KnownCarProblems2013 Acura Rdx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Acura Rdx, most often about the lights (55% of complaints, typically around 102,000 miles). It is 5th of 20 Rdx model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2013 Acura Rdx problems
Lights
89 complaints · 55%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
Both headlights are too dim to safely drive at night. I was pulled over by a state trooper for not having my lights on when they were actually on. Acura has a recall for this issue on the 2014 ilx. The 2013 Rdx should also be included in this recall.
The contact owns a 2013 Acura Rdx. The contact stated while driving at night at an undisclosed speed, the headlight bulbs illumination was extremely dim. The contact stated that the brightness of the headlight bulbs was not adequate for driving. The contact stated that after the second replacement of the headlight…
Air bags
36 complaints · 22%Takata recall since being initally notified by Acura of honda march 2016, I have had no communication nor repair by honda, despite several calls to the dealer. Dealer simply repeats that he has not received the required parts from honda/Acura to repair this defect, despite Acura's own description of the problem as…
Takata recall. Airbags did not deploy after a front end collision by hitting a concrete block light post which occurred on a city street while the vehicle was in motion. Resulting in severe damage to vehicle
Visibility and wipers
10 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
Glass moonroof shattered while on a ski trip to canada. We were exiting a gas station at less than 5 MPH. There was nothing overhead that might have dropped on the car. Thought at the time that it might be due to extreme cold. Now reading that this has occurred to many people in many circumstances.
The contact owns a 2013 Acura Rdx. While driving 30 MPH, the rearview mirror and part of the windshield detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to thomas Acura (located at 580 s citrus ave, covina, ca 91723, ([phone]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage…
Electrical
7 complaints · 4%Keyless ignition button allows drivers to turn the engine off and left the vehicle while the shift is not in parking. In my case, the vehicle rolls and almost had an accident.
Transmission
7 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that after securing the vehicle into park and exiting, the vehicle suddenly began to roll away at a speed of approximately 10 MPH. The vehicle crashed into another parked vehicle before traveling across an intersection and crashing into a hot dog stand. There were…
Vehicle violently is thrown back when stepping on accelerator at speeds below 40 miles per hour causing extreme safety issues when merging or trying to accelerate slightly. Acura has initially stated that this is related to a tsb that causes a judder in the vehicle and near term solution is to change transmission…
Suspension
6 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 33,500 miles.
Very rough ride making clunking noise took car to Acura dealer july 23, 2014 they said they replaced both rear shocks that there was a faulty part that was recalled. Took the car back approximately 2 months later because was having the same issue ( rough ride feel every bump in the road, they said one of the rear…
Update to original complaint, Acura dealer said they could not find anything wrong with my car in october 2014, had me test drive a 2015 Acura Rdx to compare the ride to mine. Taking car back again this week january 7th 2015. Car ride is unacceptable to me !!! I feel it is riding even worse than it was in october when…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 4%Driving speed limit on highway 26, milepost 34 between portland oregon and seaside oregon, on february 11, 2017 when the sunroof exploded. Not possible to have been caused by an impact. No other cars in the vicinity. No cars passed US. No residences for miles around. Clear day. 41. 2:04 in the afternoon.
Our parking pawl maybe defective. We always engage our emergency brake when parking in our driveway; today was no different, but when I attempted to re-enter my car it started rolling back by itself even with the emergency brake engaged. I tried to stop the car from rolling back out of my driveway in fear for my 2…
Seats
3 complaints · 2%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a honda or acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2013. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are s96, s97, and s98.
Full defect summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 cr-v, odyssey, and model year 2013 acura rdx vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2013 Acura Rdx
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Acura Rdx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (89 complaints, typically around 102,000 miles); air bags (36 complaints); visibility and wipers (10 complaints, typically around 47,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 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 2013 a bad year for the Acura Rdx?
- It is 5th of 20 Rdx model years by number of complaints, with 162 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.