KnownCarProblems2016 Acura Rdx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura Rdx, most often about the transmission (22% of complaints). It is 10th of 20 Rdx model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2016 Acura Rdx problems
Transmission
9 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: axle assembly.
I purchased a 2016 Acura Rdx with 995 miles on 1/21/2016. On the drive home, and several times since (the latest being earlier this week) while making a left turn at slow speed (after stopping or slowing) the vehicle "dies" and I keep pushing on the accelerator and after 20 seconds or so, it "grabs" and I can continue…
The contact owns a 2016 Acura Rdx. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook violently, stalled, and various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (curry Acura, 685 central park ave, scarsdale, ny 10583) where it was diagnosed that the spool valve failed. The vehicle was not…
Electrical
8 complaints · 20%The contact owns a 2016 Acura Rdx. While driving 55 MPH, the odometer gauges failed. Within a five mile drive, the odometer reading jumped from 9,995 miles to 10,231 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the reading on the odometer and reading on the…
My navigation system starts alarming 3-4 blocks from home stating I home when I am not on my street. Also systems says I am at an exit in seattle but it is incorrect. I spoke with Acura and they stated the maps are 5 years old when I bought the car I would think maps were up to date. Also my radio would erase stations…
Engine
7 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
Happened twice. Press accelerator and engine bogs way down, warning lights seem to cycle through numerous issues. Dealer could not find anything wrong. Someone said that internally the electronics switched it to highway mode where the engine switches from 6 cylinders to 3 cylinders in order to provide better mileage.…
2016 Acura Rdx with approx 31,000 miles. After approx 1.5 mile trip parked it at a shopping center, turned off the engine and locked the car. Within 3 min the engine spontaneously caught fire and burned the entire engine compartment before the fire dept put it out. Contacted honda and told them they should look at it…
Brakes
6 complaints · 15%Collision mitigation breaking system engages randomly when not necessary. Seems to be heat related as it occurs during very hot weather. A sudden stop is jarring and could be dangerous.
The automatic brake mitigation system has deployed on 3 separate occasions for no apparent reason. Each time I was driving on a clear road with no obstructions or traffic in front of my vehicle when the system activated and began braking . This has not let to an accident yet but I think it is an obvious safety hazard…
Steering
4 complaints · 10%I purchased a 2016 Acura Rdx with 995 miles on 1/21/2016. On the drive home, and several times since (the latest being earlier this week) while making a left turn at slow speed (after stopping or slowing) the vehicle "dies" and I keep pushing on the accelerator and after 20 seconds or so, it "grabs" and I can continue…
The contact owns a 2016 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed while exiting a fuel service station. When the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel to the right, the steering wheel abruptly locked and the vehicle drove into a ditch. There were no injuries. The steering wheel regained…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 10%Gas miles is terrible sometimes I get 0-7 average gas miles when I was driving slow and fast on freeway after reseting miles per gallon. I use premium gas and I let Acura aware of problems. I filled my gas tank up again and it continues to get poor gas miles.
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 10%I was driving my 2016 Acura Rdx down a local city road midday. There were no cars in the vicinity. While driving (about 35 MPH), I suddenly and without warning heard a loud noise of glass shattering. There was no prior sound of any animal or object hitting the car. I turned around to see my rear driver side window had…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2016 Acura Rdx. While the vehicle was parked, the trunk and the moon roof inadvertently opened. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
I was driving my 2016 Acura Rdx down a local city road midday. There were no cars in the vicinity. While driving (about 35 MPH), I suddenly and without warning heard a loud noise of glass shattering. There was no prior sound of any animal or object hitting the car. I turned around to see my rear driver side window had…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 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.
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 2016 Acura Rdx
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura Rdx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (9 complaints); electrical (8 complaints); engine (7 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Acura Rdx have?
- 2 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 2016 a bad year for the Acura Rdx?
- It is 10th of 20 Rdx model years by number of complaints, with 41 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.