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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%)

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Acura RDX brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 29 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

5580 mi Rear brake rotors replaced due to rough surface causing uneven braking and very noisy. 

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2019 Acura RDX 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

31000 mi Brake noise. Repaired per service bulletin. 

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2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

279-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

26000 mi TSB replaced front rotors for squeal when light braking, done under warranty. 

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2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

279-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

67000 mi

US $185
Front rotors warped causing vibration felt on steering wheel at higher speeds. New pads and rotors installed on front wheels. 
67000 mi

US $1500
Replacement of worn brakes 
30888 mi Brake squeal. Replaced brake pad retainers under warranty. 

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2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

279-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi noise during brake 
27000 mi Early rotor warping 
62823 mi

US $252
Brake judder & brake sticking issue repaired by upgrading front brake pads and rotors. 
45000 mi

US $125
Pulsation in brakes. Rotors resurfaced and brake pads replaced 

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2015 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

brake line leaked 

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2015 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

79000 mi

US $290
Rear brakes replaced. Pa state inspection 

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2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

52000 mi

US $500
Replaced brake pads 
44000 mi

US $70
Inspected and cleaned dirt from rear calipers. 
94000 mi

US $200
Rear brakes, left rear caliper had froze 

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2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

89000 mi

US $250
replaced rear brake calipers and rotors, oem ones sized 
28000 mi

US $250
vibration from brake rotors started at 16000mi . The dealer resurfaced the discs with the 28000mi service 

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2012 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

5500 mi brakes groan at moderate stop. Dealer machined rear rotors and replaced pads. Noise still exists somewhat. 

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2011 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

133000 mi

US $300
Front calipers were sticking. At 130k, I replaced pads/rotors/calipers. 
99852 mi

US $2700
Brake pedal going to floor. Replaced failed master cylinder, fluid 

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2010 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

96720 mi

C $400
Replaced discs and pads, new rubber boots for pins, cleaned the pins (1 rear pin was jammed due to torn rubber boot). 
105400 mi

C $500
Just standard break pad replacement 

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2009 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

83700 mi

C $600
changed the disk breaks 8 times since I got the RDX, the disks keep on warping, in accordance to Acura Mech.'s should you make 1 emergency stop on the highway, you will burn the disks. and they will warp. 

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2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

32000 mi

US $80
Caliper froze and wore out rr pads. Acura would not fix under warranty so dealer offered to split cost. Amazingly bad customer service by Acura; dealer was great. 
38000 mi

US $120
Brake groan noise/feedback on moderate braking. Usually found when brakes are warm. Dealer "could not duplicate problem", of course. They suggested I was feeling the ABS system! 
102000 mi

US $1000
Periodic high pitch squealing coming from the rear of the vehicle. Caliper pins found out of position, and periodically rubbing against the rotors. Reset pins, and resurfaced rotors. 
32240 mi Caliper sticking and needed replacement 

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2007 Acura RDX

Engine not specified

24800 mi THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY APPLY THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE, CAUSING THE CAR TO VEER ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE "SHAWD" WARNING LIGHT HAD BEEN COMING ON OCCASIONALLY BEFORE THE FAILURE. WE ARE NOT CLEAR AS TO WHAT WAS REPLACED. 

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2007 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

159700 mi

US $135
Brake caliper and hose replaced. 
62930 mi

C $900
All 4 brake disks, pads replaced 

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