2019 Acura RDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 441 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Acura RDX. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (143), Visibility/Wiper (97), Engine (91).
Key takeaways
- 441 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 143 | 32% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 97 | 22% |
| Engine | 91 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 39 | 9% |
| Power Train | 37 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 | 7% |
| Structure | 23 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 5% |
| Visibility | 17 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 12 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine oil
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Acura RDX 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Acura RDX 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-02
Back glass exploded on XXX while driving down the street, contacted Acura immediately, per dealership’s suggestion and filed a claim. Called Acura on XXXto check on my claim status and according to the supervisor, Marquita, the claim was filed under “accident” and advised me to call my insurance and file a claim. I tol...
Engine - filed 2026-10-27
The engine cooling system failed due to a coolant loss issue caused by an internal engine problem. The vehicle experienced repeated coolant loss, overheating, and was later diagnosed with a head gasket failure. The failed components were repaired/replaced by an Acura dealer and may be available for inspection upon requ...
Air Bags,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-11
Car goes into limp mode all the time and fuel cuts on and off
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More for the 2019 Acura RDX
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.