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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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Chart based on 120 repairs.
2013 Acura RDX suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (86%)
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.
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45000 mi | There was a metal clunking sound from the left rear; Acura replaced the shock absorber under warranty. |
| 20800 mi | Developed moaning sound at speeds above 20 mph, around July 10. Today, dealer diagnosed problem as bad rear wheel bearing. Had to order part, will call me in next day or two for replacement work; to be under warranty. Parts arrived, took to dealer and they replaced rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. 2.5 hours. No charge, under warranty. |
| 37000 mi | struts on both front wheels were "faulty", replaced under warranty |
| 9400 mi | Rear dampener leaking |
| 20300 mi | Cable reel was bad, clicking noise in steering column |
| 82000 mi | Rocker arm [actually control arm?] |
| 2100 mi | Left front strut was replaced because of faulty bearings. Was replaced under warranty. |
2013 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
273-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55800 mi C $300 |
Noisy rear shocks |
| 113000 mi US $175 |
Power steering sensor quit working and all system sensors were set off. I called the dealer and they said to bring it in immediately. They replaced the sensor and the car now works normally. |
| 47000 mi | There were a subtle cranking noise like something is loose when going to uneven road from the driver side rear back. Took it to the dealership since it was still under warranty and they changed the shock on the back |
| 70000 mi | rear shocks failed; replaced |
| 61000 mi | Rear suspension was clunking loudly. First they replaced all bushings and worn control arms. That didn't do it, so they replaced the shocks. Problem solved. |
| 23000 mi US $75 |
Alignment |
| 40000 mi | Broken front left strut |
| 26800 mi | On going vibration felt through the steering column and steering wheel and at times vibration felt though the seat. Vibration is more pronounced after the car warms up and is only felt at idle or when stopped. Dealer denies feeling it. |
| 47120 mi | Rear suspension started to do some noise at 40 000 km. Got repaired and was good for about 20 000 km, then it started again. |
| 40300 mi | Strut noise. Dealer is putting in a new Strut Damper. Item was back ordered, took about a week and a half to source. |
| 41300 mi | Drivers Strut replaced with complete new assembly. Noise is gone now. |
| 5000 mi | Rear shocks clunk over expansion joints in road. |
| 13000 mi | Noisy rear shock previously reported finally replaced under warranty. Drivers side rear wheel bearing failed. This is the same position where a shock was replaced for locking up. I suspect one caused the other. |
| 23560 mi | Thunk reported from left rear wheel. Shock replaced under warranty |
| 33480 mi | Clunky rear shock. |
| 40600 mi | Replaced rear struts for the 4th time. One was leaking badly, other was starting to. Also regular oil change. |
| 63240 mi C $1400 |
Replaced clunking rear shocks again. I am now on my 5th set. |
| 66960 mi C $1000 |
Replaced front end pieces (not struts) tie rod ends etc. Plus wheel alignment. Trying to fix clunking noises. Didn't really fix it though. Have figured since that it is a combination of cold temperatures and packed snow that causes clunk. |
| 26000 mi | clunking sound when I hit a bump. Dealer shook suspension joints said they were good and smiled. Clunk is still there. |
| 27000 mi | I took the vehicle to McGrath in Morton Grove, il they replaced a swayer bushing which fixed the problem. After Leta in St. Louis failed to fix it. |
| 19000 mi | Replaced right front wheel bearing. |
| 36000 mi | Rear stabilizer link was replaced. This did not cure the problem, though. TrueDelta suggested that the real problem was the rear shocks. These were ordered, and are at the dealer now, awaiting our return from vacation. |
| 36500 mi | Rear shocks installed. It was the left rear shock, problem fixed. |
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