Exterior Lighting Problems of Acura RDX

Acura RDX owners have reported 596 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (518 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (73 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Acura RDX


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Acura RDX

The Exterior Lighting problem

The headlight housings on this generation of 2013 Acura mdxs completely fail due to a design flaw that causes the housing to overheat and dim the lights to a dangerous level. At night, you would be safer if you were driving with flashlights taped to the hood of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

While driving I have no headlights. Had bulbs replaced but still doesn’t work. Can’t drive at night since purchased. Have only high beams but very low. While driving almost got in accident. Complaints are numerous on social media for 2014 Acura Rdx. No one does anything to fix problems.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

Purchased vehicle used at 107,000 miles. The low beam headlights are dimmer than the daytime running lights and turn signal lights. The vehicle is not safe to drive in the dark. The first time I drove it before sun up I pulled over an walked to the front to see if they were on.   Read details...

The Headlights Bulbs problem

The contact owns a 2015 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that the headlights failed to produce adequate lighting while driving at night. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the local dealer, who replaced the bulbs however, the failure persisted.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

My low beams are very dim. The original halogen h11 bulbs were yellow so I replaced with sylvania silverstar zxe's. Although light now is white not much of a difference in front of vehicle. Had a mechanic inspect lights and was told some kind of foreign substance is on the back of projector lens   Read details...




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