KnownCarProblems2008 Acura Rdx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Acura Rdx, most often about the air bags (61% of complaints, typically around 94,000 miles). It is 11th of 20 Rdx model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2008 Acura Rdx problems
Air bags
20 complaints · 61%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the air bag harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Takata recall my 2008 Acura Rdx was a part of the takata air bag inflator recall and was apparently repaired on january 20th of 2017. However, the SRS light came on in my 2008 Acura Rdx on 7/27/2018 when my vehicle was stationary as I started the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the Acura dealership in wexford, pa on…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 9%Yokohama avid trz s316 31631 tires p255/55r-18 97t bsw with 13,000 miles on 2008 Acura Rdx. Tires purchased 10-30-2010 on 4-12-2011, while driving on freeway at 60mph, experienced sudden loss of tire pressure on right rear tire. Pulled off of freeway and removed tire. Could not find any cause for loss of tire…
On february 12, 2013 I was driving my 2008 Acura Rdx on a side road when my tire pressure indicator light came on. I felt a slight bumping from my wheels. When I looked up in my rear view mirror saw a section of my tire lying in the road behind me. Fortunately I was at a low speed. When I picked up and checked the…
Electrical
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2008 Acura Rdx turbo. The contact stated that the speedometer and odometer were providing inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technician refused to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…
The contact owns a 2008 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the driver's side seat belt failed to retract properly after being unbuckled. In addition, the speedometer failed to properly display an accurate speed rate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Acura Rdx recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began april 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is o41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is u40.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling specific 2003 acura 3.2cl, 2013-2016 ilx, 2013-2014 ilx hybrid, 2003-2006 mdx, 2007-2016 rdx, 2002-2003 3.2tl, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 tl, 2010-2013 zdx and 2001-2007 and 2009 honda accord, 2001-2005 civic, 2003-2005 civic hybrid, 2001-2005 civic gx ngv, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2007 fit, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2008 pilot, and 2006-2014 ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began march 2017. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are jy0, jy1, and jy2.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 honda cr-v, 2011-2015 cr-z, 2010-2014 fcx, and insight, 2009-2013 fit, 2013-2014 fit EV, 2007-2014 ridgeline, 2013-2016 acura ilx, 2013-2014 acura ilx hybrid, 2007-2016 rdx, 2005-2012 acura rl, 2009-2014 acura tl, and 2010-2013 acura zdx vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Some certification labels may not contain the required tire and rim size information.
Fix: Dealers will remove the incorrect label and adhere the correct label. The recall is expected to begin on or about august 20, 2007. Owners may contact acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Full defect summary
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' incorrect certification labels were applied to these vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Acura Rdx
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Acura Rdx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (20 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles); wheels and tires (3 complaints); electrical (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Acura Rdx have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 6, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Acura Rdx?
- It is 11th of 20 Rdx model years by number of complaints, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.