10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 9,123 miles
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Over time, the halogen headlights have dimmed to the point where night-time driving and driving in rain/fog/snow are unsafe. This is not due to the halogen bulb itself, nor clarity of the lens housing, but rather the reflector. This appears to be a very common problem, confirmed by many other RDX owners. NHTSA should issue a recall for this part as they have done for similar issues facing the 2014-15 Acura RLX.
- Mountain View, CA, USA
I only feel that it is right I complain about the Acura Rdx headlights I really fear I will only end up hurting my self and/or others. The low beam headlight are dangerous at night I barely see the headlight on and when it-??s snowing and the night time with no street lights I-??m scared for my life. I can only drive my Acura rdx during the daytime. Please investigate this problem. Thank you
- Syracuse, NY, USA
I drove my wife-??s car (this Acura RDX) the other night and was surprised how poorly I could see with the dim lights. When I was approaching on coming traffic on a rural two line road in the rain and at night, I could not see the center or edge of road line at all. Basically had to look for the elevation or texture difference of the road and grass on the side of the road. It was a very unsafe and scary situation. With passing of on-coming traffic, the return to the bright lights was like night and day. Even with no on-coming traffic, the lighting with dim lights was too dim to drive with. I am so thankful my wife have not been in an accident, but so frustrated that she has been put in that situation without any warning or notification from the manufacture or other. Apparently from what I have read on the web, this situation is well know, but unaddressed. Shame on the industry.
- Lagrange, GA, USA
Low beam lights at night are so dim that one can hardly tell they are even on almost. It is unsafe to drive at night and particularly rainy conditions at night without using the high beams. Bulbs have been replaced to the brightest available on the market and the plastic lenses of the headlights have had any oxidation removed. It appears as though the reflector in which the low beam bulbs mount into are completely hazed over. Yet there is no way to clean or replace these individual parts without replacing the entire headlight assembly. It is available for inspection if desired and I have not yet consulted a dealer. Vehicle currently has 120k miles and the issue started to be noticeable before hitting 100k miles. It is at the point now where I will need to personally replace the headlight assemblies or have a dealer or body shop perform this work.
- Marion, NC, USA
Low beam lights at night are so dim that one can hardly tell they are even on almost. It is unsafe to drive at night and particularly rainy conditions at night without using the high beams. Bulbs have been replaced to the brightest available on the market and the plastic lenses of the headlights have had any oxidation removed. It appears as though the reflector in which the low beam bulbs mount into are completely hazed over. Yet there is no way to clean or replace these individual parts without replacing the entire headlight assembly. It is available for inspection if desired and I have not yet consulted a dealer. Vehicle currently has 120k miles and the issue started to be noticeable before hitting 100k miles. It is at the point now where I will need to personally replace the headlight assemblies or have a dealer or body shop perform this work.
- Marion, NC, USA
The headlight reflector has become so foggy that it does not illuminate anything further than 5 feet in front of it. The light does not spill onto the road. This has caused other drivers to be unaware of my presence at night, and lead to one turning into my lane and running me off of the road, popping my tires and ruining my car-??s alignment.
- Fort Worth, TX, USA
Low beams headlights are very dim.Very dangerous to drive in to drive at night.
- New Canton, VA, USA
Low beam reflector has failed and the low beams do do not provide safe/adequate lighting making it nearly impossible to see while driving at night creating danger for the driver as well as others on the road. This seems to be a known issue that Acura will not address
- Youngsville, NC, USA
Vehicle has 80k miles. Low beam headlights are VERY dim, making it dangerous to drive at night. I haven't taken it anywhere to be inspected. Based on some searches on the Internet this is a very common issue for RDX Base models from years 2013 - 2015.
- Ham Lake, MN, USA
Dim headlights due to projector housing malfunctions. Original headlights have burned reflective coating. Vision at night is non existent and driving safely at night is not possible. This seems to be a common problem Acura refuses to acknowledge. The vehicle supposedly was checked by caravan before I purchased it. Led headlights have not helped.
- Dawsonville, GA, USA
I cant see if my headlight is on at night. I have HID and it is not working so well. daytime is fine but when i need it when its raining or dark, it is very hard to see.
- Houston, TX, USA
My 2015 Acura RDX headlights are so dim it is dangerous to drive at night, especially with rain on the road. This affects my ability to drive safely at all times, on any roads, at night. I've tried replacing the bulbs, but the problem is inside the headlight assembly on the reflector and the lens. In order to be safe, I must perform a complete replacement of the headlight assembly, which costs over $1000 for each side.
- Hillsboro, OR, USA
Low beam headlights are extremely dim and dangerous. Cannot see the lines on the road at night especially if it-??s raining there seems to be a common complaint based on an Internet search.
- Nashville, TN, USA
The headlights are so dim that we can no longer drive it safely at night. The only apparent fix is to replace the entire headlight assemblies for about$2000.
- Grove City, OH, USA
My headlights are EXTREMELY DIM. I contacted the dealership 4 days after I purchased my Acura RDX to only be told my warranty doesn't cover the headlights and I would have to pay out of pocket to get them fixed. My headlights are so dim it looks like I'm driving with my running lights on. I have to drive with my high beams at night because I have almost hit a pedestrian and run into a ditch not being able to see 2 feet in front of me. I have video of how bad they are. Acura needs to take responsibility and fix this issue ASAP! I will not stop until they do. I don't want anyone to get hit or even killed because Acura wants to turn a blind eye regarding this major issue we are ALL having!
- St. Augustine, FL, USA
Ballast/Reflector in headlightz started dimming at 80,000 miles, now unable to produce light at all. This is a known factory defect that acura has been too cheap to recall. I can only see with my highbeams at night and even they barely produce light.
- Woodlyn, PA, USA
Low beams are so dim that you cannot tell if the vehicle has its lights on at all. This forces me to use my high beams when driving at night blinding other drivers. Acura has stated that the whole headlight assembly must be replaced. There are no warnings or light bulbs out on the vehicle.
- Durham, NC, USA
The 2015 Acura RDX has a problem with the exterior headlamps making it a safety hazard when driving at night. Over time, the auto or all electric light options have not been fully functioning. The standard lighting on the headlights is very dim, whether using Auto or "turn on all" electric light options. Poor visibility from the regular lights is so low that the high beams need to be used regularly, even on local streets with lampposts. I tried cleaning the exterior of the lights with an at-home cleaner (oxidizer) and it helped the exterior but not the lighting. I recently took the RDX into the dealership; they replaced the bulbs but this did not resolve the issue. The service department said there was no recall for the headlights on the 2015 RDX. A similar headlight issue was addressed on a 2014-15 Acura RLX vehicles (based on Consumer Affairs online report). My option is now to replace both headlamps. The cost to replace the headlamps - with halogen lights only - is approximately $3,100. That is a huge expense to address a manufacturer standard safety function for a vehicle. My car has been serviced by Acura dealerships (and primarily the one where I bought my car) so the manufacturer knows that there certified technicians have handled all maintenance associated with this vehicle. I request that NHTSA investigate this issue with the Acura 2015 RDX headlights. This safety violation should result in Acura providing a recall option for all Acura 2015 RDX with known headlamp issues. Having proper working, standard lighting in a vehicle is a basic safety requirement and it is not clear why Acura has not addressed this issue with this model. NOTE: I tried to upload a picture of my car and a statement from the dealership on the cost of headlight replacement and the upload function is not working.
- Reston, VA, USA
Low beam headlamps are very dim and unsafe to drive with at night. Changing bulbs does not help as the interior of the unit is defective. This is very unsafe to drive at night.
- Kennebunkport, ME, USA
- Deltona , FL, USA