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2011 Acura RDX repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 14 repairs.
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2011 Acura RDX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

Acura RDX in Michigan, United States
Dec 2021 - May 2024
Jan 2022

123000 mi
Factory rims seem to have corroded; multiple bead leaks. I tried the Berryman's Tireseal-R and it's slowed the leaks but not completely cured them. These are my snowtires, so I'll try and get thru the winter and then take them to a shop to have the tires pulled, rims brushed, and remounted/balanced. Honda software fault has rendered my clock 1 hour ahead and made it so there is NO way to adjust the clock. Irritating, but have to live with it. 
Jun 2022

133000 mi

US $300
Front calipers were sticking. At 130k, I replaced pads/rotors/calipers. 
Apr 2023

167000 mi

US $100
Turbocharger control linkage failed; eye replaced but cannot get adjusted properly. 
Acura RDX in California, United States
Mar 2021 - Aug 2024
Apr 2021

97000 mi

US $323
Power steering pump, hydraulics leaking Camshaft seal leaking 
Jan 2022

99852 mi

US $2700
Brake pedal going to floor. Replaced failed master cylinder, fluid Positive battery cable failed, replaced Warning light Failed Transmission 2nd pressure switch, replaced Leaking high pressure power steering hose leaking 
Aug 2024

107000 mi

US $650
Check Emissions Light on w/SH-AWD, DTC P2263. DIY changed out VGT End Rod on turbo flow actuator. After about 100 miles light. And back w/same DTC P2263. Shop checked for Vacuum leaks, check sensors, map,turbo boost, evap etc, no trouble found. Changed turbo flow boost actuator as linkage loose and rod had play. Car has been driving good, no turbo boost trouble, great acceleration. Dealer quoted $10k to replace turbo, 2 other local mechanics checked turbo for leaks, cracks, etc no trouble found. Thousands of YouTube, acurazine blogs, social media comments same trouble after 100k and 10 years +. Many fixed with end rod swap as wears out of shape causing slack in link or diaphragm in westgate/turbo flow boost actuator tears. 
Acura RDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
Jun 2019

71000 mi

US $1300
Replace AC compressor 
Acura RDX in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2018 - Nov 2021
Jul 2018

83000 mi

US $810
Compressor replacement 
Jul 2020

115000 mi

US $1400
Air conditioning compressor failed and needed replacement 

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