2008 Acura RDX Acura RDX 2008

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2008 Acura RDX repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (3%)

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2008 Acura RDX body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (87%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

104000 mi

US $75
Driver's side visor mechanism broke. Replaced with new visor from dealer. 
3720 mi Rattles throughout the vehicle, dealership claims cooler weather is responsible. 
84940 mi Noticed weatherstripping at bottom rear door loose. I pried it off. Another piece came loose from another door as well. Not repaired yet. 
3720 mi The sunroof stopped working after opening. 
20460 mi The front windows would rattle when half way down. They said that they replaced the motors for the windows to fix the problem. the windows still rattle. I have to contact the service center again. 
17000 mi

US $150
B1 service, and misc. rattles/thump from steering when cold 
43700 mi Passenger seat squeaks (only when someone is in it). Leather loose/ ripples on center armrest. 
44000 mi Replaced defective console lid. 
47000 mi

US $200
Passenger seat squeaks when someone is sitting in it. 
66200 mi Drivers door armrest leather rippling and worn *Refused repair, dealer claims Acura extended warranty, nor add-on "Interior Protection" warranty (purchased when new) does not cover this. 
69400 mi Leather rippling on both the driver's and passenger's door armrest. Despite prior leather repair on center console repaired under warranty, dealer insisted this is not covered under extended warranty, nor their "leather appearance" warrant 
32000 mi

US $80
Rattle in the dash near the windshield.  
33000 mi Same rattle in dash area. Dealer could not fix on 2 tries 
50000 mi firewall structure not sound causing rattle 
140000 mi Firewall rattle never went away and was annoying until the last day. I brought to the dealer many times but I just gave up. 

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2008 Acura RDX Body Problems

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