3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,551 miles

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problem #6

Jun 122018

RDX

  • 75,000 miles
I am having issues with when you accelerate, the trans jerks & flutters, which is quite dangerous when trying to merge into traffic. I would like this checked into & something done about it, as I love my car, but that is a danger not only me & my family but others as well. There is also a loud clanging noise in the rear, like shocks. I do not live or go down bumpy dirt roads or messed up roads with pot holes. But for my car to be this new, it should not have bad shocks already. As this is concern of mine & by reading others as well.

- Bryceville, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 012017

RDX

  • 50,000 miles
Premature failure (50K miles) of rear shock absorbers. Results in extremely rough ride and potential handling problem.

- Santa Cruz, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 062018

RDX

  • 55,255 miles
I am a very careful driver who drives mostly local driving. Without any warning I suddenly started hearing a knocking sound coming from by back drivers side. Then noticing a rough drive and hard knocking sound when driving even over small bumps in the road. I had to replace the back shocks! which was quit expensive!! my car only has 55 thousands miles. I find that to be very unusual on a 5 years old car with on 55 thousand miles. Is this normal

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 302014

RDX

  • 16,451 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Acura Rdx. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle after driving over a small pothole. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear dampers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,451.

- Denville, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jul 232014

RDX

  • 17,300 miles
Update to original complaint, Acura dealer said they could not find anything wrong with my car in October 2014, had me test drive a 2015 Acura Rdx to compare the ride to mine. Taking car back again this week January 7th 2015. Car ride is unacceptable to me !!! I feel it is riding even worse than it was in October when they said they couldn't find anything wrong. I feel every small bump in the road and when I have to go over a slightly bigger bump or pull up in a driveway I hear a hollow clunking sound. Overall rough ride. Very disappointed.

- Centerville, OH, USA

problem #1

Jul 232014

RDX 6-cyl

  • 17,300 miles
Very rough ride making clunking noise took car to Acura dealer July 23, 2014 they said they replaced both rear shocks that there was a faulty part that was recalled. Took the car back approximately 2 months later because was having the same issue ( rough ride feel every bump in the road, they said one of the rear shocks was leaking fluid. They replaced both back shocks again. Took the car back a few days later cause it didn't seem fixed, they told me thy checked it out and couldn't find anything wrong. Took the car back today October 20, 2014 told them to check it everywhere real good to find out what is wrong with it waiting on response from the dealer.

- Centerville , OH, USA