Headlights problems of the 2013 Acura RDX

Headlights are very dim. At night, it is very hard to see the road unless I put the high beamers on. I've inquired about this with the dealership and shared my concerned on how this is a safety issue and front lights arent bright enough. The response "we are aware, it is common in that year and model but nothing we can do. " then proceeded to state it would cost $2k to replace. This clearly is a manufacturing issue with Acura and should have been addressed during quality control or something. At this point, I dont feel comfortable driving my car in the evening and it is unfair. It is a risk and safety concern for me, as the driver, and others on the road. If Acura is aware, why arent they fixing the issue? definitely not a consumer problem.

The contact owns a 2013 Acura Rdx. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the low-beam headlights failed to function correctly. The contact replaced the light bulbs, but the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 150,000.

It is a commonly known (with consumers) problem, that manufacturers choose to ignore. I have a 2013 Acura Rdx, that I bought new in December 2012. The vehicle has never been in any type of accident. The vehicle has always been maintained by myself, or an Acura/Honda dealership. My problem are the headlights. I can not see much with them anymore. I have never put any aftermarket led type or other bulbs, nor have they ever been altered in any way. I replaced the bulbs (with oem style) thinking it was the bulbs themselves, with the same results. In any inclement weather, especially rain, or with oncoming traffic, I see less. I understand oncoming traffic will lessen what a driver sees, but this is beyond normal. The lenses on my vehicle are also clear (not yellow from years of sunlight exposure). The vehicle is always garage-kept, when at home. From my research, the headlight reflectors inside the housing, deteriorate. This causes very little light to reflect in the right direction. If this is considered "wear and tear", I would fix this issue myself. But to me, I feel that this a terrible design, that Acura should fix. My inability to see while driving, is a hazard. I continue to maintain my vehicle as required. I have a different vehicle that was bought new, in 2003 and now has 230k miles, no problems. I maintain my vehicles well! I don't feel that I should have to pay several thousands to have the headlights fixed on my Acura, or to trade the Acura in, as a reason to get rid of a known issue. I have invested in the Acura, to keep it running at its best. When I bought the Acura, my plan was to keep it for 15 years or more, if possible. I am doing my part, as much as I can. I reached out to Acura, with no help. My only hope, is that this issue is investigated, and for Acura to help me with this safety design flaw. Thank you in advance gabriel colo.

Both headlights are too dim to safely drive at night. I was pulled over by a state trooper for not having my lights on when they were actually on. Acura has a recall for this issue on the 2014 ilx. The 2013 Rdx should also be included in this recall.

The contact owns a 2013 Acura Rdx. The contact stated while driving at night at an undisclosed speed, the headlight bulbs illumination was extremely dim. The contact stated that the brightness of the headlight bulbs was not adequate for driving. The contact stated that after the second replacement of the headlight bulbs, the front passenger’s side headlight was dimmer than the driver’s side headlight. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that the daytime running light on the front passenger’s side of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The contact stated the headlights had been replaced twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she was responsible for replacing the headlamps out of pocket. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Even after replacement the headlights are dangerously dim. It appears that the projectors are blocking the light.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle at night, the low-beam headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway and was extremely dim causing a visibility hazard to the driver. The light bulbs were replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the priority Acura located at 1701 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320 who diagnosed that the headlight assembly reflector was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Acura Rdx. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the headlights were dim, causing the visibility to become impaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed delaminated headlight housings. The contact was informed that the headlight housings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. In addition, the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.