Power Train Problems of Acura RDX

Acura RDX owners have reported 122 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (108 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Acura RDX

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2017 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly sputtered, and the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and dtc: p0741 was retrieved.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Vehicle fails to shift and hits rev limiter stopping all forward momentum. Merging into traffic, this almost caused an accident. This vehicle is marketed as an automatic, but when the car is put in "s", you have to use the shifters to shift, however if you are in even a slight turn, you   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Acura Rdx. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle started to shake violently and stalls. The instrument panel lit up during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer curry Acura 685 central park Ave, scarsdale, NY 10583 who diagnosis the vehicle was a   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

My 2020 Acura Rdx has now gone into "limp mode" 4 times since I have purchased this car. Twice, I almost was involved in a accident due to this suddenly lose of acceleration. In "limp mode" the vehicle will not shift gears and you are forced to try to slow down and move over to   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

The contact owns a 2019 Acura Rdx. The contact stated that he noticed an unknown fluid leak coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer findlay Acura (315 auto mall dr, henderson, nv 89014, (702) 982-4100) where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown component to be patched.   Read details...




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