2016 Acura RDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura RDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (9), Electrical System (8), Engine (7).
Key takeaways
- 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 20% |
| Engine | 7 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 15% |
| Steering | 4 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 10% |
| Structure | 3 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% |
| Chest Clip | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,power Train,engine - filed 2026-06-16
On May 25, 2026, while driving my 2016 Acura RDX AWD on the interstate at highway speed, it suddenly began running rough and felt as if I was driving over low, spaced-out speed bumps. The check engine light started flashing, and multiple safety-system warnings appeared, including AWD System Problem, Vehicle Stability A...
Electrical System - filed 2026-05-11
On several occasions, the car alarm starts randomly sounding. When my son went to the vehicle, the lights on the dash board were flashing on and off and there was a clicking sound. We replaced the batteries in the key fobs. The battery was low so we had that recharged but the problem continued. We replaced the car batt...
Air Bags - filed 2025-09-19
The driver side airbag. And yes, it can be inspected. I was involved in a low impact accident, where I struck a minor curb. The airbag deployed in my face, causing a loss of consciousness and ongoing concussion. No warning signs at all. Not yet, the vehicle is being looked at on Monday. The vehicle was inspecte...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.