| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Acura RDX repairs by problem area
Engine (11%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (46%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 97 repairs.
2008 Acura RDX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Acura RDX 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106020 mi C $50 |
exhaust heat shield |
| 78000 mi US $1100 |
Transmission oil cooler located in the radiator leaked, transmission fluid entered cooling system, turning into a mayonnaise like substance. Replaced radiator, flushed all fluids, will require further flushes over next 12 months. |
| 240000 mi US $55 |
Knock Sensor went bad, causing the Check Emission System alarm. Speed sensing sensor has a short. |
| 49400 mi | Turbocharger was leaking and replaced under about-to-expire warranty. Service guy said he'd never seen this. |
| Overheating suddenly. Took it into dealership. Diagnostics and testing done. Could not find problem. Told to drive it for a couple of weeks and bring it back. Overheating the next day. Took it back. Now I need a new engine for $10,000. |
| 22000 mi | Car will stutter on occasion (2-3 times per year) when under heavy acceleration load. Loses power momentarily with banging noise then catches with jerking sensation. Dealer unable to replicate, no engine codes, always run 93 octane + mobil1 |
| 11000 mi | engine bolt came loose |
| 80000 mi US $4000 |
Turbo went out at 80,000 took a long time to diagnose Turbo went out at 80,000 took a long time to diagnose |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
Vaccum hose bad |
| 58500 mi | Hissing sound from lower radiator area after engine is up to temp. Coolant smell in cabin. |
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