
| 49400 mi | Turbocharger was leaking and replaced under about-to-expire warranty. Service guy said he'd never seen this. |
2007 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 95480 mi C $1500 |
Coolant leak at the back of engine near turbocharger. Exhaust manifold gasket needed replacement. |
| 100460 mi C $1600 |
Exhaust manifold gasket needed to be replaced and well as a tube going through turbo as there is a liquid cooled manifold and turbo. |
| 88000 mi | Turbo charger needed replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $1500 |
vehicle smoking due to driver error. i put cheap oil in a turbocharged vehicle, that requires a higher grade, learned my lesson don't use cheap oil |
| 9000 mi | Loud squeal when starting cold engine. Dealer could not replicate. |
| 149000 mi US $780 |
Thermostat, & heater control valve heater would not get very hot |
| 9000 mi | Warranty Fuel pump repair. |
| 65720 mi C $900 |
Very slow leakage of fluid from timer chain compartment--four hours. |
2007 Acura RDX 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 3000 mi | backfired twice while on the throttle.Dealer could not find problem. |
| 6000 mi | The RDX backfires at low rpm as your giving it less then full throttle.This happens only after it has been sitting for a while.I can`t make it happen at will and neither can the dealer. There is a loud noise and I lose power for a few seconds. |
| 7000 mi | Backfiring problem again; dealer can't replicate. |
| 9000 mi | Backfiring problem again; dealer can't replicate. |
| 10000 mi US $130 |
RDX has been intermitently been back-firing since I bought the suv. I can't make it happen at will and neither can the dealer. It's happened 12 times. They say they can`t fix what they can`t duplicate. I do not believe this has only been happening to mine |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.
