Equipment Problems of Acura RDX - part 2

Acura RDX owners have reported 246 problems related to equipment (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Acura RDX based on all problems reported for the RDX.

36 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/25/2025

Open the driver door to start the vehicle and while closing the door the back windshield shatter.

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37 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/25/2025

The back window of the Rdx randomly shattered. I had just finished pumping gas, closed the door, and the window shattered. I had to drive home with a hole in my back window with glass falling as I drove. I took it to the dealer and was told because my car's warranty had expired, I had to pay $1200, and I had to wait six days before it could be fixed. However, I was told this is a manufacturer defeat that has to do with the defrost system. The dealer never looked at the damage. I had to go through my insurance company. There was no warning that this would happen. I had to go online to gain knowledge that this is a recurring issue with Rdxs from 2019-2023. I should not have to put out any money for what is an Acura defect.

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38 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/23/2025

Back window shattered. . Acura refused to cover the repair.

39 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/21/2025

My back window just shattered again, I had to get it replaced the first time 11 months ago. I just left class and I see this has happened. I’m highly upset about this and I want to know why is this happening to my car?.

40 Equipment problem of the 2021 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/21/2025

Rear window shattered without any certain impact due to a manufactured known defect. While I was driving the window shattered and all glass when flying every where. I contacted the dealer and the Acura corporate and they don’t want to know anything about it. I have my car sitting in my parking g lot because I don’t have $1000 to pay to replace my rear window. Right now there is a class action lawsuit to Acura due to this issue but nobody is taking responsibility for this incident. I will appreciate if you can look into this because it is very dangerous and it can cause a big accident.

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41 Equipment problem of the 2013 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/18/2025

Three different times, when accelerating, my car looses all power, will not accelerate, looses power steering, and different warning lights flash, such as check avs system, check abs system, and check charging system. I navigate to the side of the road and turn it off and on again and.

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42 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/16/2025

The rear window has busted out on its own twice with glass everywhere. First time went through insurance second time I went through the dealer ship. I disappointed in Acura telling me there is nothing they can do to prevent this. It’s a defect in the car. It is dangerous and messy at my cost!.

43 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/08/2025

Issue associated with existing TSB 22-014. Rear windshield glass spontaneously shattered when opening driver door. No other damaged to the glass prior, the car power was off as car had been sitting during work hours. Car was brought to local dealership and issue discussed with service team. It was escalated to service director, dave. With the existing manufacturer warranty being expired as the vehicle has surpassed 4 years or 50,000 miles (51,153 miles) and having knowledge of the existing service bulletin he offered to submit a good faith claim without guarantee as no current recall has been established to this VIN. I called Acura Honda corporate to also report a good faith claim and opened a case number which will be dispatched to a case manager for further investigation. Meanwhile, I have no car and no guarantee for replacement or repair. I didn’t feel it was safe to be driving a vehicle with loose shattered glass and open air during winter rainy season having a toddler. I am left without a vehicle and need to consider alternatives due to this hazardous inconvenience.

44 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/08/2025

El cristal DE mi guagua DE la parte trasera se me ha explotado 4 veces y me informa que ES algo DE fábrica con la guagua DE este año necesito ya una ayuda urgente porque mi seguro DE carro me ha subido debido ah tanto reporte por este caso.

45 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/08/2025

The rear windshield glass shattered without warning, due to a design flaw from the manufacturer.

46 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 01/01/2025

Shut driver side door and the rear hatch glass shattered.

47 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/30/2024

I am submitting this formal complaint to report a recurring safety issue with my vehicle, a 2020 Acura Rdx. Specifically, the rear window glass has unexpectedly shattered on two separate occasions without any apparent cause or external interference. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the rear window glass is the component that failed, and it is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the sudden shattering of the rear window glass posed a significant safety risk. Broken glass could have flown into my eyes or injured anyone near the vehicle. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes, Acura is aware of this issue as it has been reported by other owners of similar models. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? the police have inspected the vehicle following the incidents. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no, there were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms prior to the failure. To provide more context: the first incident occurred during cold, snowy weather, which I initially suspected might be a contributing factor. However, the second incident took place during moderate weather conditions, eliminating extreme temperatures as a possible cause. Both times, the vehicle was stationary while I was inside my workplace, and surveillance footage confirmed that no individuals or external factors were near the vehicle. After researching this issue, I found that other Acura Rdx owners, particularly models from 2019-2024, have experienced similar occurrences of rear window glass shattering without cause. Despite this, Acura has not issued a recall or provided guidance on resolving the issue. I urge the NHTSA to investigate this matter.

48 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/29/2024

The rear windshield spontaneously smashed while my vehicle was parked in my driveway.

49 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/28/2024

Rear window shattered while parked inside garage for no apparent reason.

50 Equipment problem of the 2022 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/28/2024

Rearview windshield spontaneously shattered.

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51 Equipment problem of the 2022 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/26/2024

Car was parked in driveway of residence. Opened the driver's door and got in. Upon closing the driver's door, the back windshield shattered/exploded. The car was not running when this happened. The window that broke was on a door that had not even been opened. (there is a video that will be forwarded). There is a know technical service bulletin (TSB 22-014) that Acura is aware however, when contact was made to Acura customer service, I was informed that yes there is a known issue, but my win number is not one of the vehicles impacted by the known issue.

52 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/23/2024

My car was parked when my rear windshield shattered. I drove my car to the dealership and they said they will file a claim and wait for a response.

53 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/21/2024

On 12/21/24 I was driving down the mountain into town when I heard this very loud noise, like someone threw a baseball at my truck. I was startled and shaken up. Glanced in my rear view mirror and saw my rear windshield had exploded. When I was able to pull over to inspect it, the window imploded into the back of my truck. Drove directly to safelite. Told to go through insurance which I did. Windshield repaired on 12/24, paid for by insurance. Found out in the meantime that Acura had an issue with 2019-2023 Rdx exploding rear windshields due to a possible faulty rear defroster. I had just turned on my rear defroster before this happened to me. They issued a TSB to dealerships. I never got a recall. Contacted Acura for insurance reimbursement and wanted to have my electrical system checked at their expense. After several conversations, I was denied. Case was closed last week. Although my vehicle was a 2019, my VIN was not included in campaign. I also was not privy to what the exact recall said as my VIN was not included. I was told I should’ve brought it to a Honda dealer for inspection and repair. Why would I do that when I didn’t know there was an Acura issue? I live in the adirondacks where it snows every day. Time was of the essence. Now I will not use my rear defroster in fear it may happen again. I also will not use my heated seats as I am afraid there is an electrical issue. I can live without the heated seats but driving without a rear defroster in the north country is not exactly safe. I had asked for them to broaden their recall as it was obvious the same thing happened to my truck but was denied. I have googled and found there a quite a few people who this has happened to, one woman has it happen twice within three months. I feel this is an extremely dangerous issue that Acura will not take accountability for. I also have not had recall done as the nearest dealer is an hour away. Acura will not allow me have have it done by Honda dealer 20 min away.

54 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/16/2024

It is about 50 degrees clear, with no rain. I drive onto the highway and hear what sounds like a gunshot. The rear window explodes, and then glass flies all over the car; I roll down my window, and then glass goes everywhere, and all my stuff in the car flies around. I pull over and assess; this is the same thing that happened to me last year. The window randomly exploded. I called my insurance company, and they replaced it, but now the glass is stuck in the door. I called three 3 Acuras, and they all mentioned they hadn't heard of the issue until I mentioned the bulletin; now they say they have heard of it before but don't know if there is a way to help. Primary safety concern and a bit of a coverup by Acura.

55 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/14/2024

Upon opening rear hatch I noticed glass falling into trunk area, when closing hatch the window was shattered with no entry sign of foreign object. No branches, rocks or other foreign objects in parking space or around vehicle. Was parked in private home lot.

56 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/12/2024

The rear window shattered without any reason. The car had been driven with the rear defroster on. Shortly after parking the vehicle, turning it off, getting out of the vehicle, the back window exploded. There were no warning lights related to this issue. The problem has been reported a number of times and there is a class action lawsuit filed: https://mycarvoice. Com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Acura-rdx-rear-glass-lawsuit. Pdf.

57 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/10/2024

Problem with rear back mirror defects after so long my back window shattered with no reason.

58 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/08/2024

Closed passenger side front door and rear glass shattered. Car was not running.

59 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/08/2024

The rear window shattered out of no ware when driving in cold conditions and the rear defroster was on.

60 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/02/2024

Panoramic sunroof. Makes loud popping noises while going over uneven terrain such as speedbumps. I fear that this could result in breakage of the sunroof glass causing serious safety concerns to myself or other passengers. It would also make the vehicle susceptible to the elements.

61 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/02/2024

Started car up while parked in shopping center to warm up. The entire rear windshield glass popped and shattered. Took pictures and found out that Acura Rdx from 2019 to 2023 have known to have this issue relating to faulty rear defroster wiring and glass. Opening a case with our local elite Acura dealership where we purchased vehicle from.

62 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 12/01/2024

Rear window shadowed due the defroster. The defroster is making the rear window break. When using the defroster it is making the rear window break into pieces.

63 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 11/24/2024

This morning I awoke to another shattered rear windshield. I had the exact same thing happen in January of this year. This is my second out of cost rear windshield replacement due to the known problem Acura has failed to address. I have spent over 1,000 dollars on replacement glass in addition to my car being in the shop for 3 months waiting for a fuel pump. This is ridiculous, and something needs to be done.

64 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 11/17/2024

While we were driving we heard what sounded like a shot, when we pulled over we noticed the rear window was shattered, and noticed nothing had gone through or hit it after inspecting it. My daughter was scared to stay in the car so we had to call someone to pick them up and give them a ride. The dealership told me my vehicle is no longer under warranty only drivetrain warranty and that it was not their problem to call my insurance is what I got told. Hundreds of others have had the same issue after doing some research online. There was no warning or cracking of any kind before this. Incident happened on 11/17/24 at 7:45pm.

65 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 11/16/2024

The rear tailgate glass spontaneously shattered when the vehicle was parked/not operating with nothing hitting the back glass. The only operating change over the past two weeks prior to the shattering was regular morning use of the rear defroster. Rear tailgate was never slammed.

66 Equipment problem of the 2020 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 11/03/2024

Rear window shattered with out incident. Car was off and in park. Nothing hit it to cause it to break.

67 Equipment problem of the 2019 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 09/26/2024

The rear windshield shattered into pieces while I got to my car after work :( warranty did not cover it had to pay out of pocket I have seen many post about the rear windshield shattered should be recalled !!.

68 Equipment problem of the 2017 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 09/16/2024

The alarm and lights keep going off for no reason. The doors can be locked and armed. Goes off even when not locked.

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69 Equipment problem of the 2015 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 08/14/2024

The sunroof spontaneously shattered while driving the car. No other vehicles were around and no debris caused the sunroof to shatter. Glass blew in to oncoming traffic and into the car while it was being operated, which posed a risk to myself and other drivers. Upon further investigation, this is a know issue by Honda/Acura and a class action lawsuit has been file, yet the company is unwilling to make repairs to effected cars. There were no warnings etc prior to the sunroof shattering. The car was taken directly to the dealership for repairs and photos are available.

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70 Equipment problem of the 2022 Acura RDX

Failure Date: 08/04/2024

I woke up Sunday morning to find the rear window on my 2022 Acura Rdx to be shattered. Nothing impacted the window to cause it to be shattered. My understanding is this is a known problem with this vehicle.



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