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2016 Acura RDX repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 32 repairs.
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2016 Acura RDX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (84%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Acura RDX

Engine not specified

Acura RDX in Maryland, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
Jul 2016

7500 mi
Loose none glued down door trim 
May 2017

15000 mi
Steering wheel clicking noise 

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2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

Acura RDX in Arizona, United States
Jun 2015 - May 2016
Feb 2016

11000 mi
Navigation system cutting in and out. Rear camera loses focus and becomes very blurry at times. They can't seem to figure it out. Steering wheel stitching came undone. Nav system reprogrammed. 
Acura RDX in California, United States
May 2016 - Jan 2022
Mar 2017

4300 mi
There are jitters at low speed when the engine is cold. The dealer replaced the transmission fluid and probably updated the software as well. 
Nov 2017

9000 mi
There are jitters at low speed when the engine is cold. The dealership told me the first repair was software update only, they did not replace the transmission fluid. This time the dealership flushed and replaced the transmission fluid. No issue so far. The Lane Keep Assistant cannot keep the vehicle in lane all the time. 
Aug 2020

18000 mi

US $160
The driver side window one-touch auto up and down button didn't work everytime. No problem for normal up and down though. The keyless entry on the driver side required one extra touch to unlock sometimes. 

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2016 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

Acura RDX in Texas, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

27000 mi
Early rotor warping 
Mar 2018

33000 mi
Broken battery cable 
Acura RDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2015 - Jan 2022
May 2018

22000 mi
Emission sensor 
Acura RDX in New York, United States
Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Aug 2018

13000 mi
Replaced bushings in front sway bar 
Acura RDX in Washington, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Sep 2020

62823 mi

US $252
Brake judder & brake sticking issue repaired by upgrading front brake pads and rotors. 
Acura RDX in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
Nov 2021

62000 mi

US $8
The lock knob for the center console broke when the cover was closed. I asked the service department what it would cost to repair the console and I was told it would be between $100-$125. 
Acura RDX in New Hampshire, United States
Jan 2016 - Jul 2022
Jun 2021

68000 mi

US $800
Heard rattle coming from rear that got worse over time. Most noticeable when going over bumps. Found defective rear right shock. Replaced both shocks. 
Jun 2022

82000 mi

US $1800
Timing Belt tensioner leaking. Replaced tensioner, timing belt, water pump, drive belt and all associated fluids. 
Acura RDX in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

45000 mi

US $125
Pulsation in brakes. Rotors resurfaced and brake pads replaced 
Acura RDX in Washington, United States
Oct 2015 - Aug 2018
Mar 2017

10000 mi
During the last oil change, a faulty oil plug gasket caused an oil leak 
Acura RDX in Washington, United States
Aug 2015 - Feb 2022
May 2016

5000 mi
rattle in steering wheel 
May 2018

21000 mi
Rattle in the steering weel 
Acura RDX in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015

620 mi
At 300 Km dashboard lit up with error messages - transmission problem, emmission problem, sensor problem. Automatic transmission shifts felt like being hit with sledge hammer. Replaced a sensor. 
Jun 2019

17360 mi
Replace both rear shock absorbers 
Acura RDX in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 clicking noise from steering column 
Jul 2016

4300 mi
Steering column noise - replaced steering column cable reel. 
Acura RDX in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Oct 2016
Jun 2016

7000 mi
Backup Camera became loose. 
Oct 2016

12000 mi
Noticed gap between Dashboard and trim on the speedometer console 
Acura RDX in Virginia, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2016
Nov 2015

3000 mi
had hollow thumping noise in rear over uneven surfaces. took them a few days to discover it was a bad rear strut, which needed to be ordered and ended up being in short supply hence the long time in the shop. glad they gave me a loaner! 
Acura RDX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jul 2020
Jul 2016

2580 mi
Dashboard/steering column creak 
Acura RDX in Oregon, United States
Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017

11000 mi
noise during brake 

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2016 Acura RDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Acura RDX in Ohio, United States
Aug 2015 - Oct 2017
Apr 2016

10000 mi
The radio / display had an issue 
Nov 2016

19600 mi
Car wouldn't start until third try 

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2016 Acura RDX Repair Histories

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