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2013 Acura RDX repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (4%)

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2013 Acura RDX body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (94%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

31200 mi Exterior Black Plastic discoloration 
48000 mi

US $350
Driver sun visor broke. Battery would not hold charge, fog lights bulb burned out. 
7000 mi Dash against windshield has a dip, is not continuous in appearance 
46000 mi Paint over the rear hatch began flaking. Dealer repaired for no cost after contacting Acura. 
15000 mi TSB on loose under-body fairing; would be corrected under warranty. Dealer did not have parts, said would call me in later. 
25000 mi Wind noise above 50 mph, reported in my June 2013 entry. This trip, dealer completed TSB repair to underbody fairing. 
74000 mi

US $100
Drivers side visor broke. Bought a new one and replaced. 

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2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

29140 mi Wind whistling through loose exterior floor panel under right side passenger seat. 
68820 mi

C $35
Front bumper passenger side unclipped. They just put a screw in there and made a comment on the work order that it might hold or might not. This was the 2nd time I had them try to fix it. 
45000 mi Moon roof was not closing. Updated part released by Acura, installed. 
60000 mi

US $35
Rubber piece (seal) lining right rear passenger door broke and came off, paid for part only. It was put on by dealer. 
39000 mi Moon roof would not close without holding down the wind deflector 
40000 mi moon roof would not close with out holding down the deflector. 
37200 mi Plastic splash panel became loose. Dealer order new clips, apparently a common problem as they knew exactly what to order based on my description of noise and where it was coming from. Minor issue. 
29000 mi Leather seat surface for driver's seat was replaced. The left-most cushion on the seat wasn't supportive any longer. 
13640 mi During high heat (105 deg F) sunroof would not close. 
22000 mi Rear seat drivers side was squeaking on occasion especially over bumps. Replaced seat latch and solved the problem 
4960 mi Dashboard rattle behind audio display. Confirmed in road test and fixed. 

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2013 Acura RDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

3000 mi Front doors not closing properly. Wind noise at driver's side window 

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2013 Acura RDX Body Problems

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