2018 Acura RDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Acura RDX. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (17), Fuel System (17), Gasoline (17).
Key takeaways
- 77 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 22% |
| Fuel System | 17 | 22% |
| Gasoline | 17 | 22% |
| Power Train | 12 | 16% |
| Engine | 11 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System,lane Departure - filed 2026-08-18
The light comes on due to an emission system warning, shaking, and a lack of power; the engine is severely misfiring. This is the second time I have complained about this to the NHTSA
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-15
The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the driver’s side air bag needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the recall r...
Power Train,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-06-26
Vehicle Information: 2018 Acura RDX AWDAffected System: Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Torque ConverterAssociated Code/Bulletin: DTC P0741 / Acura TSB B23-029Complaint Description:The vehicle is experiencing a documented manufacturer defect covered under Acura Warranty Extension TSB B23-029, where the internal ...
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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.