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2017 Acura RDX repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (24%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (0%)

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2017 Acura RDX 4dr SUV

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

57000 mi

US $100
Transmission not shifting smoothly, seems to have "slippage". Performed drain and refill of transmission which helped but problem was not eliminated. Car did go to the dealer when under warranty (2021) for a TSB on this issue (drain & refill + transmission program flash) which also helped but issue has always persisted. 
29000 mi A TSB was performed on my car by my dealer that was incomplete. Dealer did the software update, but did not do the three consecutive transmission fluid flushes required. During the subsequent road trip I began experiencing transmission slippage, sloppy or inconsistent gear changes, and sometimes rough, grabby upshifts at lower speeds. Acura dealer in Albuquerque correctly diagnosed the issue and performed the needed fluid flush/change at the direction of Acura tech support. Once this was performed, the problem was corrected and the transmission performed flawlessly. 

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2017 Acura RDX Transmission Problems

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